This is an OPM Government-Wide DHA for Certain STEM Positions TERM NTE 10 yrs. This position is a Liaison position between Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) to serve under the State conservationist. Employee serves as an NRCS expert in partnerships with wildlife and forestry management groups. Location is TBD upon selection in one of five locations-Jackson, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Cookeville, or Knoxville Tennessee

Duties

Provides leadership to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF); Identify areas where NRCS can partner with NWTF; Assists National Biologist with the review and update of Wildlife Conservation Practice Standards as needed. Establishes and maintains links with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities and professional societies to transfer technology to NRCS on conservation planning for upland wildlife habitat. Evaluates and distributes information on the latest research developments in wildlife, conservation biology and ecological sciences. Provides technical assistance to other NRCS offices in conjunction with existing and proposed agreements with NWTF where NWTF Biologists and foresters will have direct contact with NRCS Field Staff. Work to guide their activities relevant to wildlife and biological diversity. Coordinates and-develops wildlife-habitat assessment techniques. Writes articles and professional papers for scientific and popular publications and makes presentations relating to wildlife and conservation biology and management.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This is an OPM STEM term position intended to last longer than 13 months and may be extended up to a max of 10 years depending upon the needs of management. This Position will be filled as a TERM appointment NTE 10 yrs. Cannot be made permanent.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Education Requirement: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This Specialized experience must include providing leadership to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and knowledgeable in conservation biology of upland wildlife habitat within agricultural lands and urban areas as primary habitat to develop and adapt technology for conserving, restoring, and enhancing upland wildlife and benefits to the wild turkey and other upland wildlife species. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.) Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-13 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF 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 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

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
You must submit a copy of your transcripts to include course number, title, completion and grade. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college for that particular course to ensure you are properly evaluated. Please note that qualifications determinations are based solely on the information submitted for each particular vacancy announcement.

Important: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Click on this link for more information.

Failure to provide all of the required documents/information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Paula Jones
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]