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If you are a talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience performing clinical laboratory testing in support of patient care, assisting senior clinicians and investigators, and performing experiments in support of research programs, consider joining the Department of Laboratory Medicine as a Biologist (Molecular) within the Hematology section. As a GS-0401-12, Biologist (Molecular), your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Performs complex molecular biology tests related to the diagnosis of cancer and immune diseases employing molecular biology related techniques. Performs specialized and technically demanding analytical procedures for diagnostic and research purposes. Reviews and analyzes daily quality control data and takes the appropriate steps to ensure quality results. Interacts directly with patient care physicians in discussing the interpretation of test results and suggests follow up procedures which may help answer clinical questions. Troubleshoots instruments and test methods when necessary and documents corrective actions. Performs troubleshooting with minimal. support, seeking guidance from the supervisor or senior scientist as necessary, and assists with training in troubleshooting techniques. Investigates new solutions to methodological problems, analyzes testing systems, and devises alternative approaches when needed to guarantee quality results. Works with department leadership, senior investigators and technical staff to implement new or changing programs and policies (e.g., CLIA) including, but not limited to, changes in staffing, training, reporting, documentation and inspection requirements. In order to qualify for a Biologist (Molecular), GS-401-12 position, you must meet the following Education Requirements: A. I have completed the requirements for a bachelor's (or graduate) degree in a biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position, from an accredited college or university. OR B. I have a combination of experience and education which includes courses comparable to a major in biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to this position, AND I have appropriate experience or additional education which demonstrates similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. In addition to the above basic requirement, in order to qualify for a Biologist (Molecular), GS-401 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree that is directly related to the duties of this position; OR You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing specialized analytical procedures for diagnostic and research purposes; assisting in developing procedures or establishing parameters for correlation of test results; interacting with patient care physicians to interpret test results and to suggest follow up procedures to help answer clinical questions; and performing troubleshooting of instruments and test methods and documenting corrective actions. OR A combination of post-baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13096238

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. You will serve as the Strategic Education Outreach Director for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division and act as is the Command liaison for the Warfare Center Naval Engineering Education Consortia (NEEC). You will oversee efforts tied to college/university undergraduate, graduate, and faculty activities to promote the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational interests in students and faculty. You will organize, manage, and direct all NSWCCD Education and Outreach Programs and Events and oversees execution throughout the fiscal year. You will oversee of approximately twenty-four division employees who volunteer in a STEM capacity to support outreach programs and support Navy-Wide and industry sponsored outreach programs. You will sustain and continuously improve the Seaworth STEM curriculum. You will manage the Division’s STEM Outreach budget which includes annual budget proposal and acceptance of funds. You will engage with Senior Levels of Navy leadership at Office of Naval Research (ONR), NAVSEA headquarters, at Warfare Centers HQ and with other WC Divisions, and with Carderock leadership. You will ensure STEM Program connectivity across NSWCCD, assist in integration/assessment of existing STEM activities across technical departments/facilities and propose new events for the Commanding Officer/Technical Director consideration. You will serve as Command liaison with partner school districts, supporting in-classroom lessons based in scientific methods and the engineering design process. You will develop lesson plans that incorporate command technologies appropriate for targeted grades and research and analyze data about STEM deficiencies to ensure lessons address skill gaps. You will provide academic interface for identification of prospective inter-relationships with university partners and K-12 school systems leading to Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and Cooperative Research and Design Agreements (CRADAs). You will perform the full range of supervisory duties such as: interviews, performance appraisals, organizational design planning, EO and EEO compliance, grievances, discipline, and training. Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Managing the full lifecycle of an educational or STEM outreach program including strategic planning and budget execution, cultivating collaborative partnerships and facilitating formal agreements with external stakeholders, AND leading project teams and/or directing volunteers to ensure the successful execution of program milestones. 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/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources- management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/general-mathematics-and-statistics-series-1501star/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/ 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.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as the senior technical authority in environmental risk assessment for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District, providing expert guidance in accordance with EPA, DoD, and Department of the Army regulations. Serve as a Risk Assessment subject matter expert to the Military Munitions (MM) and the Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW) programs. Provide input into MM and HTRW studies and investigations, as well as creates design analyses, plans and specifications for remedial treatment facilities and other applicable environmental systems. Prepare and review human health and ecological risk assessments, environmental studies, and investigations for HTRW sites and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) projects. Review and prepares risk assessments, environmental studies, and plans and specifications for HTRW and MMRP projects. Interact with project managers and other project delivery team members in the development of Statements of Work (SOW), independent government cost estimates (IGCE), and other acquisition-specific requirements for procurement actions. Serve as an expert advisor to field personnel during HTRW construction and MMRP remedial actions and site investigations. