Deadline: Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Department of Interior US Fish and Wildlife Service Job Field: Fisheries Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Massachusetts Location Detail: Hadley, MA Job Description: Duties This Division provides overall staff direction on biological issues affecting management and operation of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). This national biological inventory and monitoring (I & M) program effectively implements the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act. As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist (Inventory and Monitoring Team Data Manager) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Plans research project designs and monitoring progress of studies by reviewing project proposals, providing estimates of work hours requirements, and advising on the most efficient sequencing of events. Discusses new procedures, assists in evaluating recommendations and facilitates the accomplishment of project objectives. Prepares alternative strategies to collect, structure and analyze natural resource data. Designs systems and programs for the conversion, management, analysis and display of geographic data utilizing computer graphics equipment. Serves as the systems analyst expert and conducts needs analysis to determine system requirements and specifications for designing, maintaining and improving existing applications and complex databases that bridge multiple workspaces. Develops presentations for conferences and meetings, and writes articles about uses and applications of I&M data for natural resource management. Design, construct, and utilize custom software applications to enable efficient generation of statistical models, spatial overlay analysis, and outcome. Application development is accomplished using common programming/scripting languages such as FME, R, Python, SQL and MS Office 365 apps, such as Power Apps and Power BI. Supervises a small professional team (3 employees) in a variety of scientific database management and I&M studies and programs. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; develops performance standards and evaluations, etc. Qualifications: Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume. Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section. Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation. Drivers License: Selectees may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure. Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Supervisory Training required. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 08/02/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: A. I possess a Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: Transcripts required. (or) B. I possess a combination of education and experience that includes courses equivalent to a major in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. NOTE: Transcripts required and your resume must contain sufficient detail, e.g., begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration to meet this standard. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] I possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade Level that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Acquiring and managing spatial and non-spatial data to support natural resource conservation efforts; 2) Designing a relational database using MSAccess, SQLServer or ArcGIS; 3) Using statistical processing software, geographic information systems (GIS) software, or spreadsheet programs to perform data analysis and statistical evaluation of scientific data; 4) Developing data dictionaries and metadata to document and describe spatial and non-spatial datasets; 5) Performing quality control procedures to detect and repair data quality issues; 5) leading others in performance of the work related to this position. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail at this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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. Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Miscellaneous: Additional information PCS INFORMATION: Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable. In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale. Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP or ICTAP applicants must be determined to be well-qualified for this position in order to receive special selection priority. To be well-qualified, a CTAP or ICTAP applicant must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire. For more information visit: OPM's Employee Guide to Career Transition Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. All applicants who submit a complete and legible application by the closing date of this vacancy announcement {or cut-off} will have their qualifications reviewed to determine if they possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the work of this position. Knowledge of database management concepts, principles, and methods. Knowledge of geospatial technologies. Skill in using database software applications. Ability to supervise. Applicants eligible for priority consideration under DOI's Career Transition Assistance Program/Plan, employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP). Eligible candidates on the Reemployment Placement List (RPL). A qualified and eligible permanent DOI employee may be selected before an ICTAP eligible. Salary: $93,076 - $120,999 per year Benefits: A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. How to Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/738165100 Agency contact information Human Resources Staffing Division Phone 833-512-0482 Email fwshiring@fws.gov Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035 US
