Biologist – Federal government of the United States – Thousand Oaks, CA

Job title: Biologist

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryThis term Biologist position is located in Yosemite National Park, in the Resources Management & Science Division.

• This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10 years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates05/03/2024 to 05/14/2024Salary$59,966 – $77,955 per yearSalary shown is rest of US scale. Final salary will be determined based on duty location.Pay scale & gradeGS 9Locations5 vacancies in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typeTerm – Not to exceed 13 monthsWork scheduleMultiple Schedules – Full time or mix of full-time and part-time schedule throughout the year based on location.ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberPW-1549-YOSE-24-12372539-DEControl number789683800This job is open toVideosDutiesPlans and implements vegetation projects, (ecological restoration, revegetation, or invasive plant management), including planning, project design, budget, coordination, implementation and tracking.Directs and supports field crews, including hiring, onboarding, training, assigning work, adjusting work plans, supporting employee development and evaluating performance. Manages an effective safety program to safeguard persons, environment, facilities and equipment.Incorporates appropriate GIS technology into job to provide comprehensive and scientifically sound answers to inquiries from managers and others. Uses automated methods of data collection, analysis or illustration. Inputs data into digital form.Evaluate project results by adapting monitoring or assessment protocols, collecting, managing, summarizing, and analyzing spatial and tabular data and reporting results in written and graphical formats.In concert with the supervisor or a higher graded specialist, prepares specific resource action plans and strategies needed to successfully manage, restore, and protect natural ecosystems.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver’s license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• You will be required to complete a one-year trial period.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

QualificationsAll qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/14/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.Individual Occupational RequirementsBasic RequirementsDegree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.orCombination 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 requirements you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below.EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) Coordinate the implementation of scientifically credible ecological restoration projects; (2) Collection, maintain, summarize and report on natural resource data in order to ensure highly credible data acquisition and reporting; and (3) provides advice, assistance and training to field crews, students, student conservationist assistants and volunteers involved in resource management projects and field research.
You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 2 years of graduate level education leading to a masters degree or a masters degree or masters degree equivalent in a related field as described above. You must include transcripts.
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Successful completion of a combination of graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours and experience as described above.Volunteer Experience: 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.ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.EducationTo qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.If you are using to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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.Additional informationA selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.Positions filled in Thousand Oaks will be full time.
Positions filled in Yosemite will have multiple work schedules. Regular tour of duty is full time however for up to 3 pay periods between December and January tour of duty will be part time for less then 40 hours a week.A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.Physical Demands: The position may require strenuous physical activity including periods of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Some activities will occur in physically dangerous areas or settings. Documentary research and report writing work is sedentary, which entails the ability to concentrate and write for long periods of time.Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Assignments may be performed in potentially hazardous areas including steep rocky terrain, arctic environments, and forests. Flying in fixed and rotary wing aircraft is possible.The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

• Benefits

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. .

Expected salary: $59966 – 77955 per year

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Job date: Wed, 08 May 2024 00:49:58 GMT

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