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Natural Resources Specialist

Natural Resources Specialist (Data Manager)

  • Open & closing dates

12/17/2024 to 12/27/2024

  • Salary

$59,966 - $113,047 per year

Salary range listed covers GS-09 thru GS-12, salary will depend on the grade applicant is selected by management

 

  • Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 12

  • Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

 

Weaverville, CA

 

Duties

Duties at the full performance level:

-Serves as a lead for natural resources information and biological data management for Trinity River Restoration Program (TRRP).

-Independently establishes and maintains coordination with field level resource personnel and project leaders in Reclamation and throughout the TRRP partnership to ensure linkage between the technical aspects and the practical applications being developed for biological, physical, rehabilitation implementation, and other data needs in TRRP.

-Maintains data, documents (physical and electronic), and photographic repositories, for TRRP. Leverages, maintains, and further develops the TRRP website and DataPort for collaborative data access across the multiagency TRRP and for informing the public.

-Develops long range plans for the accomplishment of data resources management in TRRP and Reclamation.

-Maintains close coordination with technical experts from the Fish and Wildlife Service; the States of California; Reclamation; and other organizations from the Federal, State, local and Tribal governments: and private sectors to collect various types of water, fish, wildlife, vegetation, and geomorphology related data and incorporate widely varying perspectives into the overall objectives of programs and projects.

-Serves as a technical authority in the resolution of problems relating to data and statistical analyses used in investigations and studies.

-Reviews study data, reports, agreements, and recommendations prepared by contractors or staff to assure technical adequacy and sound biological resource/scientific methodology.

-Reviews and evaluates results of existing private source and Federal, State, local and Tribal agency studies covering topography, ecology, trends, water needs, and other factors pertinent to the area's resources and their present and potential conditions.

-Prepares reports, summary information, briefings and presentations using TRRP data.

 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).
You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).
You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.
You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.
Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.

 

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.

To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience with but not limited to: maintaining databases for quality control and efficient data entry; Organizes, compiles, evaluates, and analyzes a complex body of scientific information on problems associated with activities and restoration of fish, wildlife, and vegetation resources; Reviews study data, reports, agreements.

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Must include copies of transcripts.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Must include copies of transcripts.

To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service having demonstrated experience with but not limited to: developing and maintaining databases including scripting for quality control and efficient data entry; coordination with field level resources to link technical aspects and practical applications developed for biological, physical, rehabilitation implementation; Organizes, compiles, evaluates, and analyzes a complex body of scientific information on problems associated with activities and restoration of fish, wildlife, and vegetation resources; Reviews study data, reports, agreements.

OR

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Must include copies of transcripts.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Must include copies of transcripts.

To qualify at the GS-12, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service having demonstrated experience with but not limited to: developing and maintaining databases including scripting for quality control and efficient data entry; coordination with field level resources to link technical aspects and practical applications developed for biological, physical, rehabilitation implementation; technical authority in the resolution of problems relating to data and statistical analyses used in investigations and studies; Organizes, compiles, evaluates, and analyzes a complex body of scientific information on problems associated with activities and restoration of fish, wildlife, and vegetation resources; Reviews study data, reports, agreements, and recommendations prepared by contractors or staff to assure technical adequacy and sound biological resource/scientific methodology; plans and conducts or leads coordination efforts for field data collection to address information gaps.

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 Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/27/2024.