Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Description:

This position is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-11/12, working in East Orland, ME for the R5-Maine Ecological Services Field Office.

Requirements:

Only experience and education obtained by 04/22/2024 will be considered.

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

Basic Requirement: Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR A combination of education and experience that includes courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. This combination of education and experience sufficiently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the 0401 occupational series and is comparable to completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in an appropriate field as described previously.
Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service performing work in or directly related to the position to be filled. Qualifying experience includes (1) assisting with the preparation of written documents, participating in internal discussions, and delivering oral presentations regarding impacts of hydropower projects or other development projects on fish, wildlife, and plant resources; (2) providing technical assistance on and implementing policies and procedures specific to hydropower or other natural resource-related issues and opportunities; (3) reviewing and summarizing available scientific literature relating to aquatic organism passage at hydropower facilities, as well as methods to mitigate impacts and minimize habitat destruction; (4) supporting planning efforts with public and private groups and other agencies (federal, state, tribal, local) to achieve organizational goals; (5) coordinating with senior staff to inspect projects for compliance with organizational policies, standards, and plans, followed by recommendations to support compliance. OR Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree -OR- possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in or related to the work of the position to be filled (e.g., fish and/or wildlife biology, ecology, conservation science, etc.). OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.
Minimum Qualification [GS- 12] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing work in or directly related tot he position to be filled. Qualifying experience includes (1) preparing objective and complete written documents, leading internal discussions, and delivering oral presentations regarding impacts of hydropower projects or other development projects, reviews, or investigations on fish, wildlife, and plant resources; (2) serving as a technical expert on fish/aquatic organism passage, hydropower, and other natural resource-related issues, providing assistance on related issues and opportunities, and developing guidance on proper implementation of policies and procedures; (3) providing recommendations to support aquatic organism passage at hydropower facilities, mitigate impacts, and minimize habitat destruction; (4) participating in diverse, complex, and multi-disciplinary planning efforts with public and private groups, and agencies (federal, state, tribal, local) to achieve organizational goals; (5) inspecting projects for compliance with policies, standard, and plans, and providing recommendations to ensure compliance.
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.