Biologist

Only experience and education obtained by 10/23/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR A combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualification [GS-9] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-7 in the Federal service. Experience must include: working to restore wildlife habitat on private land; applying prairie restoration and management principles and practices toward wildlife habitat conservation; and working in support of Farm Bill conservation practices. OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR A combination of qualifying specialized experience and more than one year of graduate education (both as described above) that, when computed as percentages of their respective requirements, equals at least 100% when combined. Only graduate education beyond the first full year (18 semesters) is creditable using this method. 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- 0401-9 working in Corvallis or Dallas, Oregon for the R1-Willamette Valley Natl Wildlife Refuge Complex. This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at managements discretion.