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These positions are located in Alturas, Cedarville, and Susanville, California. Click link for information about the Bureau of Land Management, Northern California District. Information about the surrounding area can be found here: Susanville, Alturas, and Cedarville, California.
We expect to fill many vacancies, however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Qualifications:This announcement is open and continuous for six months. Cut-off dates will be scheduled monthly and include the following dates:
This position has a positive education requirement. See Education Section for additional information.
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify for the GS-09 grade level: In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Collecting and analyzing data for studies of plant and or wildlife communities; using manual or chemical techniques to control invasive plants; implementing work plans for invasive plant management and native vegetation restoration; and providing guidance to others on technical aspects of work.
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Education: Completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences or a directly related field.
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Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify for the GS-11 grade level: In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: participating in the planning and execution of ecological or biological studies with a limited number of variables; performing established, standardized tests and analyses on a broad range of biological samples; conducting studies using established fact-finding and evaluation procedures; conducting long-term monitoring of biological or ecosystem components; working with organizations, state and local government agencies, volunteers, and local communities to implement conservation and recreation programs; Assisting in the preparation of professionally acceptable planning and/or compliance documents; or other related work.
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Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
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Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate Doctoral education. Doctoral level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
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.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Physical Demands: The work requires the incumbent to spend time performing both office and field work.
Work Environment: The work environment varies from an office setting where the incumbent has regular contact with work associates, to a field setting where the incumbent is working alone.Education:This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have:
These positions are located in Alturas, Cedarville, and Susanville, California. Click link for information about the Bureau of Land Management, Northern California District. Information about the surrounding area can be found here: Susanville, Alturas, and Cedarville, California.
We expect to fill many vacancies, however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Qualifications:This announcement is open and continuous for six months. Cut-off dates will be scheduled monthly and include the following dates:
- Cut-off date 1: 01/18/2024
- Cut-off date 2: 02/18/2024
- Cut-off date 3: 03/18/2024
- Cut-off date 4: 04/18/2024
- Cut-off date 5: 05/18/2024
- Cut-off date 6: 06/18/2024
This position has a positive education requirement. See Education Section for additional information.
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify for the GS-09 grade level: In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Collecting and analyzing data for studies of plant and or wildlife communities; using manual or chemical techniques to control invasive plants; implementing work plans for invasive plant management and native vegetation restoration; and providing guidance to others on technical aspects of work.
-OR-
Education: Completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences or a directly related field.
-OR-
Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify for the GS-11 grade level: In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: participating in the planning and execution of ecological or biological studies with a limited number of variables; performing established, standardized tests and analyses on a broad range of biological samples; conducting studies using established fact-finding and evaluation procedures; conducting long-term monitoring of biological or ecosystem components; working with organizations, state and local government agencies, volunteers, and local communities to implement conservation and recreation programs; Assisting in the preparation of professionally acceptable planning and/or compliance documents; or other related work.
-OR-
Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
-OR-
Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate Doctoral education. Doctoral level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
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.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Physical Demands: The work requires the incumbent to spend time performing both office and field work.
Work Environment: The work environment varies from an office setting where the incumbent has regular contact with work associates, to a field setting where the incumbent is working alone.Education:This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have:
Degree: 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.
