This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Wildlife Biologist in the Environmental and Natural Resources of USAG Ft Walker Directorate of Public Works. Pay scale under Washington DC Baltimore. Salary is on the Washington DC-Baltimore pay table for 2024.

Duties

Document population trends by determining appropriate criteria. Coordinate with other agencies for regional conservation efforts. Provide biological data for evaluation of projects. Participate in development of monitoring programs for fish and wildlife resources. Submits timely reports/applications to appropriate agencies to obtain and maintain proper permits necessary to accomplish habitat improvements. Provide population condition data for input into Geographic Information System (GIS). “Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Tier 1 investigation.
• In order to carry out assigned duties, incumbent must be able to operate a government owned motor vehicle and must possess a valid State driver's license, and Commercial B Driver’s license.
• This position may require the incumbent to work outdoors in various weather elements.
• Must have a Government Driver's License to operate the following vehicles/equipment: on-road motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, four-wheel drive vehicles, bulldozer, agricultural tractors, and boats with outboard motors
• Operates motor vehicle to and from work sites and transport supplies and equipment. Operates boats with outboard motors, and heavy equipment such as transport trucks, crawlers, and agricultural tractors.
• Must possess a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License.
• Must complete physical exam prior to appointment.
• Drug testing position.
• State driver's license.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in wildlife environment to include all kinds of animal wildlife, e.g. snakes, skunks, foxes, birds, etc. critters.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: biological science that included: At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); and At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences. OR: Combination of education and experience: equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Monitoring and management of fish and wildlife resources Collecting habitat quality data; and Recording wildlife observations. OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, wildlife ecology or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Natural Resource Management Project Management Technical Competence Wildlife Biology

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-W2LQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT WALKER DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]