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Serves as a staff biologist performing natural resources management technical support work, providing information and guidance in support of natural resources planning and program execution. Provides guidance to Operations Project Managers and their staffs concerning solutions to a variety of natural resources and park management problems associated with fish and wildlife biology, water quality, forestry, soil conservation, pest control, and other applied natural sciences.
Major Duties
- Provide assistance to field managers in meeting performance measures associated with the Operations and Maintenance Budget goals to fully support Recovery Plans for Federally listed species.
- Evaluate research findings for application to field activities, particularly in conserving and protecting forest, fish, and wildlife resources.
- Prepare responses to Congressional inquiries concerning sensitive resource management issues or Corps activities affecting the economic stability of the region.
- Process land use requests, including concessionaire, potential applicant, and others to ensure compatibility with district objectives, public interest, and resource protection.
- Conduct studies and develop data in support of planning for and management of natural resources.
- Review, evaluate and make recommendations on the technical aspects of management plans submitted by other agencies on lands and waters that are under lease, license, or other types of outgrants.
- Review and make recommendations on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and other documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act.
- Prepare and provide quality assurance for project Master Plan updates and supplements, and provides oversight of Shoreline Management Program (SMP) and SMP updates.
- Develop and/or coordinate the development of comprehensive Operational Management Plans for fish and wildlife resources and for sustained yield forest management planning at each multipurpose project.
- Provide technical support for Natural Resources compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Qualifications
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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized 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 Requirement for Biologist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in 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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating importance of specific habitats for biological resources and relating changes caused by construction activities to potential environmental and biological impacts; exchanging technical biology information via letters, reports and meetings within and outside the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
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:
Environmental Law and Regulatory ComplianceNatural Resource ManagementOral CommunicationProblem SolvingWriting 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-11).
Pay Range
$76,721.00 - $99,741.00