This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers is comprised of motivated and talented employees. The District helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood risk management, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.

Duties

Manage a large variety of natural resources, particularly wildlife and their habitats, in diverse ecosystems spread across a three state area. Responsible for conservation, management, development, and administration of natural resources management programs, wildlife habitat development projects, and stewardship and compliance programs for the District’s multipurpose operating projects. Develops, coordinates, and implements overall District policies and procedures in accordance with Federal laws, Corps policy and guidance, and best management practices regarding the management of wildlife habitats. Applies a technical and diversified knowledge of wildlife species, food and habitat needs, ecology of wildlife, and basic management techniques to maintain or enhance wildlife resources at District operating projects. Reviews proposals for real estate actions or applicant master plans in order to determine impacts, practicability, and compatibility with other project functions. Reviews proposals for project or district activities planned on project lands and coordinates Operations Division responses to Real Estate Division as they relate to wildlife habitat management or other land management objectives. Develop, maintain, and implement a District wildlife management strategy to guide operation and maintenance of habitats and supporting facilities into the future. Prepares and/or lead teams in preparing annual plans for wildlife habitat management at completed operating projects. Develop activity schedules, budget estimates, descriptions of evaluation techniques, and recommendations for necessary additional wildlife habitat improvements. Reviews reports submitted by State and Federal Fish and Wildlife agencies covering effects of project operation on wildlife resources, and assists in the preparation of corrective actions where deficiencies are identified. Serves as senior wildlife biologist and lead District advisor on all operational and maintenance aspects of lands and wildlife management and research.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain/maintain a valid state issued drivers license.
• Must obtain a USACE boat operator license within 12 months of appointment.

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 for Wildlife Biologist (0486): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in 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 B. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes experience analyzing fish and wildlife resources problems and/or environmental conditions related to multipurpose operating projects AND implementing solutions that satisfy the Natural Resources Management Plan and regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

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 RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk