This position is a Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-9/11 working in Ludington, Michigan for the R3-Ludington Biological Station. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R3-24-12436358-LP-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

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.
• Medical Requirements: Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
• Driver's License: Selectees ARE required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Extensive overnight travel (11-20 or more nights per month) is required during the field season (April through October).
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform may required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 10/09/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification: Basic Requirement: A Bachelor's degree with a 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.) NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts to support your educational claims. -OR- A 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts to support your educational claims, and your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. Minimum Qualification [GS-09]: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include (1) implementing work plans; (2) participating in assessment and/or control of invasive species; (3) completing biological surveys and recording data, ensuring equipment is maintained; (4) assist with managing data to support program delivery and drafting reports; (5) participating on programmatic groups with diverse participants. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. -OR- Successfully completed 2 years (36 semester hours) of graduate-level education or a master's degree in fisheries or aquatics. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts to support your educational claims. -OR- An equivalent combination of professional experience and graduate level education beyond the second year which together equals 100% of the requirements. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts to support your educational claims, and your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. Minimum Qualification [GS-11]: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include (1) Assists with development of work plans; (2) leading field teams in assessment and/or control of invasive species; (3) completing biological surveys and recording data, ensuring standard operating procedures are followed and equipment is maintained; (4) Assists with managing and analyzing data to make program recommendations and including drafting reports, presenting findings; (5) collaborating with diverse groups on programmatic natural resources issues. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. -OR- Successfully completed 3-years of progressively higher-level graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a major study related to fisheries/aquatics. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts to support your educational claims. -OR- An equivalent combination of professional experience and graduate level education beyond the second year which together equals 100% of the requirements. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts to support your educational claims, and your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. 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]