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Salary: $77,488 (Step 01) to $100,739 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
08/09/2021 to 08/13/2021
$77,488 - $100,739 per year
GS 12
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel up to 4 nights per month for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
15
No
No
USGS-DEN-21-11167529-DE-SNE
609797700
As a Research Ecologist within the Wetlands and Aquatic Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Physical Demands: The work involves field studies in an array of locations from high to low elevation and conditions of extreme temperatures. Day and overnight hikes of 5-10 miles per day carrying 20- 35 pound packs may be necessary. Extended periods of data manipulation and analysis and manuscript preparation will require extended periods of working at a desk and computer terminal.
Work Environment: Field conditions include an array of climatic, topographic, and vegetation conditions with typical risks from hazardous plants, insects, pollen, dust, etc. The indoor work area has adequate light, heat and ventilation.
Key Requirements:
Other Information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
--Basis of Rating:
Category rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position. The quality categories are Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified and Qualified. If you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements of this position, you will be contacted via email after the vacancy announcement closes and given 5 calendar days to submit narrative responses that address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of this position. You will be rated and ranked based on the information you provide in your resume as well as the responses you submit to the required KSAs. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are as follows:
1. Knowledge of scientific literature and contemporary, quantitative research approaches to the analysis and modeling of biological and ecological data as well as knowledge in the estimation and modeling of coastal avian populations.
2. Demonstrated use of emerging technologies (e.g., Weather Surveillance Radar, cellular and satellite networks, acoustic transmitters, light-level geolocators, etc.) in the field of avian ecology to understand and predict aspects of migratory connectivity, landscape-scale conservation, migratory phenology, persistence of local populations, disease transmission, transport of invasive species, or responses to climate change.
3. Knowledge of quantitative, structured decision making and adaptive management practices and their application towards conservation of natural resources.
4. Ability to interact successfully and cooperate with professional natural resource organizations, state, and federal natural resource agencies and university faculty including the ability to lead or participate in interdisciplinary, multiagency teams/committees to formulate information needs and interpret findings applicable to management decisions and actions.
5. Ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical information to scientific and management communities, including the ability to communicate research results through authorship of peer-reviewed scientific publications and presentations to professional audiences.
6. Knowledge of scientific literature and contemporary research approaches to the study of avian populations sufficient to plan and execute a research program including the ability to solicit/secure funding for research interests
--NOTE: You must provide written response to each KSA when requested. If you do not provide a written response, you may be rated ineligible or not qualified.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11167529
Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
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--This position requires specific educational course work to qualify. You are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please ensure that all documentation is legible.
Veterans' Preference Eligibles
--If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.
--If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans' preference and that your character of military service is honorable.
--If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders. Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans' preference.
Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) & Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles
--If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. This includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4)Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5)Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6)Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
--If you are rated as one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30-45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome. You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/609797700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.