Supervisory Fish Biologist_

Portland

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as lead Operations Division Fishery Biologist advising on all operational, maintenance and research aspects of fish passage at all Portland District operations field projects. Responsibilities Serve as the Fish and Wildlife Program Manager for Portland District. Develop budget for Operations Division's fish management program. Plan and develop Operation Divisions long-range goals, policies and objectives related to the protection, preservation, enhancement and/or mitigation of fish and wildlife resources associated with District water resource development projects. Prepare correspondence, regarding development and/or management of District operations and maintenance fish and wildlife programs. Provide oversight and resources for QA/QC actions to ensure daily operation and maintenance of fish passage facilities, including trap and haul facilities. Supervise Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) for contracts under the Fish and Wildlife Program. Meet with the Project Managers to discuss budgeting and executing the operation and maintenance of the fish and wildlife program. District point of contact for all fish and avian ESA-related operations and maintenance activities. Engage in formal and informal consultation and coordination with respective Federal agencies and Northwestern Division and make commitments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 in this document. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) Applicant must have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological science that included at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields, or excess course work (beyond the required 6 semester hours) in aquatic subjects. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) In addition to the IOR above, applicant must also meet specialized experience below: Specialized Experience GS-13: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience developing environmental, cultural or fish biology technical products; extensive coordination and integration of multiple disciplines to accomplish mission, and leadership role in infrastructure development projects. 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: d.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position (Engineers and Scientists - Resources and Construction). Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit fas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. 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. A Relocation Incentive may be considered. A Recruitment Incentive may be considered. Supervisory probationary period may be required. One-year probationary period may be required.