SUPERVISORY BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Conservation Section within the Environmental Management Element.

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: GS-0020-13: Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCAION AND EXPERIENCE: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts with your application. GS-0401-13: Click here to view occupational requirements for this position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts with your application. GS-0801/0819-13: Click here to view occupational requirements for this position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts with your application. GS-1301-13: Click here to view occupational requirements for this position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts with your application.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience in professional environmental biological science principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform supervisory functions associated with Conservation project development, execution, training, and advisory services.

Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and of the Department of Defense (DoD) planning, programming, and budgeting system (PPBS).

Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning compliance, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of professional environmental biological science principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform supervisory functions associated with Conservation project development, execution, training, and advisory services.

2.

Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and of the Department of Defense (DoD) planning, programming, and budgeting system (PPBS).

3.

Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures; Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning compliance, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices.

4.

Skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include attorneys, public health specialists, public affairs specialists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, regulators, and other governmental officials, and community groups.

5.

Skill in evaluating scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into Conservation programs; ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct the work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources, and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff.

6.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy to senior officials, federal and local government; and establish effective working relationships with others.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the 628 CES/CEIE ensuring the Conservation Section complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Conditions of Employment: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Represents the Conservation Section of the Environmental Management Element with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Communicates and coordinates base Conservation items with base units and leadership, higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, and community officials as needed.

Directs, develops the development and execution of the Conservation budget.