USFWS Wildlife Biologist (Ornithology)

OPENING DATE: 12/14/2016

CLOSING DATE: 12/18/2016

DEPARTMENT: US Fish and Wildlife Service

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SALARY: $59,329 – $92,445 / Per Year

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The major duties of the position include but are not limited to:

Facilitates human dimensions research and strategic communications, education, and outreach planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities in support of all bird and habitat conservation priorities of the Sonoran Joint Venture staff
Conducts research and evaluation to determine human dimensions needs for conservation in the Sonoran Joint Venture
Develops funding in support of the Sonoran Joint Venture priority projects from a variety of sources
Manages and guides Sonoran Joint Venture and its partners including print, online, and broadcast media
Leads efforts to promote birding tourism in the Sonoran Joint Venture region
Manages public affairs activities
Travel: 25% or greater – frequent travel by various means of surface and air transportation is required to attend meeting and to conduct field work

QUALIFICATIONS:

By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the minimum qualification requirements as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook and as identified in this announcement below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in a biological science that includes the following course work: 1) 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 2) 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; AND 3) at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences. Please Note: If you select this response, please provide transcripts to show how you meet this requirement.

Applicants must have a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a major in a biological science. This combination includes 1) at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects as described in “A” above; AND 2) 12 semester hours in zoology subjects as described in “A” above; AND 3) 9 semester hours in botany as described in “A” above. Please Note: If you select this response, you must submit transcripts to show how you meet the education requirement.

GS-11 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. The experience equipped me with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience includes: experience with strategic communications planning, implementation, and monitoring, experience with building partnerships to increase collaboration and support for bird and habitat conservation and management, expertise in website design and management, use of social media, and other communications tools and outlets in support of natural resource conservation and partnership building.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. in wildlife biology or a directly related field.

Applicants must possess an equivalent combination of professional experience and graduate level education beyond the second year leading to Master’s degree in wildlife management or wildlife biology which together equals 100% of the requirements.

GS-12 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have one year of professional experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include: experience leading the development of a comprehensive strategic communications and outreach program in support of bird or natural resource conservation, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; experience building partnerships and relationships to increase collaboration and support for bird and habitat conservation, monitoring, and management; expertise in bird identification, bird survey/monitoring techniques, and bird ecology and natural history in arid landscapes, and the ability to apply this knowledge in the field; professional knowledge of advanced principles, concepts, theories, and methods of conservation biology and related sciences with emphasis on ornithology and migratory bird populations and ecology.

Transcripts: You must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial photocopy) to support your educational claims if you are qualifying for the position based on education. Failure to submit this documentation by the closing date will result in disqualification from further consideration. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected to fill the position. College transcripts are still required if you currently occupy or previously occupied the series for which you are applying.

Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service or education that is recognized by the Secretary of Education from an accredited body.

Key Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Background Investigation
One-year probation period
Possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license
Obtain a passport and be able to travel internationally

Requirements:A background investigation is required for this position. Completion of a 1-year probationary period is required (if one has not yet been completed).Time in grade restrictions apply to the qualification requirements for this position for Federal employees. Your application must clearly provide evidence that you have served (1) year at the next lower grade level by the closing date of this announcement.Must possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license prior to operating Government-owned vehicles.Must obtain a passport and be able to travel internationally.Physical Demands and Work Environment:While much of the work is sedentary. the incumbent is regularly required to conduct on-site trainings and evaluations that include some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces in hot, dry, or humid environments; bending, crouching, stooping, or other such moderate physical activity; and boating in rough water. Average strength, agility, and coordination are required. Long days afield require considerable stamina. Heavy lifting may be required on an infrequent basis. Frequent travel, often internationally, is required.The work requires both office and outdoor work. The office is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Frequent travel by various means of surface and air transportation is required to attend meeting and to conduct field work. A variety of temperature and weather extremes may be encountered while in the field. The incumbent may be subject to large numbers of biting insects and may be required to work in close proximity to large animals such as bear and moose. He/she may need to carry a firearm for personal protection from wildlife. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property.

To apply visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/459591200/