Fish Biologist- Direct Hire Authority

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This FISH BIOLOGIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY position is located in the Office of Energy Projects.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation is required.
• This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421).
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position has an education requirement; you must submit transcripts.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• Maximum of 2-page resume.
• You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as: preparing environmental documents and developing, conducting, and reviewing studies that analyze impacts to fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat.
• In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as: preparing National Environmental Policy Act documents (e.g., environmental assessments and environmental impact statements) that analyze the effects of existing or proposed infrastructure on fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat; and developing, conducting, and reviewing studies of fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat.
• Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.
• 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.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Attend a mandatory ethics training.
• We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities.
• To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment.
• See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401.
• If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may 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.
• Upon completion of your probationary 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.

Nice To Haves

• If selected for this position, you will be required to: Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Attend a mandatory ethics training.
• We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities.
• To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment.
• See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401.
• If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may 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.
• Upon completion of your probationary 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing information on fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat issues as they relate to the construction, modification, operation, and maintenance of hydropower projects; and making recommendations to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts that are technically sound and thoroughly researched.
• Preparing National Environmental Policy Act documents (e.g., environmental assessments and environmental impact statements) and license orders that analyze a range issues related to fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat.
• Leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams by fostering effective collaboration, communication, and decision making.
• Planning, executing, moderating, and making presentations at public meetings, federal/state/local government meetings, stakeholder meetings, and conferences.

Benefits

• 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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed