Job Summary

This position is part of the R7-Division of Migratory Birds. As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist (Airplane Pilot) you will plan, organize, direct, and conduct aerial and ground surveys on various species of wildlife gathering quantitative data on quantity, distribution and production; breeding and wintering grounds and migration and migration routes.

Major Duties

Qualifications

This announcement is being advertised concurrently under R7-20-10712077-TC(DE) is open to all qualified persons. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Only experience and education obtained by 02/24/2020 will be considered. Basic Requirements for Pilot Duties

You must meet the Basic Requirements for Pilot Duties for this position 1) possess a current FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with rating appropriate for the duties performed; 2) possess instrument rating, and 10 hours as Pilot-in-Command in actual or simulated instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions; 3) have completed a minimum of 500 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command; 4) have completed 25 hours as Pilot-in-Command at night; and 5) possess a current Class II Medical Certificate. Basic Education Requirement

You must meet the Basic Entry Requirements for Biologist, 0401 Completion of a full four year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position OR Combination of education and experience that included course work equivalent to a major (i.e. 24 semester hours) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position; PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. The quality of the combination must demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four year course of study with a major as described above.

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to perform scientific studies and surveys for the purpose of wildlife management and to present the results of such studies in written reports and/or oral presentations; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, and chemistry; OR A combination of education and experience as listed above. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to perform scientific studies and aerial wildlife surveys for the purpose of wildlife management and to present the results of such studies in written reports and/or oral presentations. 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. Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-11/12. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11/12. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. 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:

Current appointees:

Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA.

·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

Pay Range

$71,583.00 - $111,543.00

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