General Biologist

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Duties

As a General Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Works with National and Regional invasive species programs (Database Managers, Invasive Species and IPM Coordinators, and Strike Team Leads), other NRD Staff (I&M staff, Hydrologists, and Planners), end users (refuge staff), and others involved in the formulation of user requirements that will eventually result in modifications to database systems.
• Assists with the design and implementation of application interfaces for landscape scale, high visibility invasive species projects to support the National and Regional invasive species management efforts.
• The position will assist with geospatial analysis, performing overlay analyses using datasets such as land cover, watersheds, species distribution, vegetation types, ownership, and classified imagery products. Assists with the planning and coordination of long-term studies of the system, such as those concerning software efficiency and the management of the databases.
• Participates in the system and program design for the conversion, management, analysis and display of geographic data utilizing computer graphics equipment. Performs analysis in researching and adapting new techniques for inclusion in complex data management and GIS application software.
• Performs needs analysis for data management, geospatial and remote sensing support; evaluates alternative approaches to accomplish project objectives using appropriate technologies (MS Access, ArcGIS, and Power BI); determines the feasibility and cost effectiveness of each alternative; makes recommendations and works with the Regional and National invasive species team and other staff to develop the best conceptual approach to reaching invasive species management goals.
  
  

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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: Selectees may be required to 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 07/11/2024 will be considered.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.

Basic Requirement

• Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
  
  

Minimum Qualification [GS-11]

• One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-9 in the Federal service. Specialized Experience may include: 1) Developing detection and control strategies for invasive species consistent with principles of Integrated Pest Management; 2) Planning, coordinating, and implementing major data and GIS applications or systems for complex, high-impact projects throughout the area of responsibility; 3) Providing local and regional staff with training, guidance, and oversight in prioritization, inventory, and treatment efficacy monitoring of invasive species; 4) Recommending alternative strategies to collect, structure, and analyze geospatial data; 5) Utilizing cloud based apps to develop and deliver mapped data to target audiences.. OR
• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR
• A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement
  
  

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.

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 {or cut-off} 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.

Applicants eligible for priority consideration under DOI's Career Transition Assistance Program/Plan, employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP). Eligible candidates on the Reemployment Placement List (RPL). A qualified and eligible permanent DOI employee may be selected before an ICTAP eligible.