Fish and Wildlife Biologist.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) · Orland, ME · 1 mo ago
Full-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: Duties (maybe heading "Responsibilities"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We have Duties content; we can map to Responsibilities. Also Requirements (conditions of employment) and Qualifications (education, etc). Also maybe Skills? Not present. Benefits: there is mention of benefits package but no specifics; we should not create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It says "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package... Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered." That's generic, not specific. So we should not include Benefits. Pay/Schedule not present. So we output sections: Responsibilities (from Duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (basic education requirement, minimum qualifications GS-11 and GS-12, volunteer experience, education, additional information maybe). We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. There's some like "Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement." That's substantive? It's about announcement; maybe keep as part of Additional information? It's not a heading; we can include as paragraph under Qualifications or separate? Probably keep as paragraph under Qualifications or maybe under Additional information but we don't have a heading for that. Could create a section "Additional Information" but not in allowed headings list; but we could still use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We have Duties content; we can map to Responsibilities. Also Requirements (conditions of employment) and Qualifications (education, etc). Also maybe Skills? Not present. Benefits: there is mention of benefits package but no specifics; we should not create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It says "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package... Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered." That's generic, not specific. So we should not include Benefits. Pay/Schedule not present. So we output sections: Responsibilities (from Duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (basic education requirement, minimum qualifications GS-11 and GS-12, volunteer experience, education, additional information maybe). We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. There's some like "Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement." That's substantive? It's about announcement; maybe keep as part of Additional information? It's not a heading; we can include as paragraph under Qualifications or separate? Probably keep as paragraph under Qualifications or maybe under Additional information but we don't have a heading for that. Could create a section "Additional Information" but not in allowed headings list; but we could still use for any section heading? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It gives examples but not exclusive list. Probably we should stick to those headings only. So we can put extra info under Qualifications or Requirements as paragraphs.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for duties we should list each duty as
- . The duties paragraph is long; we need to split into list items. The text includes multiple sentences; we can break at each major duty separated by periods? Better to extract each bullet-like duty: The original says "Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:" then a long sentence with many clauses separated by periods? Let's parse:
"Collaborates and builds productive internal and external relationships on matters of complex nature to promote conservation.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both internally and externally, such that technical or complicated subjects are presented or explained effectively to a variety of diverse audiences, both internal and external.
Negotiates with project proponents and Federal/state agencies concerning measures, standards, and procedures to protect, restore, enhance, and conserve fish and wildlife resources.
Proactively seeks out creative, conservation solutions.
Project Management: Develops, establishes and maintains timelines, manages, coordinates, collaborates, evaluates, negotiates, documents, and monitors complex projects from cradle to grave using established processes that provide the full record of a project.
Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures.
Recommends ways to eliminate, minimize, or off-set impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat.
Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and the Federal Power Act.
Prepares written correspondence and reports based on the literature, observations, and investigations conducted.
Reports and papers are used to analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on trust, rare, candidate, proposed, threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level."
We can make each as
- . Good.
Requirements: Conditions of employment list: 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probation to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. Then a long paragraph about probation details. We could list each condition as
- and then maybe a paragraph for probation details. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can include the probation details as a
after the list.
Qualifications: Basic Education Requirement (two options). Minimum Qualifications GS-11 (three options). Minimum Qualifications GS-12 (options). Volunteer Experience paragraph. Education paragraph (transcript requirements). Foreign Education paragraph. Additional information paragraphs (promotion, ethics, physical demands, work environment, etc). We need to keep all.
We should not include boilerplate like "Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement." That's substantive? It's about announcement; we can keep as paragraph under Qualifications maybe.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not include Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless stated. Benefits mentioned generically but not specific; we should not create Benefits section.
Thus output:
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
... etc
Probation details paragraph...
Qualifications
Basic Education Requirement ...
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-11: ...
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-12: ...
Volunteer Experience: ...
Education: ...
Foreign Education: ...
Additional information: ...
We need to ensure we preserve all details exactly as given, but we can reformat into paragraphs/lists. Must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to copy the text verbatim (maybe minor punctuation). Let's extract each piece.
Duties list items: We'll copy each sentence as is.
Let's list them exactly:
1. Collaborates and builds productive internal and external relationships on matters of complex nature to promote conservation.
2. Communicates clearly and effectively, both internally and externally, such that technical or complicated subjects are presented or explained effectively to a variety of diverse audiences, both internal and external.
3. Negotiates with project proponents and Federal/state agencies concerning measures, standards, and procedures to protect, restore, enhance, and conserve fish and wildlife resources.
4. Proactively seeks out creative, conservation solutions.
5. Project Management: Develops, establishes and maintains timelines, manages, coordinates, collaborates, evaluates, negotiates, documents, and monitors complex projects from cradle to grave using established processes that provide the full record of a project.
6. Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures.
