This position is a SUPERVISORY BIOLOGIST, GS- 0401-13 working for the R2-Gulf Restoration Program. Full promotion potential of this position is GS-13. The duty location will either be in Corpus Christi, Texas or Houston, Texas.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY BIOLOGIST your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provides administrative, scientific, and technical leadership for a large, complex scientific program/project. Manages the formulation of program objectives, priorities, and techniques. Provides long range resource planning, program direction, coordination, and evaluation. Lead the development of overall program goals, objectives, policies and strategies necessary to direct the program. Analyzes complex biological data, reports or findings that have been submitted for review. Evaluates or writes biological and policy arguments, ensures conformance to establish scientific and policy standards, and reviews the quality of biological, ecological, and other information. Develops budget proposals and other documents including the FWS budget estimates and submittals, OMB budget estimates, and the President's budget justification. As appropriate, makes funding allocation recommendations for high priority projects within the assigned program area and associated Headquarters, Regional and/or field offices. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary to accomplish the work. Plans the work to be accomplished, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Establishes and communicates guidelines and performance expectations for employees. Conducts formal performance reviews. Identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees. Provides expertise and assistance to FWS staff in the drafting, implementation, administration, tracking, and evaluation of grants, cooperative agreements, and other intra and inter-agency agreements. Agreements are typically complex, involving cooperative projects and restoration efforts with significant expenditure of congressionally appropriated Federal funds.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 02/14/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: I possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR I possess a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience may include: 1) managing/leading staff of biological/natural resource professionals; 2) developing and implementing collaborative conservation/restoration projects in coastal zones; 3) developing and maintaining voluntary partnerships that lead to species and habitat conservation; 4) preforming regulatory compliance for habitat restoration projects such as compliance with the Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act or Clean Water Act; 5) monitoring results of conservation projects; 6) utilizing databases to track conservation work; 7) writing scientific or technical reports or presenting restoration results at conferences or to peers; 8) developing and implementing strategic plans that guides conservation actions for species or habitat; 9) utilizing or administering grants or cooperative agreements for fish and wildlife conservation actions; 10) mentoring others on species habitat conservation/restoration techniques or project administration. 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, knowledge, and skills 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

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 500 Gold Avenue, SW Room 5222 Albuquerque, NM 87103 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]