This position is located in the Pacific Northwest Region, Region 6, and the Southwestern Region, Region 3. The incumbent serves as a fishery biologist in the administration of the fishery habitat and related coordination with other resources. For additional information about the duties of this position in: Region 6, please contact John Bowers at [email protected]. Region 3, please contact Anthony Madrid, [email protected]

Duties

Works cooperatively with State, Tribal, and Federal fish and water quality management agencies. Participates on interdisciplinary teams and prepares environmental analysis reports in assigned functional area. Serves as leader of fish habitat improvement projects and habitat inventory and monitoring programs. Responsible for assigned areas of public relation activities, such as speaking at meetings and participation in field trips. Develops standard plans for evaluating fisheries and riparian habitat. Studies and recommends solutions to special coordination problems involving fish habitat protection. Prepares environmental analysis reports as needed, and develops biological evaluations for threatened, endangered and sensitive species. Responsible for reporting fish habitat management programs accomplishments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Basic Requirement: Degree: major in biological science that included: At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and At least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.) or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: FOR GS-07- You must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the defined as having one or more of the following; as a trainee, collected field data on streams, lakes, or aquatic ecosystems using standard industry methodologies; Prepared raw field data for use in final reporting documents; summarized/conveyed survey findings for management use; Worked in collaborative settings to achieve natural resource goals; or Maintained accountability and performed operator-level maintenance of field gear and fleet equipment. FOR GS-09- You must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the defined as having one or more of the following; Collected field data on fish habitat and other aquatic resources for preparation of reports, maps, and/or management plans using industry-appropriate field procedures; classified habitat and determined condition/suitability for native cold-water aquatic species; developed and organized field sampling plans to meet natural resource objectives within budget/logistical constraints; or collaborated with inter/intra-organization personnel to achieve multiple resource goals. 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. Work Experience: Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day, month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent, temporary, or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete, inaccurate, or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position.

Education

See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]