Fish and Wildlife Administrator
As a Fish and Wildlife Administrator your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Serve as a manager, leader, and supervisor of multiple divisions ranging in grades from GS-5 to GS-14, to provide technical, scientific, and policy support to program activities. Programs include:
Habitat Conservation Planning (Section 10 habitat conservation plans), and Interagency Cooperation (Section 7 Consultations). Listing and Recovery (listing, critical habitat, 5-Year Reviews, Recovery Plans), Environmental Contaminants, and Conservation Partnerships, etc. Direct and oversee work through multiple subordinate supervisors; advise the Assistant Regional Director, Deputy and Regional Director on sensitive and multi-faceted program management matters and issues; ensure equity among the Divisions within the office; direct a multi-million dollar program; and implement actions which eliminate barriers adversely affecting efficiency of field office operations Provide guidance to subordinate office supervisors to plan overall work, establish work schedules and priorities, make assignments, and review work. Set priorities for resource programs, including allocation of office budget and personnel ceilings to accomplish programs. Provide expert advice and assistance on development of regional and national policies, plans, and programs, on issues of importance to the Service, particularly those which may affect State, National, and International environmentally sensitive relationships and on difficult and complex resource issues that often require innovative approaches. Represent the agency in top level communication, coordination, and participation with high level officials of Federal and State agencies, Tribal officials, and representatives of local government offices to express Service policy, negotiate firm cooperative positions and programs to provide increased protection and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Advise Interior officials on policy-level issues. Only experience and education obtained by 10/14/2020 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement:
A. Degree:
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, or at least 30 semester hours in courses, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR C.
Experience:
Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. AND Minimum Qualification GS-15 :
One year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that demonstrated you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, direct, and administer a complex natural resources program. Specialized experience must have involved the following types of duties:
1) supervising or leading a branch, field station, or team focused on the conservation of natural resources; 2) solving challenging issues related to conservation lands management, visitor services, outreach, or other natural resource programs; 3) serving as a land management/conservation organization representative in negotiating with diverse individuals or groups; 4) exercising direct responsibility for implementing policies, plans, standards or procedures to carry out fish and wildlife conservation; or 5) managing issues or conflicts involved in the planning, directing, or executing of short and long term activities in fish and wildlife conservation that affected a diverse group of customers. 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. Time In Grade Requirement:
Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serve as a manager, leader, and supervisor of multiple divisions ranging in grades from GS-5 to GS-14, to provide technical, scientific, and policy support to program activities. Programs include:
Habitat Conservation Planning (Section 10 habitat conservation plans), and Interagency Cooperation (Section 7 Consultations). Listing and Recovery (listing, critical habitat, 5-Year Reviews, Recovery Plans), Environmental Contaminants, and Conservation Partnerships, etc. Direct and oversee work through multiple subordinate supervisors; advise the Assistant Regional Director, Deputy and Regional Director on sensitive and multi-faceted program management matters and issues; ensure equity among the Divisions within the office; direct a multi-million dollar program; and implement actions which eliminate barriers adversely affecting efficiency of field office operations Provide guidance to subordinate office supervisors to plan overall work, establish work schedules and priorities, make assignments, and review work. Set priorities for resource programs, including allocation of office budget and personnel ceilings to accomplish programs. Provide expert advice and assistance on development of regional and national policies, plans, and programs, on issues of importance to the Service, particularly those which may affect State, National, and International environmentally sensitive relationships and on difficult and complex resource issues that often require innovative approaches. Represent the agency in top level communication, coordination, and participation with high level officials of Federal and State agencies, Tribal officials, and representatives of local government offices to express Service policy, negotiate firm cooperative positions and programs to provide increased protection and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Advise Interior officials on policy-level issues. Only experience and education obtained by 10/14/2020 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement:
A. Degree:
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, or at least 30 semester hours in courses, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR C.
Experience:
Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. AND Minimum Qualification GS-15 :
One year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that demonstrated you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, direct, and administer a complex natural resources program. Specialized experience must have involved the following types of duties:
1) supervising or leading a branch, field station, or team focused on the conservation of natural resources; 2) solving challenging issues related to conservation lands management, visitor services, outreach, or other natural resource programs; 3) serving as a land management/conservation organization representative in negotiating with diverse individuals or groups; 4) exercising direct responsibility for implementing policies, plans, standards or procedures to carry out fish and wildlife conservation; or 5) managing issues or conflicts involved in the planning, directing, or executing of short and long term activities in fish and wildlife conservation that affected a diverse group of customers. 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. Time In Grade Requirement:
Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements
- Department:
0480 Fish And Wildlife Administration - Salary Range:
$126,810 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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