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement for Industrial Hygientist: Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science. The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. OR Related Degree: Bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene. The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For engineering degrees to be acceptable, the curriculum must be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technicology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum. OR Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Basic Requirement for Biologist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement for Toxicologist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in toxicology; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology. Basic Requirement for Chemist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Course work equivalent to a major in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Reviewing or preparing human health & ecological risk assessments for hazardous/toxic/radioactive waste (HTRW) or Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) sites related documentation such as Work Plans or Five-Year Reviews; (2) Conducting quality assurance activities associated with risk at HTRW or MMRP projects such as reviewing contractor prepared documents, providing field oversight of contractors, or conducting independent technical reviews; and (3) Communicating HTRW or MMRP risk assessment activities to various stakeholders such as federal, state, local regulators, or the public. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Serves as a recognized authority and provides leadership for and coordinates Agency protocols for the identification of potential new pest introductions, emergency program pests, and other organisms associated with Agency domestic plant health programs. Note: Selectee will remain in current official duty station of record unless located in the National Capital Region. See Additional Information Section for details. The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Monitors the disposition of high-priority organisms within the Agency's identification system to aid in assuring timely processing and serves as the Agency's primary contact regarding that disposition. Provides significant coordination and innovative expertise to national and regional pest survey committees. Develops, evaluates, maintains, and augments lists of diagnostic experts to supplement those already participating in the Agency's identification system. Evaluates and monitors ability/capacity of prospective and contracted collaborators to provide diagnostic support. Provides guidance and coordinates work with appropriate Agency staffs and cooperating institutions to coordinate the testing and implementation of new sample screening and pest identification methods. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: post high school education with courses equivalent to a major, which is defined as 24 semester/36 quarter hours, in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate the below: FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience in leading and coordinating the development of protocols for identifying new pests, plant health concerns, and other issues relevant to domestic plant health programs. Experience contributing to the development and refinement of policies and procedures that support diagnostic activities for domestic plant health programs, contributing to efforts that promote efficiency and consistency across operations. Participating in fostering collaborative relationships and coordinating resources among subject-matter experts to support access to diagnostic expertise, while engaging in interagency efforts to maintain capacity for reviewing and screening materials related to target pests or pest groups. Supporting coordination with Agency staff and partner institutions to inform policies and procedures for testing and implementing new methods in sample screening and pest identification. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You will serve as a Wild Horse and Burro Specialist (Fertility) with Bureau of Land Management. BLM Location Negotiable After Selection. Note this is not a remote position. This announcement will utilize an applicant limit to manage high application volumes. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates specific national WHB program aspects related to fertility control, policy, guidance, and operations. Provides advice and technical guidance to field staff in the planning of fertility control operations, including statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements. Provides information and data input to reviews and comments for planning documents at the field level for compliance with national policy and guidance. These planning documents primarily include site specific NEPA such as gather plans and other applicable documents. Develops procurement tools for the application of fertility control measures. Collaborates with BLM and DOI personnel as well as non-federal entities and individuals to communicate science on fertility control, build networks, and develop partnerships for the advancement and application of fertility control. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/11/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirement AND/OR Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Experience: GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as: Providing humane care for wild horses and burros to include experience with field darting and designing a fertility control program or plan (at any level - field, state, national). Writing and approving statements of work and/or NOFOs. Reviewing contractor or financial assistance proposals. Monitoring contractor and/or partner performance. Volunteer Experience: 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. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will 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. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. 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.

You will serve as a Wild Horse and Burro Specialist (COR) with Bureau of Land Management. BLM Location Negotiable After Selection. Note this is not a remote position. This announcement will utilize an applicant limit to manage high application volumes. Pay will vary based on duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the national wild horse and burro gather program. Provides oversight of program wide contacts, interagency agreements and cooperative/assistance agreements to WHB program management. Prepares scopes of work, market research, funding data and cost analyses on equipment, animal, contractual, and staffing needs. Provides guidance to field CORs administering individual contracts to ensure contractors are meeting WHB program specification and contractual requirements Prepares national gather schedules for the WHB program. Reviews NEPA analyses and supports litigation through expert feedback and declarations on wild horses and burros. The incumbent coordinates the analysis, collection, and consolidation of annual program reports to meet DOI requirements. Assists in the development of program-wide operating budgets and short- and long-term plans for the WHB program. Estimates costs, prepares justifications for management approval, and advises managers on the Annual Work Plan (AWP). All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/11/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. If you do not provide evidence that you possess the following selective factor(s), you will be rated not qualified. Level II Contracting Officer's Representative Certification -AND- Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirement AND/OR Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Experience: GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as: Serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for large contracts, interacting and coordinating with vendors, contractors, government agencies and others that provide paid services to the BLM. Assisting with the development of operating budgets, providing short and long-range operating plans for the WHB program. Managing complex and unusual situations while serving as a COR during gathers. Volunteer Experience: 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. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will 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. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. 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.

