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| Job Title : Wildlife Biologist |
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Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
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US-CO-Carr, CO |
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License/Certification Required |
-- Other --
Public |
Minimum Career Level |
N/A |
Required Education |
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GPA Required |
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| Required Travel |
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| Training Available |
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| Salary |
$58,274.00
to $75,756.00
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Job Announcement Number:
R6-08-172598-D
Wildlife Biologist
SALARY RANGE: 58,274.00 - 75,756.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, February 08, 2008
to Friday, February 22, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0486-11POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Carr, CO
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is more than a career. It is commitment shared by more than 9,000 men and women representing a diverse range of professions, backgrounds, and specialties who are dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. From the Arctic Ocean to the South Pacific, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean, Service personnel are working hard to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy nature's beauty and bounty.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All qualified U.S. Citizens.
This is a permanent, full-time position with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, Fisheries and Ecological Services, National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center in Carr, Colorado.
The incumbent of this position assists in coordinating and implementing activities associated with recovery of the endangered Black-footed Ferret. Incumbent is primarily responsible for assisting the On-Site Manager of the Services' National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center (FCC), with daily management of the FCC captive Black-footed ferret population and assisting with oversight of partner Black-footed Ferret Species Survival Plan (SSP) captive breeding facilities to ensure the propagation of Black-footed Ferrets for genetic maintenance of the species and for reintroduction purposes. Duties also include assisting with FCC staff with daily animal care and husbandry work of the endangered Black-footed ferret in addition to prairie dogs and hamsters as associated with management and operation of the FCC.
This position will be filled at the GS-11 grade level.
DUAL CONSIDERATION: THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ANNOUNCED FOR STATUS CANDIDATES UNDER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER R6-08-172778-M. Current Federal employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special authorities, and veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service are encouraged to apply as status applicants under Vacancy Announcement R6-08-172778-M. PLEASE SEE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT R6-08-172778-M FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses for this position will not be paid by the Department of Interior. Any such expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be your responsibility.
Security Background Investigation:If a determination is made that an investigation is needed, selectee(s) will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment security investigation prior to receiving a firm offer of employment.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship RequiredA security background investigation may be requiredMay be required to complete a one-year probationary periodTravel - 10% of time
Send Mail to:
US Fish and Wildlife Service Colorado
Human Resources
134 Union Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80228
For questions about this job:
Laura A. Peterson
Phone: (303)236-4732
TDD: 303-236-0270
Email: fw6_hro@fws.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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R6-08-172598-D
Wildlife Biologist
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Qualification requirements may be condensed. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions will be used to determine qualifications. This handbook can be viewed at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp. You must submit sufficient information regarding previous work experience to evaluate against qualification requirements. You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
In addition to meeting the "Specialized Experience" requirements listed below, applicants must meet the education requirements as described under "Basic Requirements".
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-11: One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09 grade level is qualifying for GS-11) that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: recognizing various diseases and health conditions of Black-footed ferrets and prairie dogs; surveying and handling Black-footed ferrets in both captive and wild environments; experience with animal husbandry, reproductive assessment and captive breeding of endangered Black-footed ferrets.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education from an accredited college or university leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to the position being filled.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying at the GS-11 grade levels, which when combined meets 100% of the qualification requirements.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience regardless of whether compensation was received or whether the experience was gained as a part-time or full-time occupation. Full-time work is generally considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
The position requires completion of a specific course of study as reflected below.You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial photocopy) to document that you have met these education requirements.Official transcripts will be required if you are selected to fill the position.College transcripts are also required if you currently occupy or previously occupied the series for which you are applying.If you have attended more than one university/college or have completed more than one degree, you must submit documentation from each university/college. (Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online.) Failure to submit this documentation by the closing date will result in disqualification from further consideration.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service or education that is recognized by the Secretary of Education from an accredited body.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A.Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a biological science that included:-At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; AND-At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); AND-At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences.
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B.Combination of education and experience-equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science as described, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to show how he/she satisfies the course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college coursework meets the specific course requirements above, you will be rated ineligible.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Five points may be added to the eligible ratings of veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; or, served in a military action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
R6-08-172598-D
Wildlife Biologist
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Carr, CO
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Incumbent assists in the development, review and implementation of Black-footed ferret husbandry protocols associated with FCC operations and other Black-footed ferrets housed at managed SSP facilities in the United States and Canada. Provides assistance and/or advice to all Species Survival Plan facilities through participation on monthly conference calls and/or travel to partner facilities. Provides care for Black-footed ferrets while maintaining laboratory, indoor facilities, and outdoor facilities in a clean, safe condition. Duties include cage cleaning, feeding and watering animals, as well as providing treatment for minor illnesses or diseases. Enters data on animals' condition and health and maintains records of daily routines. Assists with assessment of male and female Black-footed ferret reproductive status and provides special animal care during breeding, whelping, and weaning seasons. Prepares and ships dead Black-footed ferrets to pathologists for identification of cause of death. Works closely with On-site Manager in developing and implementing annual Black-footed ferrett breeding recommendations based on maintenance of genetic diversity of the SSP population. Attends quarterly meetings of the Local Government Front Range Prairie Dog group and assists On-site Manager with coordination of prairie dog deliveries, processing, shipment to Black-footed ferret SSP facilities, data entry and year end report writing and presentation. Assists FCC staff in care of prairie dog quarantine facilities and processing of prairie dogs and oversees shipment of dead prairie dogs to pathologists for identification of cause of death. Serves as a resource person for Black-footed ferret, prairie dog and hamster animal care and responds to emergency calls. Responsible for responding to weather emergencies related to the need to provide care for a captive animals housed at FCC. Assists the on-site manager with coordination of annual transfers of Black-footed ferrets among SSP facilities, to preconditioning facilities and to reintroduction sites following established SSP transportation protocols. Assists field personnel at Black-footed ferret reintroduction sites with monitoring health of free-ranging ferrets through collection of biomedical information, vaccination and collection of ectoparasites. Activities may include collecting basic data through field investigations, searching published technical sources for information, and review of project-related documents (e.g., Black-footed ferret specimen requests, research proposals, endangered species permit reports, etc.). Uses approved Black-footed ferret trapping and handling techniques and anesthesia procedures to identify free-ranging Black-footed ferrets with passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags. Irregular work hours are expected to meet the needs of the captive population of endangered Black-footed ferrets and other needs of the recovery program.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:Frequent travel is required; at times will require exceeding normal working hours particularly during travel status. Normal activities such as sitting, standing, walking in an office or meeting environment, or travel by motor vehicle or commercial aircraft. Employee may also be required to lift and carry heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Field investigations may involve travel throughout the United State, Mexico and Canada and travel in off-road vehicles or walking long distances during inclement weather or over wet, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces may be expected. The work requires both office and outdoor work. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Travel with overnight lodging at commercial facilities as well as attending meetings in other agency offices or locations is required. Subject to hazards of working with animals, including diseases, bites, or other physical injuries.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
R6-08-172598-D
Wildlife Biologist
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
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If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above (prior to assignment of veteran’s preference points) on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
All new employees of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay prior to appointment.
New employees who are expected to travel on official business are required to apply for a Government travel charge card within 30 days of their appointment.
If a selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition.However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
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