Wildlife Biologist

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Cheyenne, WY.

We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Qualifications:

Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. See "Other" section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to PCS.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in a biological science that included:

• At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and
• At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); and
• At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences.

To qualify for the GS-12, in addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:

• Experience in providing program leadership, management, and coordination in Wildlife Programs.
• Experience in animal ecology and population dynamics in order to resolve or avoid problems in habitat restoration, construction, and program management issues that may adversely impact certain species.
• Knowledge of major policy guidance such as the National Environmental Policy Act, Threatened and Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and a myriad of other related Bureau and federal issuances.
• Worked with budget processes and experience writing and consolidating budget submissions for annual work plans, midyear reviews, end of year reports and other major budget exercises.
• Experience with theories, principles and concepts related to wildlife biology and experience relating that knowledge to other professional bodies of knowledge, such as zoology, animal ecology, and other related fields.
• Experience with current research in the field and its application to bureau habitat management, automation of wildlife management programs, and policy determination and interpretation.

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.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Physical Demands: The individual works in an office setting at this level. There may be some walking standing or bending. The individual would carry light items like books or papers. The individual may have to use an automobile. Occasionally, field work may involve hiking, riding horseback, or traveling in rugged terrain.

Work Environment: The work is mostly performed in an office setting. However when necessary to complete the work, there may be outdoor exposure. Outdoor exposure requires some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather.