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Biologist - Entry Level

Durham, NC · On-site

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This role provides an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate to gain hands-on ... Responsibilities As a Biologist - Entry Level, the selected individual will support BSL-2 ...

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Learn more about this agency Duties Help As a Fish Biologist your duties will include but are not ... Possess 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D ...

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SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST

SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST

US Department of the Interior

Lodi, CA

$77K/yr

Other

Posted 15 days ago

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This position is a Supervisory Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-9 working in Lodi, California for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office.
Join a team dedicated to conserving iconic fisheries, restoring aquatic ecosystems, and advancing science-based conservation in Lodi, California.Qualifications:Only experience and education obtained by 07/09/2026 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Basic Requirement:
  1. Possess a degree in biological science that included at least six (6) semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least twelve (12) semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.) Note: If courses in aquatic and the animal sciences are not clearly identified on transcript and knowledge of such subjects was obtained in other coursework, include a description of such courses, to include syllabus as provided in official college catalog; OR
  2. Possess a combination of education and experience. This includes courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of six (6) semester hours were in aquatic subjects and twelve (12) semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education.

Minimum Qualification [GS-9]
  1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-07 in the Federal service which includes the following experience: 1) Conducting field investigations or studies on fish species; 2) Collecting field data using one or more collection techniques to monitor and assess fish populations and habitats; 3) Operating and maintaining various field equipment used for fish studies; 4) Using computers to manage and analyze a variety of fish data using various software packages; and 5) Leading a team by providing oversight related to biological projects; 6) Working with internal and external partners. OR
  2. Possess 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
  3. A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.
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.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically,
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule PositionsEducation: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).Employment Type: OTHER

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