Summary This position is a Supervisory Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-13 working in Welaka, Florida for the R4-Welaka National Fish Hatchery. Responsibilities The mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing enjoyment of people. The Southeast Region Fisheries Program serves a vital role in conserving America's fisheries in partnership with States, Tribes, Federal agencies, other Service programs, and private interests in a larger effort to conserve fish and other aquatic resources. The Program consists of National Fish Hatcheries, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices, and the Regional Fisheries Center which includes a Fish Health Center and a Fish Technology Center. Employees work with partners throughout the states of NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, KY, AR, LA, MS, and U.S. Territories in the Caribbean. National Fish Hatcheries perform a wide variety of operations, including fish culture and broodstock management, producing species of fish and other aquatic species in direct support of recovery of listed or candidate species; restoration of inter-jurisdictional fisheries and aquatic ecosystems; fulfilling mitigation responsibilities; and restoring depleted fish populations to preclude listing. As a Supervisory Fish Biologist, the key duties of the position are as follows, but are not limited to: Manages all administrative/management functions including developing annual budgets, program plans, development programs, cyclical maintenance and program schedules, fish production programs, outreach plans, maintenance and submission of fiscal accounts, property records, planning and accomplishments in Fishery Information System. Develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the entire aquatic species propagation and restoration programs at the hatchery under their management. Serves as a Project Coordinator between State and Federal agencies, Tribal entities, and private, commercial, and academic partnerships involved in meeting mutually agreed-upon natural resource objectives. The incumbent leads, manages and directs the hatchery's native and/or imperiled aquatic species program in collaboration with other Service entities, other agencies and non-governmental organizations to restore, enhance, and maintain species and habitats native to the geographic area. Works closely with other Fish and Aquatic Conservation stations including Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices, Fish Technology Centers, and partner agencies, organizations and universities to assess effectiveness of restoration programs and adapt hatchery practices based on the results of these assessments. Supervises and manages a professional, technical, and non-technical staff to accomplish program objectives at the hatchery under their management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 12/17/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: 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.) OR 2. 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. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] Must possess one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing the following duties: planning and directing fish cultural operations; preparing and administering budgets; directing and training personnel in scientifically sound methods and techniques involved in fish culture operations; planning and directing technical and administrative matters; preparing technical issue papers and briefings; developing and implementing strategic outreach plans; or supervising or leading a staff involved in fish cultural operations. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. 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. Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: -Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable. -In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale. Telework: This position is suitable for telework only in an emergency or natural disaster. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP or ICTAP applicants must be determined to be well-qualified for this position in order to receive special selection priority. To be well-qualified, a CTAP or ICTAP applicant must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire. For more information visit: OPM's Employee Guide to Career Transition Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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