Biologist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/22/2024 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: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualification [GS-09] Possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: 1) Assisting with moderately complex biological investigations; 2) Providing assistance in negotiations for alternative actions to ensure effective conservation of endangered, threatened, and at-risk species; and 3) Participating in activities related to the Endangered Species Act. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. OR Possess two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree in a field directly related to the work of the position. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. OR Possess an equivalent combination of professional experience and graduate level education beyond the first year, as described in 1 and 2 above, that when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] Possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: 1) Conducting moderately complex biological investigations; 2) Negotiating alternative actions to ensure effective conservation of endangered, threatened, and at-risk species; and 3) Developing scientific reports for presentation. 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. -OR- possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major in or directly related to the position to be filled (e.g., biology, ecology, conservation science, etc.). NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. OR Possess a combination of qualifying experience and education that satisfies 100% of the minimum 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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 Performance rating of record review: All applicants must provide a copy of their current performance rating dated within the past 18 months verifying their performance is at a fully successful level or higher. Applicants who do not have a current rating of record 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. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration.
This position is a Biologist, GS- 0401-9/11 working in Indiahoma, OK for the R2-Assistant Regional Director-Fisheries.