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Form of workExplore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Information about Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding area can be found at Alaska.
We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.Qualifications: 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.
In addition to the positive education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is indicated by at least 3 of the following: 1) implementing a wildlife program, ensuring agency or organization compliance with federal law, regulation, and policy; 2) reviewing and/or approving program technical documents; 3) participating as a team member on interdisciplinary teams where National Environmental Policy Act processes are followed and/or reviewing environmental planning documents for compliance with key wildlife statutes, including the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and/or the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; 4) drafting contracts, grants, and other agreements between parties to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals, assignments, or projects; and 5) advising personnel on wildlife habitat management requirements and assisting in the development of plans to avoid and/or mitigate effects of proposed actions.
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands:
May require physical activity to include walking or climbing over rugged terrain for extended periods, under harsh conditions, and performing duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or lifting in order to complete data collection activities. Work may also include lifting of moderately heavy items, such as equipment or supplies.
Work Environment:
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions, temperature extremes from below freezing to over 90 degrees, high winds, and boggy and mountain landscapes with steep and rugged terrain, and exposure to hostile wildlife, poisonous insects, plants, or snakes.Education: This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in biological science that includes:
We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.Qualifications: 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.
In addition to the positive education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is indicated by at least 3 of the following: 1) implementing a wildlife program, ensuring agency or organization compliance with federal law, regulation, and policy; 2) reviewing and/or approving program technical documents; 3) participating as a team member on interdisciplinary teams where National Environmental Policy Act processes are followed and/or reviewing environmental planning documents for compliance with key wildlife statutes, including the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and/or the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; 4) drafting contracts, grants, and other agreements between parties to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals, assignments, or projects; and 5) advising personnel on wildlife habitat management requirements and assisting in the development of plans to avoid and/or mitigate effects of proposed actions.
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands:
May require physical activity to include walking or climbing over rugged terrain for extended periods, under harsh conditions, and performing duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or lifting in order to complete data collection activities. Work may also include lifting of moderately heavy items, such as equipment or supplies.
Work Environment:
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions, temperature extremes from below freezing to over 90 degrees, high winds, and boggy and mountain landscapes with steep and rugged terrain, and exposure to hostile wildlife, poisonous insects, plants, or snakes.Education: This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in biological science that includes:
- At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology.
- At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.).
- At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences.
- A combination of education and experience -- equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
