Job details
Salary $43,683 - $69,462 a year job type full-time
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Summary
This position is a fish and wildlife biologist, gs- 0401-7/9 working in tulsa, ok for the r2-oklahoma ecological services field office.
Responsibilities
As a fish and wildlife biologist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plan and conduct routine investigations and assessments of low-to-moderate complexity to determine the impact of various land and water development projects, particularly relating to surface transportation, upon fish and/or wildlife resources.
Assess impacts of federal actions on proposed, threatened and endangered species, and critical habitat.
Develop draft biological opinions as required under section 7 of the endangered species act (esa_, as amended, for supervisory review.
Assist with esa section 7 consultations.
Compute, compile and analyze data (species composition, relative abundance, habitat requirements, seasonal occurrences, etc.) in tabular, graphic or narrative form.
Promotion potential: this position involves a multi-grade career ladderThe major duties listed represent the full performance level of gs-11At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independenceYou will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of gs-11.
Travel required
50% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
11
Job family (series)
0401 general natural resources management and biological sciences
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen or national.
Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the selective serviceTo verify registration visit sss.gov.
Resume and supporting documents (see Apply Now).
Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
Driver?s license: selectees must 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.
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 10/08/2021 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, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Minimum qualification [gs-07]
One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade gs-05 in the federal serviceExamples of specialized experience may include: (1) applying knowledge of federal environmental and fish and wildlife protection laws (i.e., endangered species act sections 7 and 10, clean water act, fish and wildlife coordination act, national environmental policy act, etc.) as well as pertinent federal, tribal, or state rules and regulations to accomplish conservation management activities; (2) researching the potential impacts of proposed actions to determine the effect on threatened and endangered species; (3) assisting higher-graded biologists in studying and preparing reports on the probable effects of land and water development projects on fish and wildlife resources; and/or (4) gathering, organizing, and interpreting biological, ecological, pathological, public use, or other pertinent information to contribute to fish and/or wildlife management plans; or
Successful completion of at least 1 full year of graduate education from an accredited college or university in fish and/or wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position; or
Superior academic achievement (s.a.a.) based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership(1) class standing: upper one-third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses(2) grade-point average: a grade point average of (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (b or better) as recorded on the official transcript or as computed based on four years of education, or computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; -or- (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 0 (b+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum(3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society: applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societiesFreshman scholastic honor societies cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position; or
A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.
Minimum qualification [gs-09]
One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade gs-07 in the federal serviceExamples of specialized experience may include: (1) applying knowledge of federal environmental and fish and wildlife protection laws (i.e., endangered species act sections 7 and 10, clean water act, fish and wildlife coordination act, national environmental policy act, etc.) as well as pertinent federal, tribal, or state rules and regulations to accomplish conservation management activities; (2) researching the potential impacts of proposed actions to determine the effect on threatened and endangered species and prepare draft biological opinions as required under section 7 of the endangered species act (esa); (3) assisting in planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting on complex investigations and assessments to determine the impact of land and water resource development activities upon the fish and wildlife resources of an area; (4) reviewing and processing routine recovery or esa-related documents in accordance with established procedures and instructions; (5) participating in the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive fish and/or wildlife management plans to ensure preservation, protections, and enhancement of fish and/or wildlife and their habitat; and/or (6) conducting environmental impact assessments (eias) on private land habitat restorations, including landowner contacts, mapping, surveying, staking, construction monitoring, seeding, etc., and preparing management plans for reforested areas; or
Successful completion of two years of progressively higher-level graduate education at an accredited college or university leading to a master`s degree or equivalent graduate degree in fish and/or wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position; or
A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.
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 employmentYou 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 nameIf 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 unitsUnofficial 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 studySuch study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basisIf 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 educationFor further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
As required by executive order 14043, federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 regardless of the employee`s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by lawIf selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against covid-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by november 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after november 22The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
Telework: this position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional vacancies: one or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other u.sFish & wildlife service offices in the local commuting area.
Career transition assistance plan (ctap) or interagency career transition assistance plan (ictap): department of interior (doi) career transition assistance plan (ctap) procedures apply in filling this vacancyCtap or ictap applicants must be determined to be well-qualified for this position in order to receive special selection priorityTo be well-qualified, a ctap or ictap applicant must meet the following: opm qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special opm approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire for more information visit: opm`s employee guide to career transition.
Public land corps (plc) hiring authority: served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the plc and received a certificate of non-competitive eligibilityCompleted most recent corps service, for which a certificate of non-competitive eligibility was issued, within the last 2 yearsAppointment must be effected within the 2 year period.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcementIf you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experienceNote: if, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and methods of fish and wildlife biology and a working familiarity with related disciplines.
Knowledge of federal environmental laws and executive orders (e.g., endangered species act (esa); national environment policy act (nepa); migratory bird treaty act (mbta); fish and wildlife coordination act; marine mammal protection act; clean water act; federal power act) in order to ensure legal standards are met in the review of proposed land and water resource development projects.
Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and apply scientific methods in the formulation of mitigation or management and recovery plans, and related documents.
Ability to communicate technical, scientific information.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (ns)/low risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
You must submit a complete application packageWe will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required documents:
1Resume: you are highly encouraged to use usajobs resume builder to ensure all required information is included in your resumeIf you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job dutiesInclude name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone numberAdditional information on what to include can be found hereYour experience needs to address every required qualification.
2Proof of eligibility
For ctap/ictap eligibility, you must provide (1) certification of expected separation or reduction-in-force separation notice or notice of proposed removal and (2) most recent performance rating and (3) most recent sf-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location or sf-50 that documents the rif separation action; or
For plc eligibility, you must provide a copy of the certificate of eligibility for non-compliance hiring based for public land corps service is required for verification of eligibility; or
For veoa eligibility you must provide a dd-214 member copy 2 or 4.if you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans` preference, you must attach a copy of your dd-214 member copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably dischargedIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, you must attach an sf-15, application for 10-point veterans` preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.eVa letter)You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct veteran documentation as specified above.
3College transcripts: a copy of your transcripts must be submittedUnofficial transcripts are acceptableA copy of your official transcripts will be required if you are selected.
Additional documentation if applicable:
1Cover letter
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Veterans
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to ctap, ictap, veoa, and public land corps (plc) eligibles only.
