Supervisory Fish Biologist

SummaryTHIS IS A TEMPORARY PROMOTION NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS . This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), Conservation Biology Division (CB Division), with one vacancy in Seattle, WA.OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates : 01 / 10 / 2025 to 01 / 16 / 2025Salary : $118,446 - $181,956 per yearPay scale & grade : ZP 4Location : 1 vacancy in Seattle, WARemote job : NoTelework eligible : Yes, as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required : 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursed : NoAppointment type : Temporary - 5 Years, may be converted to permanent without further competition.Work schedule : Full-timeService : CompetitiveSupervisory status : YesDutiesAs a Supervisory Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties : Lead and conduct research with statistical, bioenergetic, population dynamics, community ecology, food web, econometric, and / or ecosystem models in the Northeast Pacific Basin, with emphasis on the U.S. West Coast and Puget Sound.Plan and distribute work to be accomplished by subordinates; set and adjust short and long-term priorities and prepare schedules for the completion of work.Collect and analyze data, and develop and use ecosystem models to examine and simulate relationships between key target and protected species, environmental processes, fisheries, climate change, and other forcing factors, in support of sustainable, ecosystem-based fisheries management and recovery of listed species along the West Coast of the U.S.Represent the program and Center and make significant leadership, technical and / or interpretive contributions in local, regional, national and international working groups.RequirementsConditions of Employment : This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (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-4 is equivalent to the GS-13 / 14.Key Requirements : Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENTS : This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application. You MUST meet the following requirements : EDUCATION : 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; andAt 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.)ORCombination 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.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.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZP-4 or GS-13 level : SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following : Planning and conducting research involving fisheries or marine ecosystems or living marine resources and their habitats;Writing scientific publications based on findings and reporting findings to stakeholders and partners; andPlanning and distributing work and setting short and long term priorities.Additional InformationThe Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $118,446 - $181,956