Public Health Microbiologist III | Riverside, CA

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Biotech/Pharmaceutical jobs involve roles in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of medicinal products and innovative therapies. These positions often require a strong foundation in life sciences, and employees work in various settings, including laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and corporate offices. Characterized by rigorous research and adherence to strict regulatory standards, this sector offers roles ranging from research scientists and clinical trial managers to quality assurance specialists and regulatory affairs coordinators. Employees in this field contribute to advancing medical science and improving patient healthcare, often engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration and operating at the forefront of technology and innovation.

(NEFSC) located in Woods Hole, MA; Narragansett, RI; and Orono, ME; or Pascagoula, MS.

4 vacancies for the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) located in Seattle, WA; Pasco, WA; Manchester, WA; or Newport, OR. 1 vacancy for the West Coast Regional Office (WCR) located in Long Beach, CA, Lacey, WA, Portland, OR; or Sacramento, CA 4 vacancies for the Office of Science and Technology (OST) located in Silver Spring, MD; La Jolla, CA (San Diego, CA); Miami, FL; Seattle, WA; or Woods Hole, MA.

As a Fish Biologist, you will perform independent scientific work related to one or more of the following disciplines - Stock backssments, Population Dynamics, Life History, Genomics, Ecosystem

Modeling, and Data Collection. You will perform the following duties: Apply knowledge of federal environmental processes under the Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and other applicable statutes to ensure the statutory compliance of plans and projects.

Evaluate the effects of land and water development activities on various fish species, marine mammals, and aquatic habitats through a variety of scientific functions, stock backssments, population dynamics, life history, genomics, ecosystem modeling, and data collection. Review, gather, analyze, interpret, and synthesize scientific data and technical materials

for the purpose of determining impacts on biological resources and aquatic habitats.

Evaluate and recommend improvements to various backssments through the development and use of mathematical and statistical models. Convey the uncertainty of resource management alternatives and examine the consequences of climate change and other environmental factors. Evaluate sampling designs and carry out backssments of an assigned area of science collecting information, analyzing and providing that analysis in reports and contributions to publications. Contribute to or serve on a variety of international, national, regional, or local science or management bodies, including regional Fishery Management Councils, to provide scientific information and to share related research plans and results.

Provide consultative services to diverse stakeholders in the fields of fisheries science, population dynamics, marine ecology, and oceanography. Write or review fisheries-related or protected species documents on scientific analyses and results for consumption by different stakeholders. For more information about these positions, please visit the NOAA Fisheries is Hiring webpage - www. fisheries. noaa. gov/national/careers-more/noaa-fisheries-hiring-positions-available-support-inflation-reduction-act Requirements Conditions of Employment This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel Systems (CAPS).

This system replace the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12. NOTE: A one year trial period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized. Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only. NWFSC positions, located in Seattle, WA, Pasco, WA and Manchester, WA are all covered under bargaining unit 2274.

All others are not in the bargaining unit. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position may require regular travel to research sites and/or performance of duties onboard a vessel. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle in completion of assigned tasks (i. e. site visits, field research, etc. ). Key Requirements : Applicants must be U. S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (ww. sss. gov) Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position? A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active.

Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: www. opm. gov/policy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified.

Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements: To qualify for the 0482 series: EDUCATION: A. 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 B. 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.

-AND- 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. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the ZP-3 or GS-11 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Assisting in evaluating fishery or protected species activities for compliance with various regulations and policies aimed at the conservation of biological resources and natural habitats; and Communicating audience-appropriate scientific information orally and in writing to stakeholders. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree or Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience as described above.

NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of two years is qualifying for combination. Education College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i. e. bio 101, math 210, etc. ), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U. S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process.

If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation Additional information Other Information: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http: //www.

opm. gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). A copy of your SF-50 " Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade level, and duty location; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 " Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

NOAA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www. dhs. gov/E-Verify. The 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. 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.

Review our 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. We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.

Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b). NOTE: A one year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service. To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: apply. usastaffing. gov/View Questionnaire/12241115 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. Review our 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. Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments. A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.

If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, for each work experience at a minimum, your resume must include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal); description of duties or work performed; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week and/or full-time or part-time. If identifying as part-time you must state the number of hours per week. ( NOTE: A full-time work schedule requires most employees to work 33-40 hours during the work week.

A part-time schedule requires an employee to work less than full-time, but for a specific number of hours (usually 16-32 hours per administrative work week) on a prearranged scheduled tour of duty. ) Transcripts -If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc. ) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Please ensure that all documentation is legible. Veterans' Preference Eligibles -If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i. e. Honorable or General Discharge). Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.

-If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e. g. campaign document, award citation, etc. ), that verifies entitlement to veterans' preference and that your character of military service is honorable. -If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e. g. an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc.

The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders. Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans' preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the Vet Guide. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) & Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles -If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration.

This includes: copy of the agency notice; your most recent Performance Rating; and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. If you are a CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you will be considered well qualified if you earn a minimum score of 85 (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference points). For more information on CTAP/ICTAP please click here. 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. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply -Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS by 11:59pm Eastern Time(ET) (Washington, D.

C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance. -Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue " Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process.

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