Wildlife Biologist
Location: Laramie Wyoming
Description: Department Of Agriculture is looking of Wildlife Biologist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Wyoming. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and! range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.
It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 13-02060005-1448G-CJ. Current or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Merit Promotion A! nnouncement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announce! ment and submit supporting documentation.
This position is located in Region 2, on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie Ranger District, Laramie, WY For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Frank Romero at 307-742-2337 or feromero@fs.fed.us .
This position serves as a wildlife biologist with responsibility for planning, administering, and providing professional expertise in wildlife programs and provides expertise and assistance in wildlife management. KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U. S. Citizen to apply
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service DUTIES:
Duties listed are at the full performance level.
Provides guidance for the development and implementation of wildlife management plans and/or habitat management plans. Participates in management investigations and assessments necessary for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of wildlife resources and ! recommends habitat protection or improvement. Prepares project work plans and coordinates project work with other Unit personnel. Monitors wildlife program activities and provides leadership in inventories and evaluation of habitat conditions and needs.
Reviews environmental analysis reports to determine adequacy of coordination of wildlife needs. Analyzes and determines the effects of management activities on wildlife resources and prepares environmental assessments to document findings. Plans and conducts studies, projects, and/or surveys including cost/benefit analyses, methods to be used, timing, coordination with other organizations or agencies, follow-up investigations and evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement.
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for all ! positions at the GS-5 grade level and above. Transcripts must be provid! ed for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.
Bachelor's Degree: biological science that included at least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and at least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); and at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences.
OR
Combination of education and experience -- equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in ! wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Research positions:
Bachelor's Degree with major in wildlife biology, zoology, or botany that included at least 30 semester hours of course work in biological science and 15 semester hours in the physical, mathematical, and earth sciences. This course work must have included:
At least 9 semester hours of training applicable to wildlife biology in such subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, principles of population dynamics, or related course work in the field of wildlife biology; and
At least 12 semester hours in zoological subjects such as invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy of the vertebrates, embryology, animal physiology, entomology, herpetology, parasitology, and genetics; and
At least 9 seme! ster hours in the field of botany and related plant science; and
In addition to the basic requirements, the following additional education and/or experience are qualifying. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree (coursework directly related to the position being filled); one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level; and/or ! a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience are: Served as an advanced trainee specializing in wildlife biology and performed common qualitative and quantitative analyses of wildlife resources; conducted surveys and drafted tentative professional opinions to assist in determining wildlife resource needs and remedies; and/or assisted in carrying out a range of analytical/scientific assignments in the wildlife biology profession that included researching and analyzing data, issues, and information that support wildlife project recommendations.
GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled); one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level; and/or a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. Examples of specialized exp! erience are: Provided input in the wildlife management program by gathe! ring, compiling, and analyzing data to determine environmental conditions, characteristics, and values, and the interrelationship of wildlife resources with other resources; analyzed data and recommended solutions to problems involving a limited section of wildlife resources issues, e.g., interpreted the effect and impact of changes on wildlife habitat as a result of specific resource activities; and/or provided input in the preparation, maintenance, and revision of functional wildlife plans that involved interpretation of data obtained from studies and field surveys.
REQUIREMENTS: May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial period.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be 18 years of age.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based on the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualifi! cation requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans’ preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans’ preference within each category.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply Online" button to the right.
To view the application form, visit: https://fs.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid=b298090d-20aa-4e05-b797-a18601383a61
BENEFITS:
The Federal Governm! ent offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits! offered to most Federal employees at: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc. OTHER INFORMATION:
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Forest Service affiliated child care facilities are not available.
Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate to be considered. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigat! ion.
This agency offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
If you are claiming 10-point preference as a widow/widower of a certain deceased veteran, spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service connected disability, or the mother of a deceased or disabled veteran, you must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veteran Preference) and all supporting documentation listed on the second page of the SF-15. If you fail to submit the supporting documentation with your application, you will not be granted veterans preference.
This is a bargaining unit designated position.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Agriculture.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:46:04 GMT