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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will present technical information to management officials for use in decision making. You will coordinate natural resources planning requirements for an organization in compliance with provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). You will direct technical evaluations for environmental engineering or scientific studies to correct environmental deficiencies. You will collaborate with various entities (e.g., regulatory and resource agencies, regional planning agencies, universities) to protect and secure an organization's natural, biological, or cultural resources. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conserving endangered species and threatened species by collaborating with government agencies (for example, Endangered Species Act section 7 consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries); 2) Writing/reviewing Biological Assessments under the Endangered Species Act; 3) Interpreting environmental regulations to solve a wide variety of complex technical issues (for example: the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and/or other environmental regulations); and 4) Providing training and mentoring to other environmental and/or technical staff in other organizations. NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your resume. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-ma nagement-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to this position. OR Have a combination of education and experience in one of the above majors that includes at least 24 semester hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four-year course of study with a major as described above. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Though most work will be done indoors, the incumbent will also perform field work in a variety of natural settings such as forested areas, waterfront areas, & other undeveloped areas. Occasionally, field work will involve hiking into remote areas or working from a small craft. The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that could involve working outdoors in adverse weather conditions or that may require special safety precautions while in the presence of construction or industrial operations and operating equipment. Employees may be required to use protective clothing, or gear, such as hard hats, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, and shields. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.