Biological Scientist (Environmental)
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, OPM Qualification Standard for Group Coverage Qualifications Standards, to include Individual Occupational Requirements for Community Planning Series, GS-0020, for more information please click here. General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, GS-0401, for more information click here. Environmental Engineering Series, GS-0819, for more information click here. General Physical Science Series, GS-1301, for more information click here. FOR GS-0020 SERIES BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's (or higher degree) in community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. Note:
Must provide copy of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note:
Must provide copy of your college transcripts. 0401 SERIES BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-0401:
A. Degree:
biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. 0819 SERIES BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics. For more information click here. Note:
Must provide copy of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. For more information click here. Note:
Must provide copy of your college transcripts. 1301 SERIES BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A.Degree:
physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Developing goals and objectives that integrate organization and Environmental Section objectives. 2) Researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying proper environmental guidelines, policies, regulations, etc., appropriate to the assigned element. 3) Serving as the official spokesperson for Environmental Quality Element issues, concerns, and actions for the installation; preparing or directing preparation of responses to congressional inquiries, audit reports, inspection reports, press releases and public concerns. 4) Researching and determining or recommending appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned program element. Knowledge to troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned program(s). Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices. Skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include attorneys, public health specialists, public affairs specialists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, physical scientists, general engineers, community planners, regulators, other governmental officials, and community groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy, and establish effective working relationships with others. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A bachelor's (or higher degree) in community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. Note:
Must provide copy of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note:
Must provide copy of your college transcripts. 0401 SERIES BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-0401:
A. Degree:
biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. 0819 SERIES BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics. For more information click here. Note:
Must provide copy of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. For more information click here. Note:
Must provide copy of your college transcripts. 1301 SERIES BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A.Degree:
physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Developing goals and objectives that integrate organization and Environmental Section objectives. 2) Researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying proper environmental guidelines, policies, regulations, etc., appropriate to the assigned element. 3) Serving as the official spokesperson for Environmental Quality Element issues, concerns, and actions for the installation; preparing or directing preparation of responses to congressional inquiries, audit reports, inspection reports, press releases and public concerns. 4) Researching and determining or recommending appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned program element. Knowledge to troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned program(s). Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices. Skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include attorneys, public health specialists, public affairs specialists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, physical scientists, general engineers, community planners, regulators, other governmental officials, and community groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy, and establish effective working relationships with others. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0020 Community Planning - Salary Range:
$85,810 to $111,558 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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