Wildlife Refuge Specialist

Only experience and education obtained by 10/11/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: A. Completed a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree with major in zoology, wildlife management, or an appropriate field of biology that included at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; 3 semester hours in botany, and 3 semester hours in conservation biology. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the fields described in A above that included at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; and 3 semester hours in botany, and 3 semester hours in conservation biology, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: Transcripts are required, and your resume must contain sufficient detail at this level of work, e.g., begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. OR C. Have previously occupied a position in the GS-0485 series prior to December 3, 2010 and meet the basic education requirement of the previous qualification standard. Previous standard: bachelor or higher degree with major in zoology, wildlife management, or an appropriate field of biology, that includes 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in wildlife; and 9 semester hours in botany. I am submitting a copy of my SF-50 (Personnel Action), dated prior to Dec 3, 2010, showing that I held a position in the GS-0485 series. NOTE: Transcripts required. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: 1) assist in developing collaborative approaches to conservation issues or natural resources plans; 2) manage natural resource programs over a management unit area involving public lands and waters, habitat management, and other activities involving natural resource management; 3) assist in reviewing management plans to assure they are biological sound; 4) applying policies, procedures, and Federal statutes to routine wildlife management problems. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail at this level of work, e.g., begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: apply policies, procedures, and federal statutes to non-standard multi-scale natural resource programs over a zone-wide area involving public lands and waters; 2) perform complex analysis or evaluations of natural resource management programs; 3) recommend solutions to improve program effectiveness or bring programs in line with policy or stated objectives; 4) review natural resource plans to ensure biological and management soundness; 5) prepare written recommendations or program management evaluations. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail at this level of work, e.g., begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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
This position is a Wildlife Refuge Specialist, GS- 0485-12/13 working in one of the Following Locations for the R6-Refuge Supervisors-Region 6. A total of one position will be filled. Lakewood, Colorado Great Falls, Montana Brigham City, Utah You must apply to each locations you want to be considered for.