National Park Service · 9 hours ago
Seasonal Wildlife Biologist
Copper Center, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Wildlife Biologist to conduct biological surveys and monitor wildlife populations. The role involves field data collection in extreme weather conditions and managing Geographic Information Systems for wildlife management.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducts biological surveys to monitor wildlife populations and wildlife/human interactions
Conducts backpack, kayak, and motor vessel-based field data collection for wildlife and plant programs with ability and willingness to kayak, camp, and work in extreme weather conditions and under difficult logistical circumstances. (Terrestrial only)
Operates a motorboat to conduct fieldwork in extreme weather conditions and under difficult logistical circumstances. (Whales only)
Organizes and manages the application of Geographic Information Systems and spatial data collection in support of wildlife and natural resource management data collection and analysis
Monitors, tracks, and responds to human-wildlife interactions to mitigate conflicts
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
Drug Testing: You may be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use
Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required
You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record
You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle
Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 15 nights per month
You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
Operation of a small watercraft less than 26 feet in length
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following basic requirements for the Wildlife Biology Series 0486: A. You must possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree with a major in biological science that included at least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and at least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects; and at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences. (You must submit a copy of your college transcripts to support this claim.)
OR B. You must have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (NOTE: The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses 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). (You must submit a copy of your college transcripts to support this claim.)
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE, TO QUALIFY FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL OF THIS POSITION, YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: A. You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience includes activities such as applying methods of wildlife management; conducting wildlife research projects; managing data acquisition and analysis for wildlife and natural resource projects with spatial data
OR B. You must have 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study directly related to the position. (You must submit a copy of your college transcripts to support this claim.)
OR C. You must have a combination of education and experience. To calculate your percentage of qualifying graduate education, divide your number of semester hours in excess of 18 semester hours by 18 or the number your school uses to represent one year of full time graduate academic study. To calculate your percentage of experience, divide your months of qualifying specialized experience by 12. Add the two percentages. They must equal 100% to qualify using this option. (You must submit a copy of your college transcripts to support this claim.)
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
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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
An additional 3% cost of living allowance (COLA) will be added to the salary for Barlett Cove and Copper Center.
An additional 1.49% cost of living allowance (COLA) will be added to the salary for Anchorage.
A uniform allowance will be provided.
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