Supervisory Fish Biologist/supervisory Natural - Santa Rosa, United States - US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Santa Rosa, United States

4 days ago

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Description

Duties:


As a Supervisory Fish Biologist/Supervisory Natural Resource Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

  • Provide oversight and policy guidance for the implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) programs and provide counsel to management and outside entities.
  • Analyze the environmental impacts of human activities on marine, estuarine, and anadromous fish habitats and conservation of protected species and implement strategic priorities, such as catch limits, to prevent overfishing and rebuild depleted stocks. Write concise documents such as briefs, biological opinions, plans and technical correspondence that clearly present scientific and technical information and data to promote understanding and cooperation.
  • Lead, manage, and provide strategic guidance on Branch programs and projects to meet regional priorities.
  • Exercise full supervisory authority including: evaluating work performance; developing performance standards; advising employees; reviewing and approving disciplinary actions; approving expenses, overtime, and employee travel.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel Systems (CAPS). This system replace the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.

The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.
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Key Requirements:
  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
  • More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
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This position is not in the bargaining unit.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

  • Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
  • Payment of recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • A one year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Qualifications:


To qualify for the 0401 series:


  • A

Degree:
biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

  • OR
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B.


Combination of education and experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

  • To qualify for the 0482 series:

  • A

Degree:

major in biological science that included:

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

This experience need not have been in the federal government.

  • 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 at the ZP4 or GS13 level:

  • SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the _ZP-3 or GS-12_ in the Federal service.

Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

  • Leading or supporting a program aimed at managing and conserving marine or aquatic resources;
  • Providing oversight and policy guidance on Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), or Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) programs; and
  • Developing and presenting scientific and technical information to promote program efforts.

Education:


Note:
Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.


Additional information:


Salary for selectee's pay may be set at any point within the pay band except for intervals 4 and 5 $158,861 - $191,900 which is reserved for supervisory performance or for current supervisors within CAPS who already have a salary within intervals 4 and 5.


CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

  • A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
  • A copy of your SF50
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