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These Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-12 positions are located at:
02/23/2022 to 03/08/2022
$79,363 - $126,742 per year
GS 12
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
Yes—entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6.  In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
R8-22-11384432-RR-SDHA
638598000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
This position will be filled under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority and is open to all United States citizens and U.S. nationals. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position.
As a Fish Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.
Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
More information on Lodi: Lodi offers a small town atmosphere, yet is close to the metropolitan areas of San Francisco and Sacramento. The region is rich in agricultural history, and Lodi has become one of California's highest-rated wine regions. Lodi Lake is a reservoir located on the north boundary of Lodi. It is formed by the Mokelumne River, and offers outdoor recreation activities like kayaking, fishing, trail running, etc. Lodi is within two hours of Central California beaches, and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. More about Lodi- https://www.visitlodi.com
More information on Red Bluff: The Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office has a staff of about 50, most of whom are biologists and biological technicians monitoring anadromous fish populations and implementing and evaluating restoration projects, water operations, and hatchery programs in the Northern Central Valley of CA. Monitoring information is used to guide habitat restoration and evaluate two national fish hatcheries. The northern Central Valley is an excellent area to work with anadromous fish, with 4 native runs of Chinook salmon, steelhead, lamprey, and sturgeon. Some of these populations are federally or State listed as Endangered or Threatened and some populations are economically important to inland and coastal fisheries.
Red Bluff is a small rural town on the Sacramento River in the northern Central Valley of California, with the larger cities of Redding and Chico (home to California State University, Chico) about 30-40 minutes nearby. Chico is a college town with one of the largest municipal parks in the country and a destination for mountain bikers, and Redding has river-based tourist attractions at the Turtle Bay Museum and Arboretum.
Numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation are available nearby, including the Lassen Volcanic National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Mt. Shasta, and lakes Shasta and Oroville. A 3-4 hour drive can take you to skiing near Lake Tahoe, seeing a Shakespearian play in Ashland Oregon, to the north coast for fresh seafood and ocean fishing, or to San Francisco to see a touring Broadway play.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants who submit a complete and legible application by the closing date of this vacancy announcement {or cut-off} will have their qualifications reviewed to determine if they possess the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification required to successfully perform the work of this position.
Applicants eligible for priority consideration under DOI's Career Transition Assistance Program/Plan, employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP). Eligible candidates on the Reemployment Placement List (RPL). A qualified and eligible permanent DOI employee may be selected before an ICTAP eligible.
You must submit a complete application package. We will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required Documents:
1. Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.
2. College Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A copy of your official transcripts may be required if you are selected.
Additional Documentation if applicable:
1. Cover Letter
2. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below: The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section.
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Lodi offers a small town atmosphere, yet is close to the metropolitan areas of San Francisco and Sacramento. The region is rich in agricultural history, and Lodi has become one of California's highest-rated wine regions. Lodi Lake is a reservoir located on the north boundary of Lodi. It is formed by the Mokelumne River, and offers outdoor recreation activities like kayaking, fishing, trail running, etc. Lodi is within two hours of Central California beaches, and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. More about Lodi- https://www.visitlodi.com
