Location: South San Francisco
Company: Genentech
etc) and external programs (panels, conferences, etc. ). ● Support development of internal messaging and framework that enables effective cross-team communication and alignment. ● Track effectiveness of communication campaigns and manage feedback channels, using associated information to make recommendations in order to improve our strategies.
● Act as a trusted advisor and develop strong relationships with internal clients and colleagues at all levels. Qualifications and Experience: ● BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience. (general business, public relations, marketing and/or communications disciplines are preferred)● MBA or other related graduate-level degree is preferred●
+ 8 years of relevant experience in writing, communications● + 5 years of relevant experience with change management (i. e. developing communications strategies and plans around changes that affect people, process and/or technology).
● Biotech or pharma experience is highly desirable OR knowledge of healthcare industry and the ability to bring this knowledge to bear when advising stakeholders and partners on communications strategies, plans, objectives, tactics, implications and impact. ● Previous corporate communications experience required and marketing experience is preferred. ● Experience creating strategic communications plans particularly during times of changes including executive
communications, employee engagement at a great place to work● Creative problem-solver, with the ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects autonomously and in an organized fashion, balancing the long-term and urgent needs of the team.
● Demonstrated ability to work calmly and collaboratively in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, maintaining good judgment and the ability to escalate appropriately. ● Ability to manage a complex set of stakeholders.
Biotech / Pharmaceutical jobs encompass a range of roles within the industries dedicated to researching, developing, and producing drugs, vaccines, and other medical products. These positions often involve scientific experimentation, clinical trials, regulatory compliance, and product commercialization. A hallmark of such jobs is the emphasis on innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology to combat diseases and improve health outcomes. Workers in this field typically have a strong background in life sciences and must keep abreast of rapid advancements. The sector is known for its stringent ethical and quality standards, as well as its potential for high-reward outcomes both in terms of career satisfaction and the positive impact on public health.
Develops technologies that improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of fish farming in the United States. Independently plans and conducts personal research within the incumbents’ specialty to support the laboratory’s mission.
Lead and perform research providing data that leads to understanding of the genetic basis of phenotypic variation, development of genetically improved germplasm, identification and remediation of environmental factors that limit catfish production. Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively, facilitating an open exchange of ideas, and building teams. Develops a vision (in collaboration with National Program Staff and the Area
Office) for how the unit will continue to serve stakeholders and the American public to improve catfish production in the US. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have
federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at www. e-verify. gov/ Successful completion of a three year probationary period. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Requirements for Biology Series, 0401 Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirements for Genetics Series, 0440 Degree: genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics. Graduate Education: Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics.
Evaluation of Education: Most students in the field take graduate work because specific training in genetics may be limited at the undergraduate level. Under these circumstances, it may be necessary to evaluate undergraduate course work in genetics in one of two ways, as described below, to determine whether or not it is qualifying. Courses dealing with genetics, some phase of genetics, or specific techniques that are applied in genetics work are acceptable.
This includes courses in genetics, plant or animal genetics, molecular and cellular biology, mathematics and statistics (as they apply to genetics), population dynamics, and certain techniques such as those dealing with irradiation. Course work consisting of an appropriate combination of basic courses in genetics and cytology or statistics are also acceptable. Basic Requirements for Fish Biology Series, 0482 Degree: with major study in biology, zoology, or biological oceanography that included at least 30 semester hours in biological and aquatic science and 15 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences.
This course work must have included: At least 15 semester hours of preparatory training in zoology beyond introductory biology or zoology in such courses as invertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, histology, physiology, embryology, advanced vertebrate zoology, genetics, entomology, and parasitology; and At least 6 semester hours of training applicable to fishery biology in such subjects as fishery biology, ichthyology, limnology, oceanography, algology, planktonology, marine or fresh water ecology, invertebrate ecology, principles of fishery population dynamics, or related course work in the field of fishery biology; and At least 15 semester hours of training in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, or statistics Additional Requirements In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above and in the education section below, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below.
GS-14 Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled.
The specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 level of this position are: Communicating with stakeholders and translating their needs into researchable objectives; managing research projects such as personnel, equipment, and fiscal resources; and conducting research developing a breeding program for the selective improvement of farmed aquatic animals. GS-15 Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled.
