Job Summary

This position is part of the R2-Oklahoma Ecological Services Field Office with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Tulsa, OK. Incumbent will serve as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist in the Oklahoma Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program.

Major Duties

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 03/06/2020 will apply. BASIC QUALIFICATION(S): To qualify for this position applicants must meet the following basic education and/or experience requirements. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study at 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. (Note: Transcripts MUST be submitted to document educational accomplishments.); OR An appropriate 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. (Note: Transcripts MUST be submitted to document educational accomplishments.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S), GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Qualification(s), applicants must possess the experience outlined below to qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level. Possess at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level (comparable to GS-09) in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include applying biological and ecological principles, concepts, and practices to improve and manage fish and wildlife species and their habitats; applying knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and other federal environmental laws; preparing briefings and writing biological opinions or reports on ecological investigations on land and water resource development projects; and working as a team member in resolving complex and controversial resource issues. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S), GS-12 GRADE LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Qualification(s), applicants must possess the experience outlined below to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level. Possess at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level (comparable to GS-11). Examples of qualifying specialized experience include applying biological and ecological principles, concepts, and practices to improve and manage fish and wildlife species and their habitats; applying knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act, and other federal environmental laws; implementing farm bill programs with private landowners or other state cost-share programs available for private landowners; preparing briefings and writing biological opinions or reports on ecological investigations on land and water resource development projects; and resolving complex and controversial resource issues. Note: 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. Applicants 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-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-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. APPOINTMENT ELIGIBILITIES The LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT (LMWFA), P.L. 114-47 allows certain individuals who currently are or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. Current Appointees must have (1) been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time-limited appointment with a land management agency; (2) served under one (or more) time-limited appointments with a land management agency for 24+ months without a break in service of two or more years; and (3) performed at an acceptable level. Former Appointees must (1) have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time-limited appointment with a land management agency; (2) have served under one (or more) time-limited appointments with a land management agency for 24+ months without a break in service of two or more years; (3) apply for a position within two years after separation; (4) have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; and (5) have performed at an acceptable level. Note: Applicants must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary or term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. PUBLIC LAND CORPS (PLC) HIRING AUTHORITY: PLC participants who complete program requirements are eligible for noncompetitive hiring status for federal positions. In order to be eligible, a former member must provide, as part of their application, documentation verifying their eligibility and must: Have served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project, completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included as least 120 hours through the PLC; Apply to a vacancy announcement for which applications are being accepted from individuals with non-competitive status; Meet the OPM minimum qualification standards stated in the vacancy announcement for the position for which the applicant is applying; and Have competed his/her most recent Corps service, which provided him/her with a total of 640 hours including 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d) within the last two years. Appointments must be effected within the two-year requirement period and this two-year time frame cannot be extended. Selectees will be subject to a probationary period and this authority may be used for both General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions. Note: Applicants must provide a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status (PLC). The CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) & INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) apply to employees who have been or may be involuntarily separated (e.g., reduction in force, declining to relocate or transfer outside the local commuting area, etc.) from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, an applicant must: (1) meet CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support eligibility (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal or Removal Notice; SF-50 that documents the reduction-in-force separation action or removal; and most recent performance appraisal). For more information, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Pay Range

$64,009.00 - $99,741.00

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