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This announcement is being advertised concurrently under R8-20-10722020-SG-DE open to all qualified persons. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. These positions are part of the Unified Interior Region 10, Legacy USFWS Region 8-Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program. As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, you will be responsible for coordinating program management for one of three different programs.
Major Duties
As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, you will be responsible for coordinating program management for the Central Valley Project Improvement Act Implementation Program (CVPIA), the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP) or the Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Program (AIS).The emphasis will be on the management, conservation and restoration of terrestrial and aquatic organisms and ecosystems. The primary duties of the position are to coordinate program management and general staff involvement from multiple Service offices, coordinate science-based prioritization and evaluation of Program activities, work with various partners from other Federal, State, local and non-profit entities with vested and diverse interests in the successful implementation of the Program, serve as the Service's lead science and/or management representative within CVPIA, SJRRP or AIS and assist Regional FAC Senior Leadership in successfully managing staff and Program resources within the Service's CVPIA, SJRRP and AIS organizational structures. Additionally, these positions provide policy guidance, technical advice and ensure coordination of fisheries and water management operations with associated programs and activities throughout California's Central Valley (CVPIA and SJRRP), or the majority of California, Nevada and the Klamath River Watershed (AIS). These positions provides key managerial, scientific, and technical support to the FAC Central Valley Supervisor, FAC Fish Program Supervisor and FAC Assistant Regional Director on policy and procedural matters associated with the fisheries, habitat conservation, and ecological services programs in the Region. In coordination with FAC Senior Leadership, the positions develop and implement Regional FAC policies, operating plans, evaluation methods, and administrative procedures within the CVPIA, SJRRP or AIS Program and ensures Program activities are consistent with other Service activities within the Region.
Major Duties include:
- Implement and oversee program and Regional Office projects and assignments.
- Review and prepare briefing papers, correspondence, policy and procedural guidance, and program documents.
- Provide advice, policy interpretation, and guidance to field staff, management, and the Regional Office; serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, private entities, environmental and conservation groups, and the public.
- Develop and implement measures to increase program efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by the close date will be considered. Basic Education Requirements: Applicants must meet A or B below:
A. Successful completion of all requirements for a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline closely related to fish and wildlife biology.
OR
B. An appropriate combination of education and experience. Education must include successful completion of course work equivalent to a major (at least 24 semesters or school equivalent) in an accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline closely related to fish and wildlife biology; PLUS experience directly related to the position being filled and/or additional related education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must demonstrate that the you possess the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position to be filled and equal 100% of the requirement when combined. In addition to the Basic Education Requirement above, applicants must meet the following:
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level (or higher) in Federal service successfully performing the following duties: Developing wildlife biology, ecology, and/or habitat management procedures and policies to be implemented and conducted in field station operations; Reviewing and ensuring effectiveness of natural resource agency/organization management programs, i.e., public use, law enforcement, facilities and administration; AND Reviewing wildlife management and conservation plans to ensure management and biological soundness. THIS IS CLEARLY DESCRIBED IN MY RESUME. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF IT IS NOT, I WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION REGARDLESS OF MY RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION ON THE QUESTIONNAIRE. IMPORTANT: Human Resources is not permitted to "read between the lines," make assumptions about, or infer what duties you performed in your work history. To ensure that we can credit your experience, we recommend that you update your resume to specifically address the duties described above. One year of experience refers to full-time work. Your resume must include the number of hours worked per week. 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. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures:
Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA.
Current appointees:
·Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency.
·Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND
·Must have performed at an acceptable level.
Former appointees:
·Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency,
·Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years;
·Must apply for position within 2 years after separation,
·Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND
·Must have performed at an acceptable level Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority:
Note: You must provide a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Compliance Hiring Based for Public Land Corps Service.
(1) In order to be eligible for PLC non-competitive status, a former member of the PLC must provide documentation, as part of their application, verifying their eligibility and meet the following criteria:
(a) Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC;
(b) Applied to a vacancy announcement for which applications are being accepted from individuals with non-competitive status;
(c) Meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification standards stated in the vacancy announcement for the position which you are applying; and
(d) Completed his/her most recent Corps service, which provided him/her with a total of 640 hours, inclusive of 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d), within the last two (2) years.
(2) Appointments must be effected within the two years requirement.
(3) The two year time-frame cannot be extended.
(4) Selectees will be subject to a probationary period.
(5) This authority may be used for General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions.
Pay Range
$99,429.00 - $129,261.00