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Reclamation is a contemporary water management agency. Reclamation is best known for Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, Grand Coulee Dam in the Columbia River and Folsom Dam on the American River. Today we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the Western United States. View our video titled "Traditions, Talent and Teamwork" here.
Major Duties
Reclamation is seeking a mid-career professional looking to capitalize on their expertise as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Responsibilities include serving as an advisor on a variety of biological and environmental issues associated with planning, construction, and operation and maintenance activities under the jurisdiction of the Provo Area Office.
Here is a great opportunity to join a great organization, with excellent growth potential.
Location: Interior Region 7; Bureau of Reclamation; Upper Colorado Basin; Provo Area Office; Water, Environmental, and Lands Division; Environmental Group; duty stationed in Provo, Utah. For living conditions in Provo, Utah, click here.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Prepares environmental evaluations and environmental assessments.
- Responsible for: the collection of biological data using the latest aquatic instream flow methodologies and habitat-based models for application to impact analyses on project-affected terrestrial and aquatic resources; analysis of aquatic and terrestrial habitat data; and collection and analysis of animal-number and user-day information in assessing project costs and benefits.
- Analyzes and incorporates data in biological reports and environmental assessments.
- Gathers appropriate data, assesses habitat values, and prepares habitat replacement and management plans.
- Performs wetlands delineations as needed for Clean Water Act (CWA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.
- Maintains up-to-date records of fish and wildlife mitigation enhancement accomplishments.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The work involves about 20 percent field work which may occur in remote areas with rugged terrain and the potential for unfavorable weather conditions. Incumbent will frequently work alone in the field. Physical strength must be sufficient for digging for wetlands delineations, large scale planting or periodic weed control, and hiking over various types of terrain, bending, crouching, stooping and reaching.
Qualifications
Basic Education RequirementA. Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.-OR-B. 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 the basic education qualification requirement described above, applicants must also possess the following:Specialized Experience: Specialized experience must demonstrate the applicant has been equipped with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is directly related to the work to be performed.GS-11: Your resume must reflect at least one year ofspecializedexperience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service -OR-three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading toa Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study that is directly related to the duties of this position -OR- a combination of specialized experience and graduate education.Specialized experience for the GS-11: Experience gathering data, assessing habitat, writing technical reports, completing field surveys, and coordinating and collaborating with project stakeholders (agencies, environmental groups, public); AND experience withat least three of the following: (1) Environmental site assessments, (2) Clean Water Act (CWA) compliance (i.e. wetland delineations, 404, 402, or Stream Alteration permits), (3) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance (i.e. categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements), (4) Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance (biological evaluations or assessments or initiation of informal or formal section 7 consultation), or (5) Experience with GIS to map or assess habitat.Applicants who do not meet both the basic education requirement and the definition of specialized experience will be determined as not qualified and will be ineligible for consideration.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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Pay Range
$64,009.00 - $83,210.00