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SummaryThis position is located on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Mountain Gate, CA. This position has responsibility for planning, administering, and providing professional expertise in fisheries and hydrology programs. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Todd Johnson at todd.johnson1@usda.gov or 530-242-5550.ResponsibilitiesDevelops plans and provides input related to the protection and management of water resources, including stream and lake surveys, biologic populations, habitat improvements, and water resource restoration.Provide recommendations relating to stream and lake habitat management, including streamside and riparian area management and in- channel work.Develops watershed, stream, and road related restoration priorities for out-year projects.Establishes and maintains an up-to-date inventory of proposed restoration projects by priorities.Makes field investigations following fires to appraise damages to the watershed and recommend treatment for rehabilitation of the area.Inspects and evaluates completed watershed restoration and fish improvement projects to determine their effectiveness.Conducts hydrologic analysis for cooperative watershed projects authorized under public law.Consults with other resource specialists in assessing the impacts of proposed programs and projects on watershed values.Provides input into designs for road drainage and fish passage projects, including stream simulation design for fish passage culverts.Independently conducts or directs surveys of the water resources of the Forest. These surveys include collecting original data, and analyzing and evaluating all assembled data to develop long range prescriptions.Leads hydrologic studies and investigations (collecting and interpreting water quality data and stream flow data).Provides District oversight and coordination with the Supervisor?s Office (SO) for ESA Section 7 consultation activities for fish.Coordinates and responds to SO requests related to consultation and sensitive species.Provides the professional input regarding fisheries and hydrology needed to implement the Forest Plan and other laws and regulations, such as the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, etc.Participates as required in the development of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.Leads writing of aquatics specialist reports for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents regarding stream flows, sedimentation, roads, stream shade, riparian reserves, Clean Water Act, Best Management Practices.Provides leadership in the development and implementation of fish and water resource programs on the District. Leads District aquatic work plan development, monitoring, and reporting.Represents the Forest Service in partnerships and collaboration efforts related to the design, implementation, and monitoring of aquatic restoration projects.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsIn 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. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series listed below. Basic Requirement:GS-0482:Degree: Successful completion of a full 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 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.); 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, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-1315:Degree: Successful completion of a full 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 physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels. ORCombination of education and experience course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Acceptable experience must have included performance of scientific functions related to the study of water resources, based on and requiring a professional knowledge of related sciences and the consistent application of basic scientific principles to the solution of theoretical and practical hydrologic problems. The following is illustrative of acceptable experience: field or laboratory work that would require application of hydrologic theory and related sciences such as geology, geo-chemistry, geophysics, or civil engineering to making observations, taking samples, operating instruments, assembling data from source materials, analyzing and interpreting data, and reporting findings orally and in writing. In some cases, professional scientific experience that is not clearly water resource experience may be acceptable if such experience was preceded by appropriate education in hydrology or by professional hydrology experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-11 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level; Specialized experience is defined as: Implemented well-established hydrology / fisheries/ watershed projects; Provided input in the fish/aquatic or watershed management program by gathering, compiling, and analyzing data to determine environmental conditions, characteristics, and values, and the interrelationship of fisheries/aquatic resources with other resources; Analyzed data and recommended solutions to problems involving a limited section of fisheries or water resources issues; Provided input in the preparation, maintenance, and revision of functional plans for specific areas of responsibility such as fisheries management, aquatic and riparian habitat, stream or lake management, hydrology, etc., that involved interpretation of data obtained and synthesis into conclusions; Participated as a member of interdisciplinary teams working on land management planning, emergency burn rehabilitation, or similar projects, and prepared specialist reports and/or Biological Assessments or Biological Evaluations to support project planning; OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled); OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). 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: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.EducationSee qualifications section for educational requirements.Additional InformationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status such as leave without pay is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Questions should be directed to the Travel help Desk, 877-372-7248, Option 1, or email SM.FS.asctos@usda.gov This is a bargaining unit designated position. Forest Service daycare facilities are not available. Government Housing is not available This position is eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements.
