Wildlife Biologist, National Park Service
International Falls, MN
Due 3/13
Salary: $61,218 to $79,586 per year
Summary:
The wildlife biologist is responsible for program development and implementation for wildlife resurces and their habitat requirements, sensitive species, and non-native and pest animals.
Responsibilities:
This position is with the National Park Service, Voyageurs National Park, located in International Falls, Minnesota. The incumbent serves as project manager for a wetland restoration project for Voyageurs National Park. Major duties include:
--Design and implement a large-scale project to restore degraded wetlands within selected areas of the large lakes of Voyageurs National Park. The incumbent will also be responsible for raising external funds to support restoration efforts. We envision the project being completed within an adaptive management framework (i.e., learning by doing) to improve future restoration results.
-- The incumbent will participate on a planning team that will identify restoration sites and design restoration and monitoring strategies, coordinate on-site restoration activities with contractors or VNP staff (perm and temp), and coordinate monitoring efforts to measure efficacy of restoration techniques and project success.
--Develop and implement science-based programs related to wildlife resources and their associated habitat requirements, sensitive species, and non-native and pest animals in relation to the wetland restoration project.
--Develop and carry out data collection protocols, conduct analysis of complex data, and disseminate research results via management and peer-reviewed scientific reports. Present scientific information to the public through diverse media.
--Operate government-owned vehicles including boats up to 26 feet.
Qualifications:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Have a degree inbiological 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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COMBINATION: Have a 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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include duties such as: participating in the planning and execution of ecological or biological studies with a limited number of variables; performing established, standardized tests and analyses on a broad range of biological samples; conducting studies using established fact-finding and evaluation procedures; conducting long-term monitoring of biological or ecosystem components; design, develop, test, and implement scientific monitoring protocols; developing scientifically credible protection, mitigation, and restoration projects; or developing and carrying out statistically valid data collection protocols. You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Have successfully completed at least three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline closely related to biology, or physical science, engineering or mathematics or directly related fields, which is directly related to the work of this position and demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. You must include transcripts.
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COMBINATION: Have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, I have 6 months of the specialized experience described (50% of the experience requirement), and 45 semester hours or 68 quarter hours of directly-related graduate level college study as defined above in an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education). You must include transcripts.
Volunteer Experience: 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
How to apply:
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/13/2019. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
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