Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major duties

You will work with internal organizations, state and federal wildlife agencies, and university researchers to collect biological data necessary for the preparation and implementation of natural resources management plans. You will identify fish, wildlife, and program requirements that require contractual support. You will make recommends and prepare documents for habitat improvement, species management, outdoor recreation, and nuisance wildlife control projects in consideration of biological needs, project standards, and the needs of other resources. You will provide leadership and supervision of field crews to implement projects and serves as technical coordinator for contracts involving biological surveys You will develop plans for information and education activities in wildlife conservation. You will be responsible for assigned areas of public relations activities, such as speaking at meetings and participating in field trips. You will manage daily changes to MCB Quantico website to communicate current hunting schedules, trout stocking, volunteer program work schedules, and other advisories to base patrons. You will gather, compile, and analyze biological data to determine habitat needs and requirements of plant and animal species, including threatened and endangered species.

Qualification

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying principles and concepts of wildlife habitat management, fisheries and wildlife surveys, wetland delineations, animal damage control, threatened and endangered species management, and natural resources research study design and data analysis. OR I have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major. OR I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF.

Education

Basic Requirements Non research positions: 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 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.