Supervisory Biologist.

Duties Serves as a senior Environmental Technical Specialist and provides expert advice, opinions, and recommendations on biological and historical property aspects of environmental planning.Ensures that the environmental analysis and planning work of the team is carried out in an efficient and effective manner by performing a range of supervisory coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities.Promotes and incorporates Environmental Operating Principles into team assignments.Develops environmental design features for incorporation into project design of proposed Civil Works projects.Works under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief, Environmental Planning Branch of the Regional Planning and Environment Division North (RPEDN). Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Relocation/PCS MAY BE authorized.Recruitment/Relocation/Retention MAY BE authorized.See other requirements below. Qualifications Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is Basic Requirement For General Biologist 0401 Series: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below: GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Apply environmental laws, regulations, policies, and/or principles of environmental compliance to support projects such as flood damage reduction, ecosystem restoration, and/or environmental mitigation; and 2) provide leadership in environmental planning and/or environmental compliance activities by providing guidance and/or support to team members on environmental compliance matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). "Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted." Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.Direct deposit of pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.One year Supervisory trial/probationary period may be required.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.