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Salary for Boise, ID: GS-12: $77,488 (Step 01) to $100,739 (Step 10); GS-13: $92,143 (Step 01) to $119,787 (Step 10)
Salary for Corvallis, OR: GS-12: $82,694 (Step 01) to $107,507 (Step 10); GS-13: $98,334 (Step 01) to $127,835 (Step 10)
NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
Open to current or former Federal employees: USGS-SAC-22-11309921-ST-VNG
12/13/2021 to 01/14/2022
$77,488 - $127,835 per year
GS 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel 2 nights per month for this position.
Yes—Relocation Expenses have been authorized by the Federal Government. However, the use of relocation service company and the home marketing incentive is not authorized.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
15
Yes
No
USGS-SAC-22-11315828-DE-VNG
626663100
As a Supervisory Research Ecologist (Rangelands) within the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work will require standing or sitting in place for extended periods of time and requires substantial time working with computers. Some lifting of equipment, supplies, or samples will occasionally be required. Field sampling in remote locations and conditions will be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties of this position require sitting for extended periods of time at a computer terminal and fieldwork in outdoor environments will be required.
Key Requirements:
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Ecologist, all grade levels.
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours or the equivalent in ecology, and 12 semester hours or the equivalent in physical and mathematical sciences.
Ph.D Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements described above, in order to receive consideration for this position, you must also possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in basic and applied biological science or a closely related field of study appropriate for this position.
GS-12:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a directly related field of study appropriate for this position is qualifying at the GS-12 level.
**OR Possess one year of appropriate specialized experience that is in ecology, biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.
Examples of GS-11 level work may include: 1) design, development and conduct of protocols to analyze spatial and temporal data; 2) conduct of sampling, experimental design, statistical analyses and biometrics relative to restoration ecology; 3) independent planning and conduct of comprehensive biological studies/investigations and requests for proposals; 4) modifying and adapting standard biological techniques and procedures; 5) serving as a technical resource on biological issues; 6) design and management of projects, studies to provide an understanding of the effects of environmental perturbations in study areas; 7) production of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals.
To verify the Ph.D requirement, transcripts or verification from the university registrar must be submitted that state that clearly state: Ph.D awarded, major, and date of conferral; Failure to provide this information will result in your application receiving no further consideration.GS-13:
In addition to the basic education requirements as stated above, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equal to the next lower grade level.
Examples of specialized experience include: (1) conducting research in rangelands and other grazed ecosystems to address species-specific management needs and associated ecological interactions; (2) applying research to management dilemmas focused on interactions with rangeland grazing, restoration, wildlife influence plant and soil ecosystem process; (3) using advanced quantitative procedures to enhance research findings and application to conservation; and (4) communicating complex biological and ecological science to agency biologists, graduate students, and the public.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Other Information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
--Basis of Rating:
Category rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position. The quality categories are Best Qualified and Qualified. If you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements of this position, you will be contacted via email after the vacancy announcement closes and given 20calendar days to submit narrative responses that address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of this position. You will be rated and ranked based on the information you provide in your resume as well as the responses you submit to the required KSAs. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are as follows:
1. Ability to design and conduct applied research at multiple scales on interacting processes such as state-transition, herbivory, carbon-nutrient balance, climate change and adaptation, and/or fire-invasive species affecting rangeland or other grazed ecosystems.
2. Knowledge of resource issues or problems facing rangeland managers in shrub-grassland ecosystems that characterize the sagebrush biome, or other grazed ecosystems.
3. Experience and demonstrated ability to understand and implement appropriate applications of current statistical modeling techniques for predictions across space and time.
4. Ability to successfully obtain funding from internal or external competitive sources to support ecological research program(s).
5. Ability to project budget and employment needs and to manage and supervise budgets and employees related to research projects.
--NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11315828
Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
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--If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please ensure that all documentation is legible.
Veterans' Preference Eligibles
--If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.
--If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans' preference and that your character of military service is honorable.
--If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders. Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans' preference.
Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) & Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles
--If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. This includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
--As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation of your vaccination status before your entry on duty date with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The Department of the Interior (DOI) will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the USGS a legally required exception from this requirement.
--Due to COVID-19, the USGS is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement in accordance with the DOI's reentry procedures provided by your Servicing Human Resources Office. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days per pay period depending upon the terms of the DOI's telework policy.
--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4)Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5)Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6)Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
--If you are rated as one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30-45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome. You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/626663100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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