Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Battle Mountain, Nevada and Tonopah, Nevada. Information about Battle Mountain and Tonopah and the surrounding area can be found at Battle Mountain and Tonopah . We expect to fill four vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 10% incentive - see Additional Information. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. This position has a Basic Education Requirement. Meets the basic requirement for Wildlife Biologist because: Completed a bachelor’s Degree: biological science that included at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects such as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in wildlife biology; at least 12 semester hours in zoology; and at least 9 semester hours in botany or related plant sciences. A combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Must provide a copy of college transcript. Does not have the education or specialized experience (or combination) described above. For the GS-09: Meet the basic requirement AND one (1) year of professional experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal service. At this level, assignments are more difficult and complex than those performed at GS-05. Work requires application of expanded professional knowledge. Examples include planning and conducting wildlife field inventories and monitoring studies, interpreting data, and assisting in preparing wildlife management plans; preparing reports; recommending habitat management practices. OR meet the basic requirement AND I have completed 2 years of graduate education leading to a master’s degree in wildlife biology or a directly related field. OR meet the basic requirement AND I possess an equivalent combination of professional experience and second-year graduate level education for a total of 1 year. For the GS-11: Meet the basic requirement AND one (1) year of professional wildlife biologist experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service. Work is moderately difficult and requires considerable additional professional training. Examples include preparing wildlife portions of environmental assessments, analyzing surface use proposals on Threatened & Endangered Species, planning and conducting wildlife field inventories and monitoring studies, interpreting data, and preparing wildlife management plans. OR meet the basic requirement AND I have completed 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in wildlife biology or a directly related field. OR meet the basic requirement AND I have a combination of professional experience and third-year graduate level education for a total of 1 year. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f. ). S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: For GS 09: Some of the work is performed in an office setting. However, to gather samples and complete monitoring activities, much of the work requires the individual to walk, ride horseback, or ride vehicles over rough terrain, and perform duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or lifting. Work may also include lifting moderately heavy items, such as equipment and samples. For GS 11: The individual works in an office setting at this level, however, to gather samples and complete monitoring activities, the individual frequently may be required to walk or ride over rough terrain, performing duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or lifting. Work may also include lifting moderately heavy items, such as equipment and samples. Work Environment: For GS 09: Some of the work is performed in an office setting; however, considerable field work is required to complete projects. This may include camping or relatively long-term exposure to inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to discomfort from harsh weather, insects, or vegetation. The incumbent may also be subjected to hostile wildlife, chemicals, and other physical hazards. For GS 11: Much of the work is performed in an office setting. However, frequent field work is necessary to complete the work involving outdoor exposure. Outdoor exposure involves some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather. The incumbent may be subjected to hostile wildlife, chemical, and physical hazards. J-18808-Ljbffr
