Deadline: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Department of Agriculture Job Field: Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Regional/Multiple Location Detail: Montgomery, Alabama Juneau, Petersburg, Sitka Alaska Job Description: Responsibilities listed are at the GS-09 level. Provide technical expertise regarding threatened, endangered and sensitive plant species, plant community and vegetation management. Identify vegetation communities and conduct vegetation inventories using basic botanical methods and techniques. Maintain plant surveys to meet environmental assessments. Conduct environmental data collection field surveys and maintain inventory of plant occurrence records. Provide professional advice and guidance on botanical issues to colleagues and management. Prepare informational responses to internal directives or agency, public group, and individual inquiries. Implement management plans for the protection and enhancement of habitat for special status plants and control of noxious weeds or other invasive species. Plan surveys and lead monitoring crews to accomplish survey protocols. Work with partners to provide the documentation and coordination necessary for the effective management of invasive plants and threatened, endangered and sensitive plant species Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards for the Botanist, 0430 series. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered qualified for this position, which includes all positive education requirements if applicable. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. When using previous work experience to qualify for the position, your resume must clearly detail the appropriate experience requirements. Salary: $49,025 - $77,955 per year How to Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/772224300
