Environmental Biologist

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!  

This Environmental Biologist position is located in the Office of Energy Projects. For more information visit: https://www.ferc.gov/office-energy-projects-oep

 

 

Qualifications:

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Environmental Biologist, GS-0401, please visit:  https://cms.ferc.gov/environmental-biologist-0401

In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience preparing documents (such as Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements pursuant to NEPA or other laws or regulations, study plans or reports, research papers, or license or permit applications) that assess the effects on environmental biology from existing or proposed infrastructure (to include but not limited to dams, levees, surface water intakes, canals, flumes, water and wastewater treatment systems, stormwater retention and control, constructed wetlands, hydropower projects, roads, pipelines, airports, solar arrays, windfarms, fossil fueled generating plants, nuclear plants, commercial fisheries, agriculture and aquaculture).

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 any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste  the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education:

This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME