Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/12/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. I will submit my transcripts with my application that verifies this. OR Possess a combination of education and experience that included coursework equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e. at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours or school equivalent) s as shown in 1 above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education, that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course study in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position and in combination equals 100% of the basic requirements. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] Possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: (1) writing and managing complex Section 7 Biological Opinions and Section 10(a)1(b)permits and Safe Harbor agreements (Conservation Benefit agreements) under the Endangered Species Act; (2) evaluating impacts to fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitat; (3) writing and reviewing environmental assessment/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports; (4) preparing scientific manuscripts, reports, and official correspondence; (5) coordinating, facilitating, and leading wide ranging initiatives involving multiple Federal and state agencies, organizations, and the public; and (6) reviewing projects for compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, agreements, and plans, and making recommendations for actions to assure compliance. NOTE: Your resume must contain a sufficient amount of detail 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 Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-12 working in Honolulu, HI for the R1-Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office.