Biologist

Only experience and education obtained by 09/17/2024 will be considered.

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

Basic Requirement:
Have a Bachelor's or higher degree in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience: Have a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a major in a biological science. The quality ofthe combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses would have provided an applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation. NOTE: You must
submit copies of your college transcripts to support educational claims.

Minimum Qualification [GS-12]:
Possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service performing all of the following: (1) leading, planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing biological or natural resource projects or studies related to sagebrush ecosystem conservation; (2) providing administrative, scientific, and technical oversight for a scientific program or project, including coordinating the efforts of multiple personnel involved in habitat or conservation and recovery; (3) serving as a technical advisor on the Endangered Species Act for other staff, government agencies, land owners, private interest groups, etc.; and/or (4) coordinating
activities with internal and external stakeholders to achieve mission and program conservation objectives; (5) evaluate species habitat conservation plans and develop collaborative solutions for resource management problems. NOTE: This experience must be clearly reflected in your resume.

Minimum Qualification [GS-13]:
Possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service performing all of the following: (1) coordinating, overseeing, and/or supervising ecosystem conservation at a statewide, regional, or national level; (2) coordinating collaborative conservation efforts with regional and/or rangewide leaders; (3) providing administrative, scientific, and technical leadership for a scientific program or project, including supervising or managing a staff of biological or natural resource professionals; (4) managing short- and long-term projects and assignments, including development of project timelines and implementation of projects according to schedules; and/or 5) mentor lower-level employees on endangered species listing, recovery, or consultation and species habitat conservation. NOTE: This experience must be clearly reflected in your resume.

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.