You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Kansas Ecological Services Field Office in Manhattan, Kansas, or Missouri River Recovery Office in Helena, Montana; Bismarck, North Dakota; Pierre, South Dakota; or Yankton, South Dakota. Pay will vary based on duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. One vacancy will be filled in Manhattan, Kansas and one vacancy will be filled in Helena, Montana; Bismarck, North Dakota; Pierre, South Dakota; or Yankton, South Dakota. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Coordinate and facilitate activities pursuant to sections, 4, 6, 7, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act. Act as technical advisor to other Field Office staff on the habitat needs of rare, candidate, proposed, and federally listed species. Independently conduct consultations pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, with other Federal agencies and designated non-Federal representatives for development, transportation, infrastructure, water conveyance, recreation, restoration and flood control projects. Plan and conduct status assessments for listed, proposed and candidate species, in cooperation with other Federal, state, and local agency personnel, private organization representatives, contractors, and other partners. Develop and manage propagation and genetic-diversity strategies. Manage budgets, evaluate proposals, and direct funding. Recommend recovery actions tailored to the ecology, and geomorphology of the Missouri and Mississippi River basins. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirement AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: planning, conducting, or coordinating biological or natural resource studies, assessments, or conservation activities; analyzing biological, ecological, or habitat information to evaluate species or resource conditions and inform management decisions; applying biological principles and applicable environmental laws, regulations, policies, or procedures to fish, wildlife, habitat, or other natural resource issues; developing, evaluating, or implementing conservation, recovery, monitoring, or habitat management actions; preparing technical or scientific reports, analyses, findings, recommendations, or other biological documents; and coordinating biological or natural resource activities with Federal, State, Tribal, local, or other partners or stakeholders. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will 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. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. 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.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum located in Philadelphia, PA. Rate of Pay GS-09 - $68,013-$88,421 GS-11 - $82,289-$106,982 Pay will vary based on grade level for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements biological and habitat management projects, including invasive species control, habitat restoration, and wildlife management activities. Designs and conducts field investigations, monitoring, and assessments to evaluate invasive species distribution, treatment effectiveness, habitat conditions, and wildlife population or resource management needs. Develops and implements invasive plant management strategies, coordinates treatment and monitoring activities, and evaluates results to support habitat restoration and long-term resource management. Coordinates and implements the mentored archery hunt, including biological planning, participant and partner coordination, scheduling, logistics, data collection, public communication, and evaluation of hunt results. Collects, analyzes, and interprets biological, ecological, geospatial, and program data and prepares maps, databases, reports, and other products to support habitat and wildlife-management decisions. Coordinates biological and conservation activities with Federal, State, Tribal, local, nonprofit, and community partners, including collaborative invasive species, habitat restoration, and mentored hunting initiatives. Prepares work plans, technical reports, briefings, presentations, and recommendations concerning invasive species management, habitat restoration, wildlife management, and public-use programs. Represents the Service at professional, partner, and public meetings and provides technical biological guidance and outreach related to refuge habitat, wildlife, invasive species, and mentored archery hunt activities. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Physical Demands: The work involves a substantial amount of field work. When engaged in field activities, the work is at times strenuous, requiring exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work requires average agility and dexterity. Travel to remote study sites may be required via boats, small aircraft, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and/or on foot. Extended periods of camping in tents or cabins in remote field camps may occur. Incumbent must be able to cope with the pressure of short time deadlines, responsibilities of logistics to remote areas, cultural conflicts, and adverse weather conditions. The incumbent may be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The work requires both office and outdoor work. The office is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Frequent travel by various means of surface and air transportation is required to attend meetings and to conduct field work. A variety of temperature and weather extremes may be encountered while in the field. The incumbent may be subject to large numbers of biting insects and may be required to work in close proximity to large animals such as deer, elk, bear and moose. He/she may need to carry a firearm for personal protection from wildlife. In addition, the incumbent may be exposed to work situations involving hazardous substances, and must comply with Service health and safety policies, including appropriate safety clothing and equipment. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the minimum qualifications requirements for this position described below, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: Equivalent combination of education and experience that included course work equivalent to a major (i.e.,24 semester hours) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline closely related to biology; PLUS, appropriate experience or additional course work. The quality of the combination must demonstrate 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. -AND- Minimum Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the required basic education requirements described above, to qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience including but is not limited to: assisting in drafting sections of resource management plans or strategies under guidance (e.g., data tables, methods, appendices); monitoring and coordinating project or contract tasks under an established plan; tracking progress and elevating issues to the project lead; participating in activities with Federal, State, Tribal, local, and nongovernmental partners; preparing materials and logistics; executing habitat conservation/restoration tasks and serving as crew lead under established invasive plant management plans; creating databases or tracking systems to manage large volumes of information and produce program reports. