Conservation Planner

Only experience and education obtained by 11/18/2024 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 Combination of education and experience that includes courses equivalent to a major (e.g., credit hours specified by the college or university, or 24 semester hours), as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. This combination of education and experience is comparable to successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position – AND – Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience may include:1) Preparing species status summaries and assessments, conservation plans, environmental assessments, or other scientific documents related to management of endangered, threatened or at risk species; 2) Conducting site visits and studies as necessary to document pre-and post-restoration conditions; 3) Applying the principles and regulations which govern the management of natural resources and at risk species; 4) Applying the principles and regulations which govern the Endangered Species Act (ESA); 5) Communicating with staff members and members of the public. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. OR Possess three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement OR Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade-level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) Conducting a wide variety of investigations, assessments, inspections, and studies to determine the status of populations of rare species; 2) Designing and managing the development of fish and/or wildlife management plans, to determine their impact upon resources and habitats; 3) Development and implementation of strategies to conserve and protect habitats and populations; 4) Conducting field experiments using a wide variety of data-collection systems, and extracting and analyzing data; 5) Applying the principles and regulations which govern the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and other pertinent natural resources management statutes; 6) Communicating with staff biologists and with officials from federal, tribal, state, and private sector, in disseminating scientific and resource information. NOTE: 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. Performance rating of record review: All applicants must provide a copy of their last final Employee Performance Appraisal Plan (EPAP) dated within the past 18 months verifying their performance is at a fully successful level or higher. Applicants who do not have a finalized EPAP within the last 18 months available must provide a reason and certify that their performance is acceptable, and they have not been advised that their performance is currently at an unacceptable level. Applicants who have an unsuccessful performance rating, or who have certified that their performance is not at an acceptable level will not be eligible for hiring consideration. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM’s Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). Current appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation; Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level.
This position is a Conservation Planner, GS-0401-11/12 working in Anchorage, Alaska for the R7-Division of Refuge Realty. The full performance level of this position is GS-12.