Department Of The Interior Shirley , NY 11967
Posted 2 months ago
This announcement is for six (6) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) Biologist GS-0401-11/12 positions located in Region 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9 Assistant Regional Director-Ecological Services (ARD-ES) offices (one per Region), with multiple available duty locations:
Regions 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 - See "additional information" section
Region 9 - Falls Church, Virginia
These positions are part of the Ecological Services program in various Regions and Headquarters. They will provide expertise and support to field and regional operations on IPaC and EPM, in order to improve utilization of IPaC, EPM, ECOSphere, and further section 7 streamlining efforts under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Duties will include, but not be limited to, drafting determination keys, developing effects pathways, analyzing data, briefings, delivering training for IPaC and ECOSphere users, conducting programmatic consultations, and participating in end of year performance reporting under the Government Reporting and Results Act of 1993. Additionally, the positions will provide support and guidance to the Region's Ecological Services Program regarding compliance with the Service's data management standards. These positions will work closely with the Headquarters IPaC Business Team and help to provide feedback to the IPaC Technical team from a field and regional perspective that can be used to continually help improve the IPaC and EPM applications.
Only experience and education obtained by 03/19/2024 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Basic Requirement:
Minimum Qualification [GS-11]
Minimum Qualification [GS-12]: Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Experience must include: (1) applying the Endangered Species Act, specifically conducting section 7 consultation, as well as implementing other laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for the protection and conservation of endangered, threatened, or sensitive species and their habitats; (2) providing scientific, planning, or technical expertise on federally listed threatened or endangered species, migratory birds, wetlands, habitats, or other important fish and wildlife resources; and (3) planning and coordinating project management and review activities among groups of diverse stakeholders (e.g., state agencies, commissions, tribal, other Federal agencies, development districts, NGOs, etc.) to maximize benefits for fish and wildlife resources. Experience may also include: 4) leading or supervising the work of natural resource professionals engaged in a range of projects and studies related to the conservation of ecosystems and species to ensure the achievement of project objectives; and 5) leading the preparation of briefing materials, position papers, technical analyses, or biological assessments on natural resource conservation and management programs, policies, or activities.
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.
Department Of The Interior