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These positions are Fish and Wildlife Biologists, GS- 0401-12 working in Hagatna, Guam, or Honolulu, Hawaii for the R1-Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office.
See "additional information" for information on Cost of Living Allowances.
09/19/2023 to 10/10/2023
$82,830 - $111,996 per year
GS 12
2 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
R1-23-12132113-LP-DHA
749854200
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.
For additional information about these positions and the Pacific Island Fish and Wildlife Office, please click HERE.
SUMMARY:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office (PIFWO) is excited to announce the recruitment of two permanent GS-0401-12 positions to join the dynamic Invasive Species Team. One position is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist/Brown Treesnake Program Coordinator, GS-0401-12 working in either Honolulu, Hawaii or Hagatna, Guam within the Invasive Species Team for PIFWO (Region 1). Selection of the duty station will be determined by the successful applicant. The second position is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist/Invasive Species Coordinator, GS GS-0401-12 working in Honolulu, Hawaii within the Invasive Species Team for PIFWO (Region 1).
PIFWO Invasive Species Team Information: Managing invasive species is an integral part the Fish and Wildlife Service mission to work with others to conserve, enhance and protect fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the benefit of the American people. The presence of invasive species on geographically isolated Pacific Islands can have dramatic and often catastrophic impacts to endemic and native species. Our area of responsibility covers the central and western Pacific region including Hawai'i, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marine National Monuments and Pacific Remote Islands. The PIFWO Invasive Species Team is comprised of invasive species specialists that focus efforts on developing collaborations to limit invasive species impacts on protected species and their ecosystems, including spread prevention and biosecurity, early detection and rapid response, and the control and management of established invasive species.
DUTIES: There are two vacancies available. The position(s) duties include the following:
Fish and Wildlife Biologist: This position will serve as the BTS Program Coordinator, representing the Fish and Wildlife Service and PIFWO on the Brown Treesnake (BTS) Technical Working Group (TWG), serving as the Chair for the BTS TWG and working closely with federal, State and Territorial government agencies responsible for the interdiction, early detection, rapid response, control, eradication, and management of BTS. This position will be responsible for coordinating interagency efforts and implementing policies on the interdiction, biosecurity, detection, control, management, and eradication of BTS in the Pacific Islands ecoregion. Initial emphasis will be on organizing, planning, and facilitating interagency program meetings resulting in an update of the BTS TWG 5-year strategic plan. This work will involve an evaluation and summary of program progress, assessments and prioritizing BTS research, and providing recommendations to develop annual program action plans. This position will lead/serve on various sub-committees of the BTSTWG and will develop and maintain partnerships to leverage funding for BTS control and management.
Fish and Wildlife Biologist: This position will serve as an Invasive Species Coordinator and is responsible for providing technical guidance to local government and agency staff to develop and maintain partnerships and find innovative ways to limit the impacts of invasive species on native and protected species. The position will work closely with local Hawaii and Pacific Island Territorial government invasive species teams, organizations and partnerships providing technical assistance to develop projects and implement policies on biosecurity, detection, control, and eradication of invasive species in the Pacific Islands ecoregion including at least one of the following invasive species groups: ungulates, small mammals, or plants. Initial emphasis of the position will be working with the regional and national invasive species advisory groups to identify or assist in project development that address national invasive species priorities. The position may be involved with environmental compliance including review of pesticide use applications for the control of invasive species.
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
PCS INFORMATION: No PCS entitlements are authorized.
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.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP or ICTAP applicants must be determined to be well-qualified for this position in order to receive special selection priority. To be well-qualified, a CTAP or ICTAP applicant must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire. For more information visit: OPM's Employee Guide to Career Transition
Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates .This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.
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 following knowledge, skills and abilities 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:
Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. Important Note: Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
2. College Transcripts: This position has a positive education requirement; ALL applicants MUST submit copies of unofficial or official transcripts.Transcripts must 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. Failure to provide copies of transcripts will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
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.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
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