The specialized experience requirements for the GS-15 level of this position are: Designing experiments and statistical analyses related to freshwater fish; leading multidisciplinary teams or acting as a liaison; enhancing scientific productivity by mentoring and supervising scientists and managing large-scale research projects; and identifying and remedying environmental factors that limit fish production Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.
g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To further support your qualifications, it is strongly recommended that you submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph. D. dissertation. Failure to do so could result in loss of your consideration/referral. Also, please submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications.
Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education Basic Requirements for Animal Science Series, 0487 Degree: animal science, dairy science, poultry science; or a related discipline or field of animal science that included at least 30 semester hours in the basic biological and agricultural sciences, and 20 semester hours in animal science.
For animal scientist positions, at least 10 of the required 20 semester hours in animal science must have been in courses dealing with the breeding, feeding, production, and management of livestock, and the care and preparation of their products For dairy scientist positions, at least 10 of the required 20 semester hours in animal science must have been in dairy science. For poultry scientist positions, at least 10 of the required 20 semester hours in animal science must have been in poultry science.
OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in the basic biological and agricultural sciences, including a minimum of 20 semester hours in appropriate animal science subjects, as described in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Most universities offering appropriate programs confer degrees in " animal science" rather than in " animal husbandry, " although some universities still confer degrees in " animal husbandry.
" Therefore, reference to course work in respective animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, where applicable, may be considered synonymous with corresponding course work in animal, dairy, or poultry science. Graduate Education: To be qualifying, graduate study must have been in animal, dairy, or poultry science; or in a specialized subject-matter area of science directly related to these sciences, such as feeds and feeding or nutrition, breeding, and development, physiology, or genetics, where the curriculum or pattern of training placed major emphasis on one of the recognized specialized subject-matter areas of animal, dairy, or poultry science.
Graduate study in related disciplines or fields of science, such as agronomy, microbiology, biochemistry, biophysics, and dairy, food, or fiber technology (if it dealt with pertinent products or their production) may also be qualifying, provided the graduate work placed a sufficient amount of emphasis on one of the recognized fields or subject-matter areas of animal, dairy, or poultry science. Evaluation of Education: Course work in such subjects as agronomy, animal, dairy, or poultry science, biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry may be used to meet the general 30-semester-hour requirement in the basic biological and agricultural sciences.
Course work in such subjects as zoology, embryology, animal breeding or genetics, physiology, biochemistry, and any phase of animal, dairy, or poultry science may be used to meet the 20-semester-hour requirement in animal science. Course work in animal science includes those subjects dealing with the specific kinds and classes of livestock, e. g. cattle, swine, sheep, or fur bearers, their breeding and development, nutrition, management, and utilization; and the qualities and uses of their products, e.
g. meat, wool, or leather. Course work in dairy science includes those subjects dealing with the specific kinds and classes of dairy animals; their nutrition and management; the utilization of their products; and courses dealing with the establishment of lineages, various phases of a dairy operation, milk quality, etc. Course work in poultry science includes those subjects dealing with the kinds and classes of poultry; their breeding and development; the establishment of specific strains; their nutrition and management; the utilization of their products; and courses dealing with specific areas peculiar to poultry science, such as genetic or environmental factors, or rearrangement of cycles.
Additional information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. 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 backssed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 71 out of a possible 100. Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. Research accomplishments and their impact on the duties and responsibilities of positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized importance to science and technology.
Final grade level may be determined by a peer review panel. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Benefits A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan.
Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the backssment Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans' preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans' preference within each category. Supervisory/Managerial Competencies 1. Ability to lead and accomplish work through others (i.
e. team building, conflict management, cultural awareness, strategic thinking, technology management, and political savvy. ) 2. Ability to communicate with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds in a variety of situations. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i. e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the " Apply" button to the right. To view the application form, visit: apply. usastaffing. gov/View Questionnaire/12260253 Benefits A career with the U.
S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration. Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) other qualifications.
If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.
Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as equivalent to U. S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website.
All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. The SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit FEDSHIREVETS Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
and presents research in scientific seminars and at public conferences and reports the proceedings of such meeting to other laboratory personnel. Performs regulatory review of bacterial and parasitic vaccine products, and novel therapeutic products. Utilizing a variety of techniques such as cell culture, culture of pathogenic microorganisms, immunoassay, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry, and biochemical techniques.
