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Biologist
- U.S. Department of the Interior
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
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Duties
As a Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:- Conduct formal and information consultations pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act; draft Biological Opinions, concurrence letters, and technical assistance correspondence; and prepare responses to Regional, Headquarters, and Congressional inquiries.
- Coordinate development and presentation of educational, information, and guidance materials for agency staff, such as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff, and other interested agencies, groups, and individuals. Prepare and review drafts and summaries of all documents submitted in support of transportation projects for final approval.
- Assists in the preparation and review of complex biological implications of low effect, categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, impact statements and/or comprehensive resource planning efforts to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed transportation projects, wildland fire, or other agency actions.
- Review new or proposed legislation or regulations, and provide comments on the impact to natural resources and the public as related to transportation projects or other agency actions.
- Facilitate implementation of conservation actions authorized through Biological Opinions and other regulatory documents; Coordinate budgets, contracts, grants, and agreements for conservation actions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
- Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
- Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Driver’s License: Selectee(s) must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
- Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
Only experience and education obtained by 06/14/2024 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Basic Requirement- Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
- Combination of education and experience comprised of courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. This combination of education and experience is comparable to a full 4-year course of study with a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Qualifying experience includes: (1) conducting investigations to determine the impacts of land and/or water development projects upon fish and/or wildlife resources; (2) assisting in the development of fish and/or wildlife management plans; (3) assisting in the preparation and review of biological assessments or evaluations, biological opinions, or related documentation pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act; (4) implementing federal environmental regulations (e.g., Endangered Species Act, specifically Sections 7 and 10; Clean Water Act; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Environmental Policy Act, etc.) involving natural resource issues. OR
- Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree -OR- possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in or directly related to this position (e.g., biology, fish and/or wildlife biology, ecology, conservation science, etc.). OR
- A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.
- One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Qualifying experience includes: (1) conducting investigations to determine the impacts of land and/or water development projects upon endangered species and their habitats; (2) negotiating alternative actions or mitigation measures; (3) developing habitat conservation or restoration projects; (4) providing technical guidance on the Endangered Species Act to other staff, government agencies, landowners, private and interest groups; (5) preparing biological assessments or evaluations, biological opinions, or other related documentation pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
Education
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
Additional information
PCS INFORMATION: No PCS entitlements authorized
Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP or ICTAP applicants must be determined to be well-qualified for this position in order to receive special selection priority. To be well-qualified, a CTAP or ICTAP applicant must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire. For more information visit: OPM's Employee Guide to Career Transition
Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants who submit a complete and legible application by the closing date of this vacancy announcement will have their qualifications reviewed to determine if they possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the work of this position.- Knowledge of biology and related fields (e.g., fish biology, wildlife biology, ecology, conservation science, botany, chemistry, hydrology, etc.).
- Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act.
- Ability to conduct investigations, assessments, or inspections and prepare impact statements, draft biological opinions, or project findings pursuant to the Endangered Species Act.
- Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers, representatives of other Federal agencies, state/tribal/local organizations, conservation organizations, private entities, and the public.
- Ability to build consensus with individuals and groups with diverse and conflicting viewpoints with regard to natural resource management.
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