Job Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Policy and Planning (EWP); Fish and Wildlife Program, (EW); Environment, Fish and Wildlife (E). A successful candidate in the Hatchery Policy Lead (Fish and Wildlife Administrator) position will serve as a Hatchery Policy Lead responsible for planning, development, and administration of the Fish and Wildlife (F&W) Program's Hatchery program.

Job Description

BASIC REQUIREMENT: 1. Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. -OR- 2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, or at least 30 semester hours in courses, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -OR- 3. Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) providing technical advice, direction and policy analysis on hatchery operations, infrastructure, and mitigation programs to management and/or external partners; and 2) applying knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (such as the Endangered Species Act), to support regulatory compliance and the development of hatchery mitigation strategies, such as reintroduction, conservation safety-net programs, supplementation programs and related fish production activities associated with offsetting impacts to fish. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.