Job Summary

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Battle Mountain, Nevada and Tonopah, Nevada. Information about Battle Mountain and Tonopah and the surrounding area can be found at Battle Mountain and Tonopah We expect to fill four vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 10% incentive - see Additional Information

Job Description

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. This position has a Basic Education Requirement: Meets the basic requirement for Wildlife Biologist: 1. Completed a bachelor`s Degree in biological science that included at least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and at least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); and at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences; OR 2. A Combination of education and experience -- equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Must provide a copy of college transcript. 3. Does not have the education or specialized experience (or combination) described above. For the GS-05: Meet the basic requirement for Wildlife Biologist. For the GS-07: Meet the basic requirement AND one (1) year of professional wildlife biologist experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service. At this level, work is entry-level with close supervision. Examples of specialized experience include assisting higher level professionals with vegetative management for riparian habitat maintenance & enhancement, and wildlife & fisheries habitat management by classifying habitat & vegetation types; determine habitat condition & improvement; contribute to planning documents; OR meet the basic requirement AND one (1) year of graduate education in wildlife biology or a directly related field OR meet the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) OR meet the basic requirement AND I possess an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary but may occasionally require some physical exertion such as walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and exposure to extreme temperatures. The field duties of this position require that the employee operate four-wheel drive vehicles on and off roads in isolated areas. Work Environment: Work is performed in the office and field locations under a variety of topographic and climatic conditions.