Supervisory Biological Scientist (Environmental)

Air Mobility Command • McConnell AFB, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the first level supervisor and manager for the Environmental Element. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Environmental element. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the Environmental element with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Communicates and coordinates base Environmental matters with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, and community officials as needed. Directs the development and execution of the Environmental budget.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position. (Cat I/Type 2- Motor Vehicle)
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• This position is designated a NON-CRITICAL APDP position.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment.
• This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
• A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Knowledge of professional engineering/scientific principles, practices, techniques, regulations, and procedures to effectively perform supervisory functions associated with environmental compliance and restoration project development, execution, training, and advisory services.
• Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and of the Department of Defense (DoD) planning, programming and budgeting system (PPBS).
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into environmental compliance and restoration.
• Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct the work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.
• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
• If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
• 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

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Environmental element.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the Environmental element with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Communicates and coordinates base Environmental matters with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, and community officials as needed.
• Directs the development and execution of the Environmental budget.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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