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited educational institution concentrated in a field that is directly related to the work of this position, such as in biological sciences, agriculture, botany, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. For example, applicants with 6 months of appropriate experience equivalent to the GS-7 (50% of the experience requirement), and 27 semester hours (50 percent of the education requirement to qualify for GS-9, in excess of that required for GS-7) would be qualifying for the GS-9 grade level (assuming one year of graduate education is defined by the college or university as 18 semester hours). -AND- To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience including but is not limited to: independently developing and updating comprehensive management plans and strategies, including stakeholder engagement and final approvals; leading complex projects or contracts end-to-end (planning through evaluation), setting milestones, and directing interdisciplinary teams; serving as organizational liaison to private landowners, tribes, agencies, and the public; negotiating roles and commitments for habitat restoration; authoring and defending complex scientific analyses for decisionmakers; developing or evaluating biological reports and planning documents; owning the administration and coordination of cooperative scientific programs (MOU - Memos of Understanding, schedules, deliverables, performance reporting); designing and implementing invasive plant management plans and coordinating multi-crew efforts across ecosystems; evaluating outcomes; representing the organization in regional or landscape-scale initiatives and briefing leadership on complex issues. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in an accredited educational institution concentrated in a field that is directly related to the work of this position, such as in biological sciences, agriculture, botany, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. Note: only education in excess of the first two years of graduate-level education (the amount required for the next lower grade level) may be combined with experience to meet the total requirement. For example, applicants with 6 months of appropriate experience equivalent to the GS-9 (50% of the experience requirement), and 45 semester hours (50 percent of the education requirement to qualify for GS-11, in excess of that required for GS-9) would be qualifying for the GS-11 grade level. Volunteer Experience: 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. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will 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. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. 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. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

This position is located within the National Office Fire and Safety, Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) organization. The incumbent is responsible for providing fire management support on an interagency basis to all wildland fire management agencies in the United States. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Nicholas Skowronski at nicholas.s.skowronski@usda.gov. Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13. Provides national level leadership, coordination, oversight, and program management for the national fire danger program and technology. Provides technical advice and participates in the analysis of fire management program requirements to design, develop, and implement methods to integrate emerging science and new technologies into national fire management programs. Manages and provides oversight on the full range of analytical tools used for bureau and interagency fire management planning. Coordinates and supports the use of geospatial information technology in strategic fire management planning. Provides guidance to the field units on collection and evaluation of fire danger, fire hazard risk, fuels, historic fire occurrence, fire effects, climatology and weather. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with public and private groups, state, tribal, and local governmental groups and other federal agencies related to wildland fire management planning activities. Facilitates interagency agreement on contentious issues concerning resource usage, funding allocations, and long range strategies in the regional, multi-regional area, or between agencies. In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Basic 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 course of study in biological sciences, agriculture or natural resources management, chemistry or at least 24 semester hours in biological sciences, natural resources, wildland fire management, forestry, or agriculture equivalent to a major field of study, plus appropriate experience or additional education that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in the biological sciences, agriculture, or natural resources. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. 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. Specialized Experience Requirement: GW-12: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-11 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Assisted with developing fire management plans with diverse and/or unprecedented elements for ecological soundness and technical adequacy; Assisted with extensive field inspections before and after prescribed or wildland fires to determine if resource objectives were achieved and/or to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken; Developed complex and difficult analyses on the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management; Assisted with complex prescribed fire/fuels management activities requiring coordination with cooperating agencies, such as using professional forest or range inventory methods, (e.g., Brown's planar intercept for dead and down fuels or live loading assessments; analysis of fuel loadings and determining fuel treatment methods and programming; land use planning and environmental coordination; evaluation of prescribed burn plans or fire management plans for fire containment and identification of suppression contingencies if containment is not obtained). GW-13: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-12 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Reviewed and evaluated fire management plans with diverse and/or unprecedented elements for ecological soundness and technical adequacy; Conducted or directed extensive field inspections before and after prescribed or wildland fires to determine if resource objectives were achieved and/or to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken; Developed complex and difficult analyses on the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management; Directed complex prescribed fire/fuels management activities requiring coordination with cooperating agencies, such as using professional forest or range inventory methods, (e.g., Brown's planar intercept for dead and down fuels or live loading assessments; analysis of fuel loadings and determining fuel treatment methods and programming; land use planning and environmental coordination; evaluation of prescribed burn plans or fire management plans for fire containment and identification of suppression contingencies if containment is not obtained); Directed complex fire management operations activities by analyzing and applying complex fire management strategies and/or coordinating complex operations with cooperating agencies, mobilization and dispatch coordination, fire prevention and education training, logistics, equipment development and deployment, fire communication systems, suppression and preparedness, aviation. Selective Placement Factors FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. Must be 18 years of age. This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice. Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable). Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-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.

