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Fish Biologist

Fish Biologist

  • Open & closing dates

09/11/2024 to 10/01/2024

  • Salary

$66,300 - $104,280 per year

Salary Range for GS-09 - $66,300 thru 86,190, Salary Range for GS-11 - $80,217 thru $104,280

 

  • Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 11

  • Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

 

Sacramento, CA

 

Duties

Provides staff level coordination and consultation for fisheries, wetlands, riparian and general environmental programs in the Bay Delta Office (BDO). Participates in the administration and management of these programs, and the design, development, and coordination of projects. Provides technical analysis and synthesis of data associated with special status species and applying the principles and criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the Clean Water Act (CWA).

-Provides technical advice for instream flows and reservoir management, water quality, fish and wildlife habitat and riparian protection, habitat restoration, fish passage problems, fish screen requirements, operation of Reclamation mitigation hatcheries, national and local environmental compliance and endangered species restoration and recovery.
-Plans, develops, and executes field investigations of fish and other aquatic species population responses to complex water operations in the Delta and associated riverine systems.
-Provides reviews, consultation and advice to committees and technical work groups regarding collection of fishery and aquatic data on ongoing and proposed projects.
-Provides advice on fishery/aquatic study design, collection of data and analyses, important to the evaluation of the fishery/aquatic resource and related habitat.
-Coordinates aquatic studies with other agency personnel to assure continuity and efficiency of effort.
-Serves as liaison with outside agencies at Federal, state, and local levels regarding collection and dissemination of aquatic information.
-Coordinates with Federal agencies, state and local groups in preparing, developing and implementing short and long-term plans and goals specific to NEPA and Section 7 consultations.
-Prepares or reviews Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
-Recommends methods and alternatives by which operational constraints of the project and issues of ESA environmental concern may be integrated.
-Conducts field surveys of fish and other aquatic biota via snorkeling, seining, and other sampling methods.
-Surveys and monitors land and water resource conditions and environmental quality standards, prescribes corrective actions to protect resource values, establishes best management practices, investigates trespasses, administers segments of resource management programs, and protects and conserves special status species and cultural resources.
-Documents resource conditions through monitoring techniques and using Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), maps, and aerial photography.

 

RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).
You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).
You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.
You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form.
Travel is required approximately 5% of the time.
Fieldwork is required up to 25% of the time.
Use of safety equipment, hard hats and life vests are required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a Grants Officer's Technical Representative (GOTR).
Must be able to obtain and maintain certification as an Interagency Agreement Technical Representative (IATR).

Qualifications

 

To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position, having the following -

Degree: 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.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.

To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience providing project support and technical assistance for a wide range of fishery and environmental issues of major impact to the operation of the water and power systems These examples are not all inclusive.

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service having demonstrated experience developing and conducting biological assessments and studies of migrating fish populations, aquatic organisms, and water quality assessments with emphasis on anadromous fish. Work demonstrates familiarly with computerized ecological models of fisheries data and fish population responses to water flow, water operations and water quality parameters. These examples are not all inclusive.

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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.

You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 10/01/2024.

Education

 

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-09/11 grade level(s). You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.