Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Hiring for Biological Science Tech (Wildlife) at United States Full Time

Summary This vacancy announcement is part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service coordinated advertisement for 4 Biological Science Tech (Wildlife)s GS-0404-7 This is a term position expected to last 13 MONTHS but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management’s discretion. There will be one position available in either Othello, WA or Burbank, WA Missouri Valley, IA has one position Midway has two positions Responsibilities As a Biological Science Tech (Wildlife) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Assists in the planning and implementation of wildlife censuses and surveys and recommends wildlife management practices Assists in planning multifaceted wildlife studies by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel Monitors elements of the physical environment, such as temperature, precipitation, stream flow, snow depth, wind speed, and humidity Develops databases and analyzes data using standard statistical methods and procedures in preparation of wildlife reports Operates farm tractors, light trucks, vehicles, small water craft and various other equipment such as generators, radios, radio tracking equipment, water monitoring equipment, global positioning For DeSoto NWR -DeSoto NWR lays along the Missouri River in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. The refuge offers high value habitat for migratory birds in both the spring and the fall, and is home to the Bertrand Museum with over 250,000 artifacts. The incumbent will primarily assist refuge management and biologist with habitat management (forest, grassland and wetland) but will be exposed to all refuge programs on this refuge. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 06/16/2023 will be considered. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. Your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other supporting documents MUST describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties to be considered for this job opportunity announcement (See Required Documents Section). In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-7] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-6 in the Federal service. Experience includes: basic and applied habitat restoration techniques of wetland habitats for the benefit of various species; experience in the practices/techniques and terminology related to wildlife management and habitats; capturing, handling and monitoring a variety of species; knowledge and experience working with laws and regulations, as well as policies pertaining to the protection of a variety of federally listed species and their habitat; using computer technology to maintain and retrieve information from automated data systems, and statistical software programs in order to develop reports; working with and leading volunteers; ability to effectively communicate orally, OR One full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) in a discipline that is directly related to this position, OR An equivalent combination of graduate level education AND qualifying specialized experience which together equals 100% of the requirement. Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution’s registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: -No PCS entitlements authorized Telework: This position is suitable for telework only in an emergency or natural disaster. Othello, WA: Housing is available Midway: The incumbent will be living on a remote island Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/” Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.