Biologist
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Education Requirement:
Degree:
biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR Combination of education and
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered:
Specialized Experience for GS-11 level:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
Assisting in planning and coordinating biological activities and other planning applications. Ensuring compliance with the laws, regulations, and agency policy dealing with wetlands, invasive species, endangered and threatened species, wildlife, and other resource management activities as they relate to the agency's mission, roles, and responsibilities, especially as they relate to Farm Bill or conservation activities; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
Possess at least 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled such as biological sciences, forestry, natural resources management, and environmental science); OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience Requirement for GS-12 level:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
Overall responsibility for assisting in planning and coordinating biological activities and other planning applications. Responsible for knowledge of, and performance in accordance with, laws, regulations, and agency policy dealing with wetlands, invasive species, endangered and threatened species, wildlife, and other resource management activities, as they relate to the agency's mission, roles, and responsibilities, especially as they relate to Farm Bill or conservation activities. Note:
There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Degree:
biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR Combination of education and
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered:
Specialized Experience for GS-11 level:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
Assisting in planning and coordinating biological activities and other planning applications. Ensuring compliance with the laws, regulations, and agency policy dealing with wetlands, invasive species, endangered and threatened species, wildlife, and other resource management activities as they relate to the agency's mission, roles, and responsibilities, especially as they relate to Farm Bill or conservation activities; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
Possess at least 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled such as biological sciences, forestry, natural resources management, and environmental science); OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience Requirement for GS-12 level:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
Overall responsibility for assisting in planning and coordinating biological activities and other planning applications. Responsible for knowledge of, and performance in accordance with, laws, regulations, and agency policy dealing with wetlands, invasive species, endangered and threatened species, wildlife, and other resource management activities, as they relate to the agency's mission, roles, and responsibilities, especially as they relate to Farm Bill or conservation activities. Note:
There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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