Biologist.

About the role

Plans and implements natural resources management projects such as monitoring, restoration, invasive species control, and other actions. Uses and applies professional knowledge of ecological principles from a variety of natural resources disciplines. Plans, implements and interprets species and habitat monitoring and research projects to determine the status of plant and animal populations and communities as well as the success of natural resources management and restoration projects. Uses and applies professional knowledge to conduct data management, analysis, mapping, and scientific report writing. Works with interdisciplinary staff of different levels. Communicates effectively on technical and non-technical matters to a wide audience and works with a variety of groups and stakeholders including the military, other agencies, contractors and the public. Represents the Service with military partners by implementing partnership projects at multiple locations across Oklahoma and Texas.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period to evaluate fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Educational Requirement: Possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or a combination of education and experience meeting the requirements.
• Specialized Experience (GS-11): At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service, including:
  • Conducting and planning moderately complex biological or ecological investigations to assess baseline conditions for endangered, at-risk and other species and their habitats;
  • Developing and implementing habitat conservation or restoration projects;
  • Analyzing data and interpreting the findings for management; and
  • Preparing scientific technical reports.
• OR: Successful completion of at least 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position.
• OR: Combination of education and experience as listed above.
• Volunteer experience is creditable as qualifying experience.

You must submit transcripts to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; if selected and education was used to qualify, official transcripts must be provided before starting work.