Basic Education Requirement for Research Ecologist, GS-408:
Degree in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. This course work must have included:
- At least 9 semester hours in ecology, and
- At least 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences.
Basic Education Requirement for Research Fish Biologist, GS-482:
Degree in biological science. The course work much have included:
- At least 6 semester hours or the equivalent in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology, and
- At least 12 semester hours or the equivalent in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate).
Basic Education Requirement for Research Wildlife Biologist, GS-486:
Degree with major in wildlife biology, zoology, or botany that included at least 30 semester hours of course work in biological science and 15 semester hours in the physical, mathematical, and earth sciences. This course work must have included:
- At least 9 semester hours of training applicable to wildlife biology in such subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, principles of population dynamics, or related course work in the field of wildlife biology; and
- At least 12 semester hours in zoological subjects such as invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy of the vertebrates, embryology, animal physiology, entomology, herpetology, parasitology, and genetics; and
- At least 9 semester hours in the field of botany and related plant science; and
- At least 15 semester hours of training in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, soils, and/or geology.
Ph.D Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements described above, in order to receive consideration for this position, you must also possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a directly related field of study appropriate for this position.
Specialized Experience Requirement: In addition the basic education and Ph.D. requirements described above, applicants must also have 1-year of specialized experience as defined below.
For GS-13: You must have at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Examples may include: Serving as an independent researcher conceiving, formulating and conducting research relevant to diverse research in ecology or wildlife management; working closely with natural resource management state and Federal agencies, universities, non-governmental organization, and private industry; authorizing reports, publications, scientific journal articles, and/or other products of considerable importance to the research situation; attending scientific and interagency meetings to present research results and exchange information within the scientific community; reviewing manuscripts and proposals of other scientists; and working directly and responsibly with scientists of other federal and state agencies and universities on technical issues related to the research assignment.
For GS-14: You must have at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Examples may include: Serving as an independent researcher conceiving, formulating and conducting research relevant to diverse research in ecology or wildlife management; working closely with natural resource management state and Federal agencies, universities, non-governmental organization, and private industry; authorizing reports, publications, scientific journal articles, and/or other products of considerable importance to the research situation; attending scientific and interagency meetings to present research results and exchange information within the scientific community; reviewing manuscripts and proposals of other scientists; and working directly and responsibly with scientists of other federal and state agencies and universities on technical issues related to the research assignment.
For GS-15: You must have at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Examples may include: Serving as a recognized research leader capable of conceiving, formulating, conducting, and leading research relevant to diverse research in ecology, fisheries, or wildlife management; making significant contributions to the professional field and also by leading research teams or leading in the formulation of productive research ideas; authoring publications, peer-reviewed journal articles, scientific reports, and other products which have a significant impact on science and technology; presenting results of research at scientific meetings, professional societies, interagency meetings, and before the general public; critically review manuscripts and proposals of other scientists; and serving on professional and technical committees with other government and non-government scientists.
Other Desired Skills:
It’s desired that applicants have education/experience in the following areas:
- Conducting research that informs management of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations at landscape scales.
- Teaching and advising graduate students.
- Developing, obtaining funding for, and conducting research that informs management of a variety of game and non-game species at local and landscape scales in the region.
- Collaborating with state and federal management agencies.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.