BIOLOGIST

Only experience and education obtained by 10/29/2024 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 that includes courses equivalent to a major in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: 1) Participating in investigations and analyses to determine the impact of various land and water development projects upon species-recovery, hatchery related and water development projects upon the fish and/or wildlife resources; 2) Assisting with species status summaries and assessments, conservation plans, environmental assessments, or other scientific documents related to management of endangered, threatened, or at risk species; 3) Developing and conducting analyses, site visits and studies to document pre-and post- recovery activities conditions; 4) Developing and maintaining effective working relationships and liaison with private landowners, tribes, other federal, state, and local agencies, and the public regarding habitat restoration; 5) Participating in implementation of federal environmental laws (i.e., Endangered Species Act, specifically sections 7 and 10; Clean Water Act; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act; National Environmental Policy Act), regulations, and policies involving natural resource issues; 6) Preparing and maintaining organization for data, briefing statements, reports, correspondence, and presentations; and 7) Coordinating student, intern and volunteer activities; and 8) Assisting with preparation of Data Science related products including Data Collection, Compilation, Analyses, Databasing and workflow developments. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified; OR Completed 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position; OR Possess an equivalent combination of professional experience and graduate level education beyond the second year which together equals 100% of the requirements. (When combining education with experience, first determine the total qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; then determine the experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.) Minimum Qualification [GS-12] Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: 1) Leading investigations to determine the impact of various land and water development projects upon species-recovery, hatchery related and water development projects upon the fish and/or wildlife resources; 2) Independently preparing species status summaries and assessments, conservation plans, environmental assessments, scientific manuscripts and other scientific documents related to management of endangered, threatened, or at risk species; 3) Extensive experience working with native fish, their aquatic communities and their conservation and recovery; 4) Developing, promoting, and maintaining partnerships with, Fish and Aquatic Conservation and partners/stakeholders; (5) Leading negotiations for alternative actions when implementing federal environmental laws (i.e., Endangered Species Act, specifically sections 7 and 10; Clean Water Act; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act; National Environmental Policy Act), regulations, policies, and projects involving natural resource issues; 6) Leading teams with diverse partnerships including multi-agency coordination practices; and 7) Assisting with preparation of Data Science related products including Data Collection, Compilation, Analyses, Databasing and workflow developments. 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.
This position is a BIOLOGIST, GS- 0401-11/12 working in Klamath Falls, OR for the R8-Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Office.