Supervisory Wildlife Biologist (State Director)
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including time in grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME IN GRADE:
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree:
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. OR:
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 shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the Basic Requirement you must also meet the following:
FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Experience consulting with program coordinators and superiors as need for assistance with for coordinating and implementing activities related to resolving wildlife damage conflicts to protect various resources including agriculture, forestry, property, natural resources, and public health and safety. Experience dealing with problems and resolutions that encompass a wide range of environmental and local influences. Experience with budgetary oversight of a program that is supported by federal and cooperative funds. Experience providing guidance for a workforce of federal and cooperatively funded employee, which includes subordinate supervisors, biologists, technicians, and various administrative staff. Experience coordinating with immediate supervisor; insuring that wildlife damage management objectives are accomplished in keeping with federal and state laws and regulations with supervisor. Note:
There is no education substitution for this grade level. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Experience planning, coordinating and implementing activities related to resolving wildlife damage conflicts to protect various resources including agriculture, forestry, property, natural resources, and public health and safety. Experience dealing with problems and resolutions that encompass a wide range of environmental, cultural and political influences. Experience formulating budget estimates and administering expenditures for a complex, multi-faceted program consisting of federal, state, and/or other cooperative funded budgets. Experience overseeing a workforce of federal and cooperatively funded employee, which includes subordinate supervisors, biologists, technicians, and various administrative staff. Experience insuring that wildlife damage management objectives are accomplished in keeping with federal and state laws and regulations, and sound conservation principles. Note:
There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree:
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. OR:
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 shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the Basic Requirement you must also meet the following:
FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Experience consulting with program coordinators and superiors as need for assistance with for coordinating and implementing activities related to resolving wildlife damage conflicts to protect various resources including agriculture, forestry, property, natural resources, and public health and safety. Experience dealing with problems and resolutions that encompass a wide range of environmental and local influences. Experience with budgetary oversight of a program that is supported by federal and cooperative funds. Experience providing guidance for a workforce of federal and cooperatively funded employee, which includes subordinate supervisors, biologists, technicians, and various administrative staff. Experience coordinating with immediate supervisor; insuring that wildlife damage management objectives are accomplished in keeping with federal and state laws and regulations with supervisor. Note:
There is no education substitution for this grade level. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Experience planning, coordinating and implementing activities related to resolving wildlife damage conflicts to protect various resources including agriculture, forestry, property, natural resources, and public health and safety. Experience dealing with problems and resolutions that encompass a wide range of environmental, cultural and political influences. Experience formulating budget estimates and administering expenditures for a complex, multi-faceted program consisting of federal, state, and/or other cooperative funded budgets. Experience overseeing a workforce of federal and cooperatively funded employee, which includes subordinate supervisors, biologists, technicians, and various administrative staff. Experience insuring that wildlife damage management objectives are accomplished in keeping with federal and state laws and regulations, and sound conservation principles. Note:
There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0486 Wildlife Biology - Salary Range:
$74,596 to $115,313 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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