This position is a BIOLOGIST, GS- 0401-12/13 working for the R8-ARD-Ecological Services. The salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at: Federal Pay Tables 2024

Duties

As a BIOLOGIST your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as primary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office point-of-contact for Department of Defense (DoD) programs within the Region and maintains contact and communication with biologists throughout the assigned organization and the Service, as needed, and with other agencies with similar programs. Seeks out and finds opportunities for funding of implementation of conservation actions/projects with the DoD to increase conservation return. Facilitates or develops connections, relationships, and partnerships with DoD agencies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Field Offices and Programs within the Region and serves as a forum for resolving issues or concerns.. Supports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Field Offices within the Region in maintaining and growing their relationships and conservation efforts with DoD agencies. Helps move the needle on recovery efforts for listed species and works to find opportunities to make progress toward recovering species (downlisting and delisting).

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.
• Driver’s License: Selectees may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• 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 the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 11/25/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Possess a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position plus appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] Possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: (1) Verbally communicates complex fish and wildlife conservation issues to agency officials, internal colleagues, or external stakeholders; (2) Uses various written communication methods to persuasively articulate concerns, conclusions, recommendations, and positions on fish and wildlife conservation issues; (3) Demonstrated experience with internal and external problem solving and implementation of Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMP); and (4) Works with partners and stakeholders with varying goals to find mutually agreed upon solutions for complex matters related to fish and wildlife conservation. Note: This experience must be clearly reflected in your resume. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] Possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: (1) Communicates with agency officials, internal colleagues, partners and stakeholders with varying goals to find mutually agreed upon solutions for complex land management issues; (2) Implements Federal regulations, policies, and requirements for natural resource conservation and protection associated with Federal lands; (3) Demonstrated experience with internal and external problem solving and implementation of Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans; (4) Develop significant and innovative changes, methods, and measures to resolve unusual natural resources problems faced by the Service, the Department of Defense (DOD) and partners, and creating solutions for long-term improvements; (5) Creates initiatives which increase program efficiencies across land ownership boundaries; and (6) Develops creative and practical approaches to species management and recovery within multi-use environments such as military lands. Note: This experience must be clearly reflected in your resume. 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]