Job Listing: Biologist - ***AMENDED***
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Island of Molokai, HI Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.***AMENDED: Posted salary is Per Annum, not Hourly***
This is a PERMANENT full-time position located at the National Park Service, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Molokai, HI.
IMPORTANT: Preference in hiring is granted to Kalaupapa Hansen's Disease patients and to Native Hawaiians who meet the qualification requirements for this position. Please see below for details.
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NOTE: THIS POSITION IS INTERDISCIPLINARY and is also being advertised as an ECOLOGIST GS-0408-09/11 (PWRH-DEU-08-13) and WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST GS-0486-09/11 (PWRH-DEU-08-15).
THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES (PWRH-MP-08-13M, PWRH-MP-08-14M, PWRH-MP-08-15M). Please be sure you apply to the appropriate announcement.
ONLY ONE POSITION WILL BE FILLED FROM ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS. You must file a separate application for each vacancy announcement for which you are qualified.
Major Duties
Serves as technical advisor in wildlife ecology. Responsible for program development and implementation dealing with the management and protection of terrestrial resources and their habitat requirements. Manages and leads park ungulate and weed control programs in remote and rugged terrain. Develops and prepares major sections of the resources management plan dealing with terrestrial resources; represents the superintendent when working with others on wildlife and/or plant ecology issues; develops and maintains liaisons and effective working relations with related groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage and facilitate cooperative regional management strategies; coordinates the park's terrestrial management strategies and programs with those on adjacent lands for the purpose of achieving broad ecosystem strategies and minimizing human impacts; designs, develops, tests and implements scientific monitoring protocols to identify, evaluate and implement long term monitoring of terrestrial resources.How to Apply
Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date (if hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date) to:
DOI, National Park Service
ATTN: Elizabeth Jameson
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Rm 6-226, Box 50165
Honolulu HI 96850-0053
This office DOES NOT ACCEPT faxed or emailed applications.
Please submit a narrative response to each knowledge, skill or ability listed. Your response should describe what you did, how often you performed this activity, the guidelines available, the complexity of the assignment, and who you performed the activity for or with.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
If you are claiming preference as a Hansen's Disease patient or Native Hawaiian, you must submit documentation described above (certificate reflecting Hansen's Disease status at Kalaupapa or documentation reflecting at least 50% Hawaiian blood).
Please submit the following: OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or resume to include the following information:
1) Announcement number, title and grade of position;
2) Your full name, mailing address, day and evening phone number;
3) Social security number;
4) Country of citizenship;
5) Veteran's preference - You must submit a DD-214 if claiming 5-point veteran preference. However, you may be entitled to a 10-point veteran's preference if you are a disabled veteran, you have received a Purpose Heart, you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran, or you are the widow, widower or mother of a deceased veteran; you must submit a Standard Form (SF)-15 and proof o your claim if you are claiming 10-point preference;
6) Work experiences (include job titles, duties, employer's name and address, starting and ending dates, and hours worked per week). If the position was a federal civilian position, please list grade and series;
7) Education - high school name, city, state (zip code if known) and date of diploma or GED; name and city and state (zip code if known) of colleges and universities attended with majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours).
8) Narrative statement of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Describe experience (paid or unpaid), education, training, awards and self-development as related to KSAs. While not mandatory, failure to submit responses to the KSA factors may affect the rating you receive.
Please submit DI-1935, Department of the Interior Application Background Survey, found at http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.doc. Submission of this form is voluntary. The information provided will be used for statistical purposes to monitor applicant response.
CTAP/ICTAP: Individuals who have special priority rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be considered well qualified, applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements, be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry into the position, and attain an eligibility rating of 90 or above.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty station. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Contact Information:
Elizabeth Jameson
Phone: 808-541-2693x736
Email: Elizabeth_Jameson@nps.gov
Or write:
Department Of The Interior
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Rm 6-226
Box 50165
Honolulu, HI 96850-0053
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Basic Entry Requirements: General Biologist GS-401 requires a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, OR combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as follows:
For the GS-9: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR master's or equivalent graduate degree OR one year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7.
For the GS-11: Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D or equivalent doctor degree OR one year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9.
NOTE: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
Specialized Experience is that experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT. Please note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to show how he/she satisfies the course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college course work meets the specific course requirements above, you will be rated ineligible. To receive credit, education must have been completed at a school accredited by an accredited organization recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Foreign education is acceptable provided that the applicant submits documentation from an accredited source that the foreign education credentials and education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to applicants successfully completing a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
You will be required to maintain firearm proficiency and carry a firearm while performing duties of this position.
Incumbent must operate a government vehicle. You must have a valid driver's license to qualify for this position.
This is a drug testing designated position. In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected for this position are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.
Selectee must be free of any domestic violence convictions.
You will be given helicopter safety training and will need to safely work around and fly in rotary wing aircraft.
You will be required to wear a NPS uniform.
You must be able to secure and maintain a Red-Card Fire Fighter Certification.
All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have Federal payments made by direct deposit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position may require strenuous physical activity including periods of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting and carrying heavy objects. Some activities will occur in physically dangerous areas or settings. Documentary research and report writing work is sedentary, which entails the ability to concentrate and write for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in weather that is always hot and humid in potentially hazardous areas. While working outside, you are exposed to bright sun, rain, wind, dust, and biting insects. You may be required to drive and hike over rough terrain, work around and fly in helicopters and be required to carry and safely use a firearm.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of The Interior | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Waipahu | |
| Experience:Any | State: Hawaii | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:96797 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 39,795.00 - 48,148.00 USD per yearSalary for Hawaii is based on the basic pay level and is not subject to locality but is subject to 25% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). This COLA is not included in retirement pay computations
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
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