7. Recommends ways to eliminate, minimize, or off-set impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat.
8. Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and the Federal Power Act.
9. Prepares written correspondence and reports based on the literature, observations, and investigations conducted.
10. Reports and papers are used to analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on trust, rare, candidate, proposed, threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
11. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Now Requirements list items:
- 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.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probation to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
Then probation details paragraph: The paragraph starting "This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process..." We'll copy that whole paragraph.
Let's copy exactly:
"This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest."
Now Qualifications:
Basic Education Requirement paragraph: "A) Possess a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; ORB) Possess a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in the biological sciences (i.e., at least 24 semester hours) as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position."
Note there is missing space between OR and B; but we keep as is.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-11: paragraph: "In addition to the basic education requirement above, you must possess the qualifications below in order to qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level. A) Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as a GS-09 in Federal service performing the following duties:(1) facilitating activities pursuant to sections of the Endangered Species Act; (2) conducting status surveys for listed candidate species; (3) preparing written correspondence to partners internally or externally, communicating and facilitating activities pursuant to the ESA or conservation projects in general. ORB) Possess 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the biological sciences, natural resource management, or a closely related field which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position; ORC) Possess a combination of education and experience as listed above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of progressively higher-level graduate education you have completed and then divide it by 54. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts."
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-12: paragraph: "In addition to the basic education requirement above, you must possess the qualifications below in order to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level. A) Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as a GS-11 in Federal service performing the following duties: (1) coordinating and facilitating activities pursuant to sections of the Endangered Species Act; (2) planning and conducting status surveys for listed candidate species; (3) coordinating wide ranging initiatives
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It gives examples but not exclusive list. Probably we should stick to those headings only. So we can put extra info under Qualifications or Requirements as paragraphs.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for duties we should list each duty as
- . The duties paragraph is long; we need to split into list items. The text includes multiple sentences; we can break at each major duty separated by periods? Better to extract each bullet-like duty: The original says "Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:" then a long sentence with many clauses separated by periods? Let's parse:
"Collaborates and builds productive internal and external relationships on matters of complex nature to promote conservation.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both internally and externally, such that technical or complicated subjects are presented or explained effectively to a variety of diverse audiences, both internal and external.
Negotiates with project proponents and Federal/state agencies concerning measures, standards, and procedures to protect, restore, enhance, and conserve fish and wildlife resources.
Proactively seeks out creative, conservation solutions.
Project Management: Develops, establishes and maintains timelines, manages, coordinates, collaborates, evaluates, negotiates, documents, and monitors complex projects from cradle to grave using established processes that provide the full record of a project.
Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures.
Recommends ways to eliminate, minimize, or off-set impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat.
Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and the Federal Power Act.
Prepares written correspondence and reports based on the literature, observations, and investigations conducted.
Reports and papers are used to analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on trust, rare, candidate, proposed, threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level."
We can make each as
- . Good.
Requirements: Conditions of employment list: 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probation to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. Then a long paragraph about probation details. We could list each condition as
- and then maybe a paragraph for probation details. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can include the probation details as a
after the list.
Qualifications: Basic Education Requirement (two options). Minimum Qualifications GS-11 (three options). Minimum Qualifications GS-12 (options). Volunteer Experience paragraph. Education paragraph (transcript requirements). Foreign Education paragraph. Additional information paragraphs (promotion, ethics, physical demands, work environment, etc). We need to keep all.
We should not include boilerplate like "Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement." That's substantive? It's about announcement; we can keep as paragraph under Qualifications maybe.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not include Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless stated. Benefits mentioned generically but not specific; we should not create Benefits section.
Thus output:
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
... etc
Probation details paragraph...
Qualifications
Basic Education Requirement ...
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-11: ...
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-12: ...
Volunteer Experience: ...
Education: ...
Foreign Education: ...
Additional information: ...
We need to ensure we preserve all details exactly as given, but we can reformat into paragraphs/lists. Must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to copy the text verbatim (maybe minor punctuation). Let's extract each piece.
Duties list items: We'll copy each sentence as is.
Let's list them exactly:
1. Collaborates and builds productive internal and external relationships on matters of complex nature to promote conservation.
2. Communicates clearly and effectively, both internally and externally, such that technical or complicated subjects are presented or explained effectively to a variety of diverse audiences, both internal and external.
3. Negotiates with project proponents and Federal/state agencies concerning measures, standards, and procedures to protect, restore, enhance, and conserve fish and wildlife resources.
4. Proactively seeks out creative, conservation solutions.
5. Project Management: Develops, establishes and maintains timelines, manages, coordinates, collaborates, evaluates, negotiates, documents, and monitors complex projects from cradle to grave using established processes that provide the full record of a project.
6. Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures.
7. Recommends ways to eliminate, minimize, or off-set impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat.
8. Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and the Federal Power Act.
