Biologist
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Summary This position is a Biologist, GS- 0401-13 working in Shepherdstown, West Virginia as Sustainability Coordinator for the R9-NCTC-Division of Facility Operations (NCTC). Responsibilities As NCTC Sustainability Coordinator, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provides information, data, and recommendations from NCTC's operations with respect to conservation innovation and sustainability outreach/in-reach activities across the Service and Department. Maintains a close working relationship with the FWS Programs, including Science Applications, Migratory Birds, Wildland Fire, and other Programs. Utilizes peer networking for engaging conservation partners to assist in the development and delivery of conservation innovation projects hosted and promoted through NCTC for the benefit of the FWS and broader conservation community. Collaborates and coordinates with the FWS Programs to address critical needs and opportunities with regard to conservation and sustainability and ensures NCTC's operational processes are aligned with Service conservation and sustainability goals, policies, plans and programs. Works to identify and apply for funding opportunities to build conservation innovation programs on the NCTC campus, including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, coalescing funding from FWS programs to pay for projects showcasing Program science on the NCTC campus, and other collaboration prospects. Researches renewable energy opportunities to support the NCTC campus particularly in the areas of solar and geothermal heating and cooling for new and existing infrastructures. Designs and collaborates with NCTC leadership and the FWS Programs to implement strategies for developing and communicating conservation innovation and resource management capacity building within the Service and with external partners and the public. Coordinates these strategies with NCTC leadership, regional and field staff, and partners to ensure a consistent national approach. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 12/31/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Possess a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Possess 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: Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government. Specialized experience includes: experience with sustainability programs, from local efforts such as identifying recycling opportunities to researching alternative energy programs in alignment with Executive Order (EO) 14057: Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability; and familiarity with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, working annually to apply for and coordinate awards for funding to mitigate regional risk from wildfire through the maintenance of a native plant nursery and greenhouse. All of this experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume). 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. Education 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 programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: No PCS entitlements 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. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. For more information visit: Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.