The incumbent is responsible for assisting in planning and coordinating biological activities and other planning applications throughout the state. Ensures compliance with the laws, regulations, and agency policy dealing with resource management activities relating to the Farm Bill. *Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized up to $10,000 per year for 4 years. If approved, service agreement will be required.

Duties

Provides direct assistance to landowners in the determination, restoration, enhancement and improvement in wildlife management systems, especially as related to Farm Bill programs. Provides leadership for the maintenance of the electronic Field Office Technical Guide, technical guides, and standards and specifications in coordination with the responsible staff. Provides training to NRCS staff and direct technical assistance and policy guidance to field staff relating to Environmental Compliance requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Provides direct technical assistance for implementation of the wildlife projects funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Provides direct technical information applicable to biological needs for conservation planning in the state.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g., one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level; one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level). Basic Education Requirement: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered: Specialized Experience for GS-11 level: Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Assisting in planning and coordinating biological activities and other planning applications. Ensuring compliance with the laws, regulations, and agency policy dealing with wetlands, invasive species, endangered and threatened species, wildlife, and other resource management activities as they relate to the agency's mission, roles, and responsibilities, especially as they relate to Farm Bill or conservation activities, OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience: Possess at least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled such as biological sciences, forestry, natural resources management, and environmental science); OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience Requirement for GS-12 level: Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Overall responsibility for assisting in planning and coordinating biological activities and other planning applications. Responsible for knowledge of, and performance in accordance with, laws, regulations, and agency policy dealing with wetlands, invasive species, endangered and threatened species, wildlife, and other resource management activities, as they relate to the agency's mission, roles, and responsibilities, especially as they relate to Farm Bill or conservation activities. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
You must submit a copy of your transcripts to include course number, title, completion and grade. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabus and/or detailed course description from the university/college for that particular course to ensure you are properly evaluated. Please note that qualifications determinations are based solely on the information submitted for each particular vacancy announcement.

Important: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Click on this link for more information.

Failure to provide all of the required documents/information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Monica Wright
• Phone: 803-253-3938
• Email: [email protected]