Provides technical guidance and training of personnel and others assigned to the center for instruction. Requirements Conditions of Employment Citizenship Requirement: You must be a U. S. Citizen to be considered for this advertisement unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time. FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter. Certification of Accuracy: All information
concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification.
False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action. Selective Service Registration: All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption. Visit www. SSS. gov for more info. You must meet ALL requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Only education, experience, and qualifications attained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process. Qualifications The position of Research Biologist falls under the 0401 occupational series.
To qualify for this position at grade GS- 12, you must meet Time-in-Grade requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 01/08/2024. Basic Requirements Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. -OR- Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The specialized experience must demonstrate one year of full-time work experience , or the equivalent if part-time (for example, an employee working 20 hours per week for a 12-month period should be credited with 6 months of experience. ) Experience may have been obtained in either the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.
Specialized Experience for GS-12: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Conducting research directed toward the understanding of the pathogenesis and prevention of disease AND 2) Utilizing, preparing, and evaluating antigens, antibodies, genes, proteins, and other reagents used for laboratory AND 3) Working within a research team, performing tasks associated with cell-culture methods and use of advanced sequencing and bioinformatics methods and techniques.
OR a Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree in lieu of specialized experience. OR a combination of specialized experience and education as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 01/08/2024. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities.
You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process. You may be asked to provide additional information at a later time. All interview requests and selection decisions are at the full discretion of the hiring office. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, my. usajobs. gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the M ore Information link for this position.
The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.
As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 EDUCATION: THIS POSITION HAS A POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. TRANSCRIPTS: Positions which are scientific or technical in nature often have very specific educational requirements. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, see the Foreign Education section below for additional requirements.
Pay careful attention to the Qualifications and Education sections to identify vacancies where a transcript is required. Even if you hold a similar position or are a current employee, you are not exempt from transcript requirements. Electronic Transcript Caution: If you have obtained your transcripts electronically, the file might contain security measures that could prevent our application system from reading the file. Therefore, you should consider asking the institution to provide the file in a non-secured electronic format.
Alternatively, you could scan or take a photo of the printed copy of the transcript. If your uploaded transcript cannot be read by our system, you may receive consideration and credit for the information we can access. See the Application Manager Documentation for tips on submitting your paper-based documents. FOREIGN EDUCATION Applicants using part, or all of their education completed outside of the U. S. to meet the qualification requirements, must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.
S. We will only accept the completed foreign credential evaluation. To be acceptable, the foreign credential evaluation must include/describe at a minimum, the following information: (1) The type of education received by the applicant; (2) The level of education in relation to the U. S. education system, and state that its comparability recommendations follow the general guidelines of the International Evaluation Standards Council; (3) The content of the applicant's educational program earned abroad, and the standard obtained; (4) The status of the awarding foreign school's recognition and legitimacy in its home country's education system; and (5) Any other information of interest such as what the evaluation service did to obtain this information, the qualifications of the evaluator, and any indications as to other problems such as forgery.
Note: Some positions require the completion of specific courses or a specified number of credit hours. Therefore, the foreign credential evaluation should provide information similar to that of an official transcript, to include a list of the courses taken, quarter and/or semester hours awarded, the cumulative grade point average (GPA), honors received, if any, date degree awarded.
Applicants can request an evaluation from a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services listed below: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U. S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation Additional information Additional Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment physical required: NO Background investigation required: YES Drug testing required: NO License required: NO Mobility agreement required: NO Immunization required: NO Bargaining Unit: YES, 3591 Telework eligible position: Yes, telework is at the discretion of the supervisor.
Financial Disclosure: NO Additional Information: Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years.
Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.
By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. If you are serving, or have served in the last 5 years (from 01/08/2024) as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee, HHS/FDA may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (e OPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
If you have served or are currently serving, you must provide a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting this appointment. In addition, you will be required to respond to the question in the backssment and certify your responses to the questionnaire. See Political Appointee FAQ - OPM for more. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (01/08/2024); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.
Benefits A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a direct hire announcement. Traditional rating and ranking of applications, and veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate you against the basic qualifications. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Note: Volunteer experience can also be used as qualifying experience. Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 01/08/2024), a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the backssment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible. If you are referred to the hiring manager for consideration, you may be further evaluated based on an interview; review of requested work samples, writing samples, most recent performance evaluation(s), or professional references; or results of an oral presentation or work-related test.
