Biologist Jobs

Summary About the Position: You will serve as the senior staff level coordinator for investigations, analyses and processes pertaining to invasive carp for Civil Works water resource projects and programs undertaken by the District. Responsibilities Serve as District expert in the areas of invasive carp species biology/ecology and Section 509 pilot programs including formal and informal consultations and referrals. Provide process development, preparation oversight, review, direction and approval of invasive carp related processes and documents including biological studies, reports and mitigation and restoration recommendations. Provide guidance to project managers, environmental planners, District management and Regional and Division counterparts on a variety of Invasive carp technical, policy and process matters. Manage especially complex projects in addition to normal project actions. Compile, keeps current and widely disseminates in the District all invasive carp related statutes, EO's regulations, policies, and listings; provide timely, useful analysis and interpretation of these. Participate actively (prepare papers and presentations; seek and achieve leadership) in appropriate professional organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR Biologist (0401) DEGREE: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Education and Experience: Have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement in the education section to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing process development, preparation oversight, review, direction and approval of invasive carp related processes and documents including biological studies, reports and mitigation and restoration recommendations related to water and related land resource plan formulation studies, other civil works projects and programs, project operations and maintenance, maintenance dredging, emergency operations and military programs; developing and implementing guidance regarding invasive carp and NEPA actions as well as preparing documentation for legal defense; developing solutions to highly controversial environmental actions and predicting workload in the Environmental Impact arena. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ecological Assessment Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance Oral Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). To be referred, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineering and Scientific Career Field (CF) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.