Biologist
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Ashland, OH - USA
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Job Summary
This position is a Biologist GSworking in Ashland WI for the R3-Ashland Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office
As a Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Assisting with planning and implementation of activities associated with native fish species rehabilitation and conservation in the Lake Superior basin. Activities may include acoustic tagging projects for lake sturgeon and other species lake sturgeon gamete collection to support rehabilitation efforts and brook trout electrofishing surveys in tributaries.
- Analyzing interpreting and summarizing a wide variety of biological data collected during various investigations and population monitoring activities. Supporting efficient data collection methods and proper storage in relational databases.
- Maintaining and fostering a network of resource agency partners that support basin wide objectives for native species rehabilitation and conservation in the Great Lakes.
- Developing reports and presentations to effectively communicate project and survey results to partner agencies and stakeholders.
- Coordinating with staff to procure goods and services necessary for carrying out day-to-day operations and for equipment repair and maintenance. Participating in the implementation of outreach and education programs.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
- Suitability for employment as determined by background investigation.
- Drivers License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state drivers license throughout their employment in this position.
- Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform is required.
- A condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- Individuals assigned male at birth aftermust be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit .
Only experience and education obtained by 08/07/2026 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Basic Requirement:
- Possess a degree in biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
- Possess a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a major in a biological science. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform work in the occupation and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate addition to courses in the major and related fields a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis writing critical thinking research etc. These courses would have provided an applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation.
Minimum Qualification GS-09
- I possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing work in the field of fish biology fisheries management or aquatic resource conservation. Specialized experience includes: (1) assisting with the planning and implementation of field-based projects related to fish or other aquatic species; (2) collecting analyzing interpreting and summarizing biological data obtained through fish population monitoring surveys or other investigations; and (3) preparing reports presentations or training materials to communicate project results to partners stakeholders or the public. OR
- I have completed two years of progressively higher level graduate education at an accredited college or university leading to a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree in wildlife biology ecology or a directly related field appropriate to this position. OR
- I have an equivalent combination of professional experience and graduate level education beyond the first year which together equals 100% of the requirements. (When combining education with experience first determine the total qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; then determine the experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; finally add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.)
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPMs Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking institution name and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institutions registrar dean or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however if you are selected for the position you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications International Affairs Office ().
Telework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP applicants must be well-qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements including any selective placement factors; education and experience requirements) score at least 85 on the accomplishment record evaluation and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit: Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.
Probation/Trial Period Cont:
The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period -OR- trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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