Failure to comply with any of the additional backssment requirements will result in removal from further consideration. These backssment methods/tools may also be listed under Key Requirements. Interagency / Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP): Well-Qualified is defined as an applicant who meets the qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including minimum educational and experience requirements; any medical qualifications and suitability; is able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; meets any applicable selective placement factors for the position (such as the ability to speak a specific language or any other factor required immediately upon hire); and is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Learn more on the USAJOBS Career Transition Assistance Site. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Benefits A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Resume: At a minimum, your resume should list the position title, employer name, start and end dates (including month and year), salary (or grade and step), hours worked per week, and a list of duties performed or accomplishments, for EACH position listed. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements. Resume Writing Tutorial Resume Writing FAQ Transcripts: If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on education, unofficial transcripts or a list of courses must be provided.
See the Qualifications and Education Requirements section of this announcement. I/CTAP: If you are a current/former Federal employee who is surplus or displaced, please submit supporting documentation (e. g. a Certification of Expected Separation, separation notice, RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal, SF-50 for RIF separation, etc. ) and your most recent performance appraisal. To be selected under I/CTAP, you must be found well-qualified for this position and have a current performance appraisal rating of at least " Fully Successful" See the How You Will Be Evaluated section for the agency's definition of well-qualified.
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state in field data collection for aquatic habitat projects.
The positions are 4-8 months in duration. Applicants unable to work from May through at least August should not apply. Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
Collect a variety of stream habitat data involving longitudinal profiles, cross sections, bank surveys and other methods Use land surveying equipment (total station, auto level, laser level), GPS devices, velocity meters, and data loggers to collect stream channel morphology, depth, velocity, discharge, substrate,
cover, temperature, and other stream habitat data in remote areas. Complete fish passage surveys Complete entrainment sampling of ditches. Collect field inventories of road crossings and irrigation ditches.
Handle fish and collect biological data Operate 4X4 vehicles Communicate well with members of the public, landowners and personnel from various agencies and represent the WGFD in a professional manner. Perform data entry, report writing, quality control and equipment maintenance tasks as assigned Biologist technicians may occasionally assist other regional fisheries management crews in such tasks as electrofishing, netting, stream surveys, or other tasks. Review and manage images from
trail cameras. Perform routine maintenance of sampling gear. Qualifications PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given to those pursuing a career or degree in fisheries, rangeland management, geomorphology, or closely related field.
This may include preference toward those with a high school degree, PLUS experience in fish and wildlife resource management, research, or college course work in aquatic ecology, hydrology, watershed science, fishery or wildlife management, ichthyology, hydrology, or other closely related field. Preference may be given to candidates who attach a position-specific cover letter, resume, and college transcripts to the State of Wyoming online application.
The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, and dates of availability (clearly state your starting and ending availability). Knowledge of stream habitat quality and condition and habitat requirements of stream fish species is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license. KNOWLEDGE: Must be able to work with minimal supervision and to work well with others on a small crew. Ability to learn new skills and techniques quickly and apply those skills efficiently. Requires fish identification to species. If not already familiar with the field functions, fish species, habitat condition, and techniques, candidates should be able to learn quickly and perform these tasks after a short training period.
If not already familiar with the field functions, fish species, habitat condition, and techniques, candidates should be able to learn quickly and perform these tasks after a short training period. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See " Preferences" Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to perform fieldwork under adverse weather conditions. Ability to wade swift streams. Ability to carry a 40 lb.
backpack while hiking the backcountry. May require considerable physical labor including working, hiking, and camping in the field for up to 8 days at a time. Overnight travel and camping in remote areas may be required. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Must be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings and late evenings. May require extensive travel across the state in Department vehicles. Operation of 4wd vehicles and towing trailers may be required May require ability to navigate with a map in remote locations. Use of GPS and a basic working knowledge of Arc Map software may be required.
NOTES: FLSA: Non-exempt The positions are 6-8 months in duration. Tentative dates for these positions are May - October. Off-duty housing is not provided. Lodging, waders, rain gear, uniform, and other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field. Applicants should complete a State of Wyoming online application; preference will be given to applicants who attach a cover letter, resume, and copies of transcripts with this application. The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, and dates or availability (clearly state your starting and ending availability).
Additional questions and information about the positions can be addressed by contacting Lara Gertsch at mental Information 040-Game & Fish - Fish Division Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. Non Benefit Position State of Wyoming
