Ecologist
Conducts quantitative biological assessments, including the creation and management of relational databases, application of advance statistical analyses, and development of system models. Prepares technical reports, scientific manuscripts, issue papers, briefing documents, and presentations summarizing the methods and results of biological assessments in support of regulatory decision making. Provides verbal briefings to upper management regarding issues that could affect the conservation and ecological integrity of migratory bird resources within Service jurisdiction. Conducts decision analyses including facilitation, problem identification and definition, modeling and analysis of trade-offs and optimal decisions, and prepares technical reports, scientific manuscripts, issue papers, briefing documents and presentations in support of regulatory decision making. Provides verbal briefings to decision makers, stakeholders, and upper management regarding decisions that could affect the conservation of migratory bird resources within Service jurisdiction and other social desires. Maintains liaison with research and management biologists from conservation agencies, non-government organizations, and universities with expertise in migratory bird management and conservation in order to exchange information and develop techniques and methods related to population and habitat management, monitoring, and evaluation. Works with internal and external partners to develop assessment frameworks that recommendations for strategies to conserve and protect habitat and populations. Represents the Division of Migratory Bird Management as a senior staff biologist at flyway meetings, Service Regulations Committee meetings, scientific conferences, symposia, working groups, and public meetings. Stays abreast of current and emerging methods and techniques for natural resource inventory and monitoring, predictive system modeling, statistical techniques, and decision analysis techniques. Maintains a working knowledge of emerging and current international, national, and regional natural resource conservation and management issues, activities, policies, research and legal issues. Only experience and education obtained by https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/ecology-series-0408/ BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Degree:
biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. these hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability for applying the concepts, principles, and practices of fish and wildlife biology, conservation biology, and statistics to work programs and projects; serving as general advisory on issues related to conservation science including but not limited to wildlife population ecology, ecological statistics and other related areas; advising on the integration, standardization, and use of best available conservation science into management plans; and negotiating complex, controversial or sensitive issues of national scope. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability applying the concepts, principles, and practices of fish and wildlife biology, conservation biology, statistics and adaptive resource management to work programs and projects; serving as general advisor on issues related to convservation science including but not limited to, wildlife population ecology, ecological statistics, decision analysis (structure decision making) and other related areas; advising on the integration, standardization, and use of best available conservation science into management plans; and negotiating complex, controversial or sensitive issues of nation scope. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Promotion Potential:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-12/13. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-12/13. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/ecology-series-0408/ BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Degree:
biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. these hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability for applying the concepts, principles, and practices of fish and wildlife biology, conservation biology, and statistics to work programs and projects; serving as general advisory on issues related to conservation science including but not limited to wildlife population ecology, ecological statistics and other related areas; advising on the integration, standardization, and use of best available conservation science into management plans; and negotiating complex, controversial or sensitive issues of national scope. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability applying the concepts, principles, and practices of fish and wildlife biology, conservation biology, statistics and adaptive resource management to work programs and projects; serving as general advisor on issues related to convservation science including but not limited to, wildlife population ecology, ecological statistics, decision analysis (structure decision making) and other related areas; advising on the integration, standardization, and use of best available conservation science into management plans; and negotiating complex, controversial or sensitive issues of nation scope. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Promotion Potential:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-12/13. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-12/13. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
- Department:
0408 Ecology - Salary Range:
$83,398 to $128,920 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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