Supervisory Fish Biologist
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Job Location:
Honolulu, HI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 154454 - 197200
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) with one vacancy in Honolulu HI.
As a Supervisory Fish Biologist you will perform the following duties:
- Lead and oversee the Science and Operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Centers (PIFSC) Ecosystem Sciences Division. Conduct multidisciplinary research monitoring and analysis of integrated environmental and living resource systems in coastal and offshore waters of the Pacific Ocean.
- Provide general leadership and oversight to the Ecosystem Science Division (ESD) ensuring the Divisions priorities align with the agencys strategic plan mission vision and values. Articulate and direct assignments projects actionable events milestones and deadlines and timeframes for completion. Direct the work of peers and colleagues on team and other teams.
- Serve as a consultant to scientific and personnel of other agencies government contracts and foreign countries. Defines the research area which may be broad drawing on scientific expertise and experience while identifying specific problems which are essential to the investigative objectives or related studies. Serve as a member of various committees and boards as the technical expert.
- Prepare coordinate and direct the implementation of a research program involving environmental and living resource systems in coastal and offshore waters of the Pacific Ocean. Prepare and submit written budget proposals to obtain funding and establish and maintain the program budget. Determine equipment and facility requirements and ensure safety and security.
Conditions of employment
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel Systems (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS positions are classified by career pay plan and pay band.
The ZP-5 is equivalent to the GS-15.
Key Requirements:
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
- This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
- Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.*
- More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
- Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ()
- Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.
Additional Considerations:
- A one year supervisory probationary period may be required (probationary period can be served concurrently).
- Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- 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 then 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.
- A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Managements website located at: REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:
To qualify for the 0482 series:
EDUCATION:
A. Degree: major in biological science that included:
- At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology ichthyology fishery biology aquatic botany aquatic fauna oceanography fish culture or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and
- At least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology vertebrate zoology comparative anatomy physiology entomology parasitology ecology cellular biology genetics or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.)
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e. at least 30 semester hours) of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g. professional; philanthropic religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
To qualify at the ZP-5 or GS-15 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
- Planning and executing scientific analysis or research supporting environmental and living marine resource systems;
- Leading projects or teams including assigning work setting priorities and providing feedback on work assignments; and
- Communicating scientific findings to stakeholders through briefings reports or presentations.
Education
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.
This position has a positive Education Requirement. You are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate graduate etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. We may only consider documentation provided prior to the closing date of the announcement. Please see degree and experience requirements in the Qualifications section.
Note: An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation
Additional information
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Managements Career Transition Resources website at: applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement or similar notice).
- A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action noting current position grade level and duty location;
- A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
- A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation noting your positions grade level and duty location and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL etc;
- A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities please visit FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Transfection
- Bioinformatics
- DNA Isolation
- Genetics
- PCR
- R
- Biochemistry
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
