Biologist (Temporary) (Direct Hiring Authority)

National Park Service • Yosemite National Park, CA

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About The Position

The Biologist (Temporary) (Direct Hiring Authority), Carnivore Specialist, works under the direction of the Chief of Terrestrial Wildlife in the Terrestrial Wildlife Branch. The position leads development and implementation of a science-based ecological management program for terrestrial wildlife, with a focus on carnivores.

The biologist applies wildlife biology and ecology expertise to assess the effects of human-caused climate change and other threats on park wildlife and habitat, and develops management actions to address them. The role also plans and carries out wildlife and habitat inventory, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, conservation, research, and interpretation across diverse elevations and habitat types. The position supports ecologically based wildlife management, including protecting and restoring threatened or endangered species and minimizing negative human impacts, and assists with environmental compliance activities related to wildlife and habitat.

This is a temporary position expected to last one year, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and funding. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, and duties are suitable for telework with supervisor approval. The position requires a valid driver’s license, wearing a uniform, and may involve strenuous physical activity and work in potentially hazardous terrain. A uniform allowance is provided.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Meet the minimum age requirement: be at least 18 years old, or be at least 16 and meet one of the stated education or student-employment conditions. Must be at least 18 to operate government vehicles.
• Meet the 0401 series basic education requirement: a four-year bachelor's or higher degree in an appropriate field, or a qualifying combination of education and experience that includes at least 24 semester hours in relevant coursework. Transcripts are required.
• For GS-11, meet one of the stated qualification paths: at least one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09; at least three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent in a directly related field; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• For experience credit, provide a resume stating full-time or part-time status and hours worked per week for each position.
• If qualifying through education, submit transcripts containing the specified academic information; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education by a qualified private organization.

Responsibilities

• Use wildlife biology and ecology expertise to assess the impacts of human-caused climate change and other threats to park terrestrial wildlife and habitat, and design and implement appropriate management actions.
• Develop and implement plans for the inventory, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, conservation, research, and interpretation of terrestrial wildlife and habitat across a range of elevations and habitat types.
• Implement ecologically based wildlife management practices, including protecting and restoring threatened or endangered species such as fisher and red fox, and minimizing negative human impacts.
• Assist with park wildlife and habitat compliance activities, including NEPA, Threatened and Endangered Species Consultations under section 7, Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level