BIOLOGIST
Company
Department of the Navy - Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Location
Bangor, Washington Bangor, Washington
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- May be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety. shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Qualifications
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Technical leadership and regulatory support in natural resources management for complex and controversial issues.
2) Ability to analyze, prepare, and/or provide senior level review, assessment and oversight of specialized products to ensure technical accuracy, regional consistency, and conformance with DOD and Navy policy. These products include natural resources documents, such as: threatened or endangered species and/or marine species survey plans and reports, biological assessments for Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations, Marine Mammal Protection Act applications, Essential Fish Habitat Assessments for Magnuson-Stevens Act consultations, Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans, and pertinent Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Statement reviews.
3) Ability to apply expert knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the specialty, in particular act as the project leader for execution of difficult and highly complex or controversial projects or program initiatives with far-reaching scope and effect.
4) Prepare and conduct briefings and coordination for supported commands, elected officials, the public, regulatory agencies, the chain-of-command, and others as needed.
NOTE: This experience must be clearly supported by your resume.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:
- A 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to bachelor's degree in one of the following: Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- You have a combination of education and experience in one of the above majors that includes at least 24 semester hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience demonstrates 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.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION is required in accordance with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 USC 423) as amended.
Several vacancies may be filled.
Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Physical Demands: Work requires regular and recurring field investigations and site visits in which there is a considerable amount of walking, stooping, bending, and climbing.
Work Environment: Work is performed both in an office setting and outdoors. Though most work will be done indoors, the incumbent will also perform field work in a variety of natural settings such as forested areas, waterfront areas, desert environments, wetlands, and other undeveloped areas. Occasionally, field work will involve hiking into remote areas or working from a small craft. The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that could involve working outdoors in adverse weather conditions or that may require special safety precautions while in the presence of construction or industrial operations and operating equipment. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as "hard-hats", coats, boots, goggles, gloves, and shields.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Date Posted
09/12/2024
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