
Job Description
This position is a Supervisory Fish & Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-13 working in Gloucester, Virginia for the R5-Virginia Ecological Services Field Office.
This position will oversee the Endangered Species/Conservation Planning Program with employees located in 3 separate locations and will serve alongside a committed and cordial team (Additional program information available at: https://www.fws.gov/office/virginia-ecological-services/what-we-do).
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
Driver’s License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout their employment in this position.
Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
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 01/23/2025 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Basic Requirement:
A degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
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.
Minimum Qualification [GS-GS-13]
One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience must include: 1) planning, organizing, and directing the work of others; 2) serving as a technical expert for interpretation and application of environmental laws and regulations; and 3) reviewing and facilitating compliance and conservation actions to include working with the State, Tribes, and other partners.
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.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically,
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method
Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements
Job Duties
As a Supervisory Fish & Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Advises and assists the Field Supervisor in establishing objectives and goals based on knowledge of resource priorities,
applicable administrative work advice, and Regional Office policy.
Evaluates complex biological information and preparation of documents relative to Virginia Ecological Services programs
using the best scientific and commercial data available.
Supervises specific field office personnel comprised of technicians and biologists.
Assigns, schedules, and oversees the planning and conduct of Endangered Species and Conservation planning
activities, and preparing highly sophisticated reports with meaningful analyses and pertinent recommendations.
Reviews completed staff work to ensure contents of reports adequately support recommendations and conclusions; are
technically accurate; are consistent with Federal laws and policies; support positions, policies, and long-term planning
objectives of the Field Supervisor and Regional Director; and are presented clearly and grammatically correct.