Over 1 Million Paying Vacancies Available. Discover Your Dream Vacancy with Us!

Are you looking for a Biologist? We suggest you consider a direct vacancy at Geological Survey in Davis. The page displays the terms, salary level, and employer contacts Geological Survey person

Job opening: Biologist

Salary: $86 962 - 124 988 per year
City: Davis
Published at: Feb 08 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The government-wide direct hire authority for STEM Biological Science 0401 is being used to fill this position. This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Duties

SALARY INFORMATION

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Biologist, all grade levels. A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. *OR* B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) For GS-12: In addition to the basic education requirements as stated above, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equal to the next lower grade level. Examples of experience at the GS-11 level may include: 1) independently planning and conducting comprehensive biological studies and investigations; 2) modifying and adapting standard biological techniques, processes, and procedures; 3) serving as a technical resource on biological issues. For examples 1-3, the assignments were planned and carried out independently, resolving most of the conflicts that arose, coordinating the work with others as necessary, relating new work situations to precedent ones, extending or modifying existing techniques, and interpreting and applying program policy in terms of established objectives. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

  • 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 completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Contacts

  • Address DAVIS FIELD STA 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
  • Name: Mary Wagner
  • Phone: 303-236-0675
  • Email: [email protected]

Similar vacancies

Natural Resource Specialist (Environmental Compliance Coordinator) Feb 05 2024
$114 332 - 148 636

Provides statewide expertise and leadership in implementation of, and compliance with, major environmental laws as well as other laws and agency environmental requirements. ...

Interdisciplinary Resources Conservationist/Soil Conservationist Sep 06 2024
$96 148 - 124 988

Works closely with the designated state leadership team to provide leadership and coordination of farm bill program delivery, especially for the EQIP and CSP programs which also includes landscape/wat...

Research Molecular Biologist/Research Nutritionist/Research Physiologist Jul 03 2024
$96 148 - 148 636

Develop a research program focused on how specific nutrients, food components or their metabolites affect the immune system’s ability to maintain health and prevent development of disease. ...

Natural Resource Specialist (Environmental Compliance Specialist) Nov 27 2023
$91 220 - 118 586

Develops and recommends state policies and procedures to govern compliance with environmental laws and project permitting requirements. Coordinates any ann...

Natural Resource Specialist (Business Tools Coordinator) Aug 07 2023
$76 106 - 118 586

Serve as the Conservation Business Tools Coordinator with responsibility to provide leadership, technology development, technology transfer, and technical assistance for use of NRCS business tools in ...