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Duties

- Execute research investigating wetlands and forest ecosystems in both field and laboratory settings.

- Field research will require the completion of ecological site assessments including inventories of flora or fauna, and assessments of wetland vegetation, hydrology, and soils.

- Conduct laboratory activities utilizing mesocosms and analytical equipment to investigate ecosystem processes in a controlled setting, and sample processing and analysis will be accomplished using standard analytical techniques.

- Manage field and laboratory data using spreadsheets or databases, assist with planning studies and conducting basic analysis using GIS, and maintain equipment used to conduct wetlands research.

- Assist and lead the preparation of technical reports and peer reviewed journal articles, based on the results of the ecological studies and will have opportunities to report study results at scientific conferences, workshops, and other venues.

- Prepare documents either as a Contracting Officer Representative and/or Government Purchase Card or to assist with the preparation of acquisition documents.

**Requirements**

Conditions of employment

- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

- Appointment to this position is subject to a two-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% or greater of the time.

**Qualifications**

**Who May Apply: **Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

- Current Civilian Employees of the Command

- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the educational requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

**Basic Requirement For Research Biologist**

-  Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

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

**Basic Requirement For Research Ecologist**

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences.

**Basic Requirement For Research Forester**

-  Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in forestry; or a related subject-matter field that included a total of at least 30 semester hours in any combination of biological, physical, or mathematical sciences or engineering, of which at least 24 semester hours of course work were in forestry. The curriculum must have been sufficiently diversified to include courses in each of the following areas:

~~Management of Renewable Resources ~~ -- study of the science and art of managing renewable resources to attain desired results.

~~Forest Biology ~~ -- study of the classification, distribution, characteristics, and identification of forest vegetation, and the interrelationships of living organisms to the forest environment.

~~Forest Resource Measurements and Inventory ~~ -- sampling, inventory, measurement, and analysis techniques as applied to a variety of forest resources.

OR

-  Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in forestry, or at least 30 semester hours in any combination of biological, physical, or mathematical sciences or engineering, of which at least 24 semester hours were in forestry. The requirements for diversification of the 24 semester hours in forestry are the same as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

**Basic Requirement For Research Soil Scientist**

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-XXXX-02 (equivalent to GS-05-11). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration."

Candidates who will meet the minimum requirements within 30 days of the job opportunity announcement closing date will be considered.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

- Biological Field Investigation

- Biology

- Ecology

- Oral Communication

- Scientific Research

As part of the assessment process, you will complete a competency-based Situational Judgment Test (SJT}. This test presents realistic job-related scenarios and evaluates your judgment and decision-making in alignment with the core competencies required for the position.

Education

**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:

Additional information

- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

- This position requires a 2 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

- Direct deposit of pay is required.

- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

- This is a(n) Engineers & Scientists Career Field position.

- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

- This is a Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project Position.

- The DB-02 position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

- Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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