About the Position: Serves as lead Operations Fishery Biologist advising on all operational, maintenance and research aspects of fish passage at all Portland District operations field projects.

Duties

Develop budget for Operations Division's fish management program. Serve as the Fish and Wildlife Program Manager for the Portland District. Plan and develop Operation Divisions long-range goals, policies and objectives related to the protection, preservation, enhancement and/or mitigation of fish and wildlife resources associated with District water resource development projects. Prepare correspondence, regarding development and/or management of District operations and maintenance fish and wildlife programs. Provide oversight and resources for QA/QC actions to ensure daily operation and maintenance of fish passage facilities, including trap and haul facilities. Supervise Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) for contracts under the Fish and Wildlife Program. Meet with the Project Managers to discuss budgeting and executing the operation and maintenance of the fish and wildlife program. District point of contact for all fish and avian ESA-related operations and maintenance activities. Engage in formal and informal consultation and coordination with respective Federal agencies and NWD and make commitments.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. ???? 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) Applicant must have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) 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, or excess course work (beyond the required 6 semester hours) in aquatic subjects. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) In addition to the IOR above, applicant must also meet specialized experience below: Specialized Experience GS-13: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience developing environmental, cultural or fish biology technical products; extensive coordination and integration of multiple disciplines to accomplish mission, and leadership role in infrastructure development projects. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Conflict ManagementLeadershipPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (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-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk