First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Qualifications:All ... Providing on-the-job training to entry level employees on natural resource plans, projects and laws ...
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Qualifications:All ... Providing on-the-job training to entry level employees on natural resource plans, projects and laws ...
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Qualifications:All ... Providing on-the-job training to entry level employees on natural resource plans, projects and laws ...
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Qualifications:All ... Providing on-the-job training to entry level employees on natural resource plans, projects and laws ...
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$61K/yr
Other
Posted 14 days ago
U.S. Department Of The Interior rating
7.8
Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
408th of 833 rated public administrative organizations
Job description
The work includes performing a variety of professional and technical functions related to natural resource management.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Qualifications:All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 07/29/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Basic Educational Requirement AND/OR Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.
Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following:
-OR-
B. A combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
- Assisting in reporting on field inventories to evaluate the health of biological resources
- Reviewing natural resource issues for environmental compliance and planning documents
- Participating in the implementation of natural resource programs and projects such wildlife habitat, water quality and soil erosion
Education: Successful completion of two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must include transcripts. -OR-
Combination of education and experience as listed above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts.
Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
- Working with local groups to promote and sustain cooperative conservation interests and volunteerism
- Utilizing database software such as Global Position Systems and Geographic Information Systems
- Preparing and reviewing land use plans and environmental compliance documents
- Providing on-the-job training to entry level employees on natural resource plans, projects and laws
Education: Successful completion of three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must include transcripts. -OR-
Combination of education and experience as listed above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualificationsEmployment Type: OTHER
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Washington, DC, US
Year founded
1849