9. Prepares written correspondence and reports based on the literature, observations, and investigations conducted.
10. Reports and papers are used to analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on trust, rare, candidate, proposed, threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
11. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Now Requirements list items:
- 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.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probation to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
Then probation details paragraph: The paragraph starting "This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process..." We'll copy that whole paragraph.
Let's copy exactly:
"This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest."
Now Qualifications:
Basic Education Requirement paragraph: "A) Possess a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; ORB) Possess a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in the biological sciences (i.e., at least 24 semester hours) as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position."
Note there is missing space between OR and B; but we keep as is.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-11: paragraph: "In addition to the basic education requirement above, you must possess the qualifications below in order to qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level. A) Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as a GS-09 in Federal service performing the following duties:(1) facilitating activities pursuant to sections of the Endangered Species Act; (2) conducting status surveys for listed candidate species; (3) preparing written correspondence to partners internally or externally, communicating and facilitating activities pursuant to the ESA or conservation projects in general. ORB) Possess 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the biological sciences, natural resource management, or a closely related field which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position; ORC) Possess a combination of education and experience as listed above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of progressively higher-level graduate education you have completed and then divide it by 54. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts."
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-12: paragraph: "In addition to the basic education requirement above, you must possess the qualifications below in order to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level. A) Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as a GS-11 in Federal service performing the following duties: (1) coordinating and facilitating activities pursuant to sections of the Endangered Species Act; (2) planning and conducting status surveys for listed candidate species; (3) coordinating wide ranging initiatives
after the list. Qualifications: Basic Education Requirement (two options). Minimum Qualifications GS-11 (three options). Minimum Qualifications GS-12 (options). Volunteer Experience paragraph. Education paragraph (transcript requirements). Foreign Education paragraph. Additional information paragraphs (promotion, ethics, physical demands, work environment, etc). We need to keep all. We should not include boilerplate like "Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement." That's substantive? It's about announcement; we can keep as paragraph under Qualifications maybe. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must not include Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless stated. Benefits mentioned generically but not specific; we should not create Benefits section. Thus output:
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. ... etc
Probation details paragraph...
Qualifications
Basic Education Requirement ...
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-11: ...
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-12: ...
Volunteer Experience: ...
Education: ...
Foreign Education: ...
Additional information: ...
We need to ensure we preserve all details exactly as given, but we can reformat into paragraphs/lists. Must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to copy the text verbatim (maybe minor punctuation). Let's extract each piece. Duties list items: We'll copy each sentence as is. Let's list them exactly: 1. Collaborates and builds productive internal and external relationships on matters of complex nature to promote conservation. 2. Communicates clearly and effectively, both internally and externally, such that technical or complicated subjects are presented or explained effectively to a variety of diverse audiences, both internal and external. 3. Negotiates with project proponents and Federal/state agencies concerning measures, standards, and procedures to protect, restore, enhance, and conserve fish and wildlife resources. 4. Proactively seeks out creative, conservation solutions. 5. Project Management: Develops, establishes and maintains timelines, manages, coordinates, collaborates, evaluates, negotiates, documents, and monitors complex projects from cradle to grave using established processes that provide the full record of a project. 6. Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures. 7. Recommends ways to eliminate, minimize, or off-set impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat. 8. Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and the Federal Power Act. 9. Prepares written correspondence and reports based on the literature, observations, and investigations conducted. 10. Reports and papers are used to analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on trust, rare, candidate, proposed, threatened and endangered species and their habitats. 11. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Now Requirements list items: - 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. - As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probation to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. Then probation details paragraph: The paragraph starting "This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process..." We'll copy that whole paragraph. Let's copy exactly: "This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest." Now Qualifications: Basic Education Requirement paragraph: "A) Possess a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; ORB) Possess a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in the biological sciences (i.e., at least 24 semester hours) as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position." Note there is missing space between OR and B; but we keep as is. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-11: paragraph: "In addition to the basic education requirement above, you must possess the qualifications below in order to qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level. A) Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as a GS-09 in Federal service performing the following duties:(1) facilitating activities pursuant to sections of the Endangered Species Act; (2) conducting status surveys for listed candidate species; (3) preparing written correspondence to partners internally or externally, communicating and facilitating activities pursuant to the ESA or conservation projects in general. ORB) Possess 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the biological sciences, natural resource management, or a closely related field which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position; ORC) Possess a combination of education and experience as listed above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of progressively higher-level graduate education you have completed and then divide it by 54. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts." MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-12: paragraph: "In addition to the basic education requirement above, you must possess the qualifications below in order to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level. A) Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as a GS-11 in Federal service performing the following duties: (1) coordinating and facilitating activities pursuant to sections of the Endangered Species Act; (2) planning and conducting status surveys for listed candidate species; (3) coordinating wide ranging initiatives