The primary purpose of this position is to design, manage and/or implement one or more environmental programs for assigned Air National Guard (ANG) organization(s) and to serve as a professional advisor on all aspects of the assigned environmental areas. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. As a senior environmental engineering consultant, the employee provides technical and policy expertise regarding one or more environmental protection programs for the Air National Guard nationwide. Serves as a lead environmental coordinator for the Air National Guard. Responsible for technical oversight of all engineering functions and activities within the Environmental Restoration and/or Compliance which impact ANG installations nationwide. Leads teams, working groups and/or lower graded individuals of cross functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending proposals and implementation plans. Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/ industry representatives. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: GS-0401 General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) GS-0819 all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) GS-1301 General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of advanced concepts, principles and practices of environmental engineering is utilized in providing expert advice and consulting services on complex or controversial environmental issues, to installation personnel at assigned installations. Also applies in-depth knowledge of engineering principles to various environmental remedial processes. Broad knowledge of pertinent US environmental law and regulations, DoD and agency policies and regulations. Expert knowledge of a broad range of engineering standards, methods, practices, and techniques to ensure work is in compliance with regulations and standards. Expert knowledge of environmental aspects of military project programming processes-Working knowledge of all engineering fields sufficient to evaluate projects and compliance from a broad perspective. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of professional environmental engineering techniques, principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislation issues. 2. Knowledge of requirements, methods, techniques, and procedures pertinent to evaluating issues associated with regulatory compliance and/or restoration (as applicable). 3. Knowledge of strategic planning, programming, budgeting cycles, execution, financial systems, and restrictions on the expenditures of funds. 4. Skill in identifying actual or potential problem areas, trends, and/or similar factors to improve National Guard program operations and environmental quality programs. 5. Ability to plan, develop, implement, and coordinate a complete environmental program. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal, state, and local government, and industry. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Center for Agricultural Safeguarding Training (CAST) in Frederick, Maryland. Agriculturists at CAST leverage a science background to design and deliver science-based training dealing with regulating the import and export of plant and animal products with USDA APHIS's Plant Protection and Quarantine Program. Most of the training is delivered in-person, in a traditional classroom setting. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Designing, developing, and delivering wide-ranging and broad-based science and regulatory training in the agricultural and regulatory enforcement sciences. Developing written materials in a clear, convincing and organized manner that meets established format and style standards and is appropriate for the intended audience. Partnering with subject matter experts and specialists in the field to conduct task analyses, as well as to analyze the performance, skill, and knowledge levels of the learning audience. Training Plant Protection and Quarantine employees to regulate imported and exported plant commodities following Agency approved regulatory resources. Performing other duties assigned. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience enforcing agricultural regulations through inspection of agricultural commodities for import or export, overseeing fumigations of imported commodities, enforcing agricultural compliance, or overseeing pest survey operations or pest survey teams. OR Experience providing training in an official government training position (federal, state, or county). OR Experience teaching science courses in an educational institution, e.g., high school, community college, or university. AND Experience communicating biological or agricultural regulatory concepts to individuals, colleagues, management, or groups of people. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient if it includes your name and all course information. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty. Education must have been obtained from an accredited institution. Education completed in a foreign institution must include an evaluation by an organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs that it was deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, see: Foreign Education Evaluation. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.