Job Summary

This position is part of the WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains, Department of Energy. As a Biologist, you will be supporting Regional environmental planning and compliance activities. Preparing, evaluating and conducting biological analyses of WAPA projects to ensure compliance. Identify impacts and take appropriate action to ensure adverse impacts on plant and wildlife resources are either, avoided, minimized or mitigated.

Job Description

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic requirement for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401: A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. *OR* B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates application and 2-pg resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: For the GS-11: Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in 2 of the 4 items listed below. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume: Evaluating biological resources impacts and taking appropriate action for compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act and other environmental laws, regulations, policies, or procedures. Conducting formal and informal consultations for protected species and developing mitigation requirements to resolve agency and public concern. Communicating and coordinating effectively with internal and external customers, other agencies, and the public. Conducting biological resources surveys/monitoring and preparing reports and mitigation plans. For the GS-12: Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in 3 of the 5 items listed below. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume: Evaluating biological resources impacts and taking appropriate action for compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act and other environmental laws, regulations, policies, or procedures. Conducting formal and informal consultations for protected species and negotiating mitigation requirements to resolve agency and public concern. Communicating and coordinating effectively with internal and external customers, other agencies, and the public. Conducting biological resources surveys/monitoring and preparing reports and mitigation plans. Proposing studies to determine populations status, trends, and adaptive management strategies for plants and wildlife. "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 career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.