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BIOLOGIST

Alamo, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a Biologist to work in Alamo, TX for the R2-South Texas Refuges Complex. The role involves coordinating Refuge and SpaceX liaison work, conducting Refuge use requirements, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinates Refuge and SpaceX Liaison work with other Refuge Programs, Ecological Services, Regional Office, and/or Headquarters

Conducts Refuge Use requirements such as Special Use Permits, Appropriate Use Evaluations, Compatibility Determinations, Refuge Management Plans, and Local Agreements

Coordinates with Refuge Management, Regional Leadership and Regional Programs in conducting all NEPA requirements for proposed actions

Represents the Service as the SpaceX Liaison for the South Texas Refuge Complex, working with SpaceX on research activity on Refuge lands, Environmental Interpretation, Public Use Areas, Programmatic Agreement obligations (kiosks, informational panes, overlooks) in the Boca Chica area of the Refuge

Provides efficiencies for Refuge and SpaceX coordination and processes by maintaining weekly communication and coordination with SpaceX

Qualification

Biological sciences degreeEcological field sciencesNEPA complianceEnvironmental laws knowledgePartnership developmentTactDiplomacyCommunication skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation

Driver's License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position

Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform is required

A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated

Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov

Possess a Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR

Possess a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education

One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience includes (1) Assisting in the implementation of theories, principles, practices, and methodologies of biology and ecological field sciences to support Refuge management and conservation programs; (2) Supporting the application of environmental laws, regulations, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements by contributing to biological assessments, Refuge use evaluations (e.g., Special Use Permits, Appropriate Use Evaluations, Compatibility Determinations), and compliance activities; (3) Participating in the development and maintenance of partnerships with Federal, State, and local agencies, private organizations, and other stakeholders to assist in advancing conservation objectives and program coordination; and (4) Assisting in the preparation, review, and editing of conservation management plans, issue papers, briefing statements, event memos, and Congressional inquiries/requests to ensure content accuracy, clarity, and consistency

Completed 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position; OR

A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement

One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience includes: (1) Independently implementing theories, principles, practices, concepts, methodologies, and techniques of biology and related ecological field sciences to plan and execute Refuge and land management conservation programs; (2) Independently implementing environmental laws, regulations, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements to conduct biological assessments, manage Refuge use requirements, and oversee compliance for Refuge activities, including Special Use Permits, Appropriate Use Evaluations, Compatibility Determinations, and programmatic agreements; (3) Developing and fostering partnerships with Federal, State, and local agencies, and private organizations, including stakeholders with opposing views, to resolve conflicts and achieve conservation objectives; (4) Leading the development of conservation management plans, issue papers, briefing statements, event memos, and Congressional inquiries/requests for content and clarity; and (5) Maintaining effective coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient implementation of Refuge and partnership programs

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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.