This position is a Supervisory Biologist, GS- 0401-14, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), R9-Division of Environmental Review (DER), in Baileys Crossroads, VA. Note: At management discretion, your physical report date (to Baileys Crossroads, VA) may be extended up to 90 calendar days from the official entrance-on-duty (EOD) date. The physical report date cannot exceed 90 calendar days from the EOD.

Duties

As a Supervisory Biologist you will serve as the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) Operations Manager. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Lead a team of biologists who 1) enter and curate data supporting IPaC; 2) ensure that the consultation assistance IPaC delivers is consistent, transparent, and complies with section 7 of the Endangered Species Act; 3) provide in-reach, outreach, and training on IPaC and Effect Pathway Manager (EPM) products; and 4) work with stakeholders (e.g., FWS Offices, other Federal agencies, consultants) to gather and implement feedback on IPaC. Serve as the Product Manager for IPaC and EPM, working with FWS leadership to establish priorities for continued development and improvement of IPaC and providing guidance and direction on new features and functionality for IPaC in order to continue to meet user needs. Collaborate closely with the Technical IPaC Program Manager and Technical IPaC team to ensure product delivery is done according to Ecological Services (ES) Headquarters (HQ) priorities, and that IPaC and EPM development reflect the user needs and regulatory requirements. This also includes collaborating closely with the overall ECOSphere team to ensure continued seamless integration of IPaC and EPM with other data and applications across all of the ECOSphere system. Respond regularly to requests for information from executive leadership across multiple agencies for the purposes of providing information on IPaC and discussing opportunities for IPaC integration with existing and upcoming technology tools being developed across the government.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 09/20/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that includes courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. This combination of education and experience is comparable to a degree as described in 1. Minimum Qualification [GS-14] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Experience must include: (1) implementing Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (e.g., conducting section 7 consultations, providing guidance and/or training to stakeholders); (2) leading a team of technical experts on large-scale natural resource programs or projects; and (3) communicating and coordinating with leadership to establish and deliver on shared goals and priorities related to the Endangered Species Act. 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

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]