Ecologist - FUL

National Park Service • Devils Tower, WY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ecologist serves as the Resource Manager for Devils Tower National Monument, monitoring wildlife species and developing related plans. The position collaborates with external partners and National Park Service colleagues to create and implement species recovery plans, leads and mentors temporary employees and volunteers, administers cooperative and task agreements and contracts, and evaluates projects for impacts to wildlife and plant species. Duties are developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level.

This position is filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Applicants must reside within the defined local commuting area, which is within 40 miles of Devils Tower National Monument, and provide proof of residency. The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, and may involve physically hazardous terrain and settings. Travel may be required overnight up to one to two nights per month. The employee may also be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts. A uniform is required, and a uniform allowance is provided.

Requirements

• Meet the basic educational requirement: a degree in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research, including at least 30 semester hours in basic applied biological sciences, 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences.
• For GS-09, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 supporting fish and/or wildlife conservation projects, field monitoring and evaluation, natural-resource data management and information exchange, and development and implementation of mitigation solutions; alternatively, qualify through the stated graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• Submit transcripts to document required or qualifying education.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Reside within 40 miles of Devils Tower National Monument at the time of application and provide proof of residency.
• Meet the minimum age requirement stated in the announcement.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
• Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Obtain a government charge card for travel purposes; training and a charge card with travel and/or purchase authority may also be required.
• Be available for possible overnight travel, on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Provide work-hour information for experience claimed; qualifying experience may include paid or unpaid volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wildlife species and develop related plans as the park's Resource Manager.
• Collaborate with external partners and NPS colleagues to create and implement species recovery plans.
• Lead and mentor temporary employees and volunteers.
• Administer cooperative agreements, task agreements, and contracts.
• Evaluate projects for impacts to wildlife and plant species.
• Perform developmental duties when appointed below the full performance level.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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