• Apply a broad range of wildlife conversation principles and techniques to managing populations of federal and state listed species and their habitats.
• Interpret environmental laws with regard to training, construction, and facilities maintenance projects in compliance with applicable federal legislation and national programs for protection of natural resources.
• Coordinate with conservation agencies, biological consultants, universities and private researchers to plan, develop and implement wildlife/fisheries populations and habitat management studies, surveys and improvement projects.
• Manage federal and state listed threatened, endangered and sensitive species and their habitats.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. www.sss.gov
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• See Other Information section for additional requirements.

Must be able to obtain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty AND must be able to maintain the required level of clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Must posses and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Selectee will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Incumbent will be required to work alone, without supervision outdoors in varying weather conditions during daylight and nighttime. Incumbent may be required to work for up to eight hours without a formal break. Work may involve hiking over uneven terrain, stooping, bending, balancing, working in an awkward position, wading in streams, ponds and lakes, crossing moving water, climbing hills, trees and structures, crawling, movement through dense vegetation, and remaining in sitting or lying positions for long periods of time.
Work involves handling wild animals and chemical used to immobilize/euthanized animals. Incumbent may be exposed to potential injury from wild and domestic animals, animal fecal matter/tissues and exposure to diseases transmitted from animals to man.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Approximately 25% of the work is accomplished in the field away from modern convinces. Approximately 75% is accomplished in an office setting. Field work occurs in all weather conditions during daylight and at night. The incumbent works in undeveloped areas containing poison oak, stinging needle, insects, quicksand, soft or rocky substrates, and dangerous wildlife. Work in developed areas is often in parts of buildings/structure that are not designed as working areas. Some work may be closed environments or poorly illuminated environments. The duties involve driving on improved and unimproved roads, jeep trails and off-road. Working with wildlife immobilization/euthanasia chemicals, capturing and handling wildlife species, flying in fixed wing and rotor aircraft for wildlife/resource surveys, climbing trees and cliffs.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Applicants must possess a bachelors degree in biological science that included at least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and at least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects. (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet zoology requirements where appropriate.); and at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant science.

OR

Posses a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e. at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown in above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position:
GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying principles and concepts of wildlife management habitat, fish and wildlife surveys, suitability evaluations, wetland delineation, and or natural resources research studies.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (GS-09): Successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (GS-09): Posses a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal on hundred percent.

GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying the principles and concepts of management for threatened and endangered species, migratory birds, wetlands, and other sensitive natural resources.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (GS-11): Successfully completed 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (GS-11): Possess a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

• ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
• ORAL COMMUNICATION
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• WILDLIFE BIOLOGY

You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Well Qualified - Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.