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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The area is considered rural and includes Kisatchie National Forest, ehich offers hunting and recreational activities

Duties

Serve as senior ecologist and as the team leader over lower graded ecologists within the Conservation Branch. The installation technical authority in ecological matters with emphasis on Army regulations, policies, trends and current events that may affect the Fort Johnson mission. Directs technical activities of wildlife biologists/ecologists assigned to the Conservation Branch. Manage the implementation of the Conservation Branch components of the installation Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan. Formulate and develop detailed information into comprehensive written reports based on research data that will be provided to various agencies outside the Department of the Army. Participate in the researching and planning of programs and studies to assess the quality of the environment at Fort Johnson.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Ecologist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes professional knowledge of ecological and biological principles, theories, practices, and methods to apply them to the management of endangered species, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and wildlife and fisheries management programs.; experience in incorporating scientific advances into natural resource management programs with in depth research and development activities on Southeastern ecosystems.; and Familiarity with related fields such as forestry, limnology, hydrology, soil science, and watershed management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11)

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 EP-APF-W0VFAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT JOHNSON JRTC DO NOT MAIL Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]