[ES_JOBS_NET] GEOSPATIAL ECOLOGIST/ GEOGRAPHER/ ECOLOGIST, BLM, Billings or Missoula, MT

[christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/579313400

 

Full Job Description

Duties

Summary

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest
natural resource.

This position is located in Billings or Missoula, MT. Information about
Billings and Missoula and the surrounding area can be found at
https://www.billingschamber.com/ or https://www.missoulachamber.com/

We expect to fill one vacancy/vacancies at this time; however, additional
positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Responsibilities

*	Serve as a consultant and advisor regarding geospatial and
ecological modeling and analysis that supports a range of natural resources
planning and science activities for the Montana/ Dakotas State Office.
*	Initiate, formulate, plan, and execute a variety of geospatial
assessments and projects that analyze and model natural and human-induced
processes and biological and physical components of ecosystems at a variety
of temporal and spatial scales.
*	Analyze and evaluate current geospatial practices and future needs
at the state and/or regional level and recommend appropriate resource
management strategies to address those needs.
*	Support the integration of broad, regional, and/or landscape scale
assessments and data into everyday BLM land management decision making.
*	Represent the Bureau at management and professional conferences and
other events for the purpose of exchanging information, presenting technical
and policy information, and advancing advocacy for public lands stewardship.
*	Ensure that geospatial program activities are consistent with
national policies and priorities, as well as any applicable laws or
regulations.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

*	Job family (Series)

0150 Geography

0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

0408 Ecology

Similar jobs

*	Geographers

*	Requirements

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

*	U.S. Citizenship is required.
*	Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
*	You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an
interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
*	Direct Deposit Required.
*	Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated
background/suitability investigation/determination.
*	Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet
the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition,
your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
*	This position requires procurement duties. If selected for this
position, you will be required to complete a Procurement Integrity
Certification, OF-333 prior to appointment.
*	May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to
determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to
include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about
your experience.

In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1)
full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.
Specialized experience is defined as: 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. To be creditable, specialized experience must
have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal
line of progression for the occupation in the organization as indicated by
the following examples: Serve as a consultant and advisor regarding
geospatial and ecological modeling and analysis that supports a range of
natural resources planning and science activities over a wide geographic
area (e.g. state or region); Promote and implement an integrated training
program to teach basic and complex skills in geospatial and ecological
modeling and analysis; Initiate, formulate, plan, and execute a variety of
geospatial assessments and projects that analyze and model natural and
human-induced processes and biological and physical components of ecosystems
at a variety of temporal and spatial scales; Use quantitative geospatial
analysis techniques to predict effects of planned or natural changes in
ecological systems; Analyze and evaluate current geospatial practices and
future needs at the state and/or regional level and recommend appropriate
resource management strategies to address those needs.

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.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing
date of the announcement.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the
Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a
current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying
for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks
at the next lower grade level.

Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, requiring long periods of
sitting in one position, intense concentration, and working for several
hours at a time. Occasionally there may be some physical exertion such as
walking; hiking; standing; bending; lifting; carrying of items; driving or
riding in an automobile; etc.

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and
climate controlled office. Occasional travel may be -required. The incumbent
will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in
manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer.

Education

0150 Series: Degree in geography; or related physical or social science such
as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology,
political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or
planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related
fields.or Combination of education and experience in courses equivalent to a
major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester
hours in geography or related fields, geology, meteorology, economics,
statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history,
cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning, plus appropriate
experience or additional education.

0401 Series: Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource
management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
or A combination of education and experience in courses equivalent to a
major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management,
chemistry, or related disciplines, plus appropriate experience or additional
education.

0408 Series: Degree in biology, or a related field of science underlying
ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and
applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9
semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and
mathematical sciences.

You must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that
include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your
degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition
Assistance Program(ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced
Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other
candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP
eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a
surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you
are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive
selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP
eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and
3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of
eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof
may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility,
or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a
minimum score of 90 based on the rating criteria used for this position.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must
certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are
exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or
verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at
https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts
and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along
with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving
expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made
taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving
mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty
station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation
Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has
authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and
Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the
increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for
certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA
allowances and eligibilities, please visit:
https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/regulations/federal-travel-regulation
-ftr/i1182168#i1180710

The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in
this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty
location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be
allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number
MTDE-20-10917216-EFP, which is open to all qualified persons. You must apply
to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both
recruitment methods.

.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document, you do not
have in electronic form; view the following link for information regarding
an Alternative Application

 

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.

Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume
must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/yyyy)
of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and
optional salary information. In describing your experience, please be clear
and specific. Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What
should I include in my federal resume?

Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment
tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of
eligibility. You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.

You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the
qualification requirements of this position.

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to
ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for
this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to
the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online
questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background
matches the requirements for this position. However, your resume must
support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your
score may be lowered. The best qualified candidates will be identified for
referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.

Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your
competencies in the following areas:
Data Interpretation
Planning and Evaluating
Technology Application

In the evaluation process, due weight will be given to job related
experience, education, training, incentive awards and performance
appraisals. Applicants must have a performance rating of at least the
equivalent of fully successful to be eligible for promotion or placement.
Applicants may provide a copy of a performance appraisal of record dated
within the last 18 months. If the applicant is unable to provide a
performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months, the
applicant may provide a written explanation as to why.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test required

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

*	Required Documents

Required Documents

 


In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the
questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:

Transcripts: You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a
list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited
U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be
received prior to appointment. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution,
See Foreign Education.

Current and former federal career and career-conditional employees: Submit a
copy of your most recent (non award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2)
and Competitive Status (block 34, code 1).

Applicants eligible under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility
Act. must submit documentation verifying (a) initial selection under
competitive examining procedures to a land management agency under a
time-limited appointment in the competitive service and (b) service under
this initial appointment, or in conjunction with subsequent competitive
service time-limited appointments, to a land management agency was for a
period of 24 months without a break in service of two or more years. Your
performance must have been evaluated as being at an acceptable level for the
entire applicable period(s). "Required documentation" includes first, any
extension of appointment, and last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)
for each appointment verifying the Position Occupied code (Block 34)
is-Competitive Service. Also need documentation supporting satisfactory
performance for each appointment. Applicants are encouraged to combine all
required documents into one or more files and scan for uploading into the
application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping documents into files
will simplify the application process. Failure to submit required
documentation will result in loss of consideration.

Veterans: Submit a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty," (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active
duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable); OR
acceptable proof of verification of your preference (i.e., official document
dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a
branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veterans total combined
service-connected disability rating is 10% or more); OR written
documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be
discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under
honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the
certification is signed.

Applicants claiming eligibility based on 30% or more service connected
disability are required to submit documentation that is indicated on the
SF-15 as acceptable proof of verification of your preference (i.e., official
document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or
from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veterans total
combined service-connected disability rating is 30% or more).

For more information regarding special hiring authorities for veterans
please visit:
https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/

Special Hiring Authorities: If you are applying for this position based on
eligibility under other noncompetitive special appointing authorities, you
MUST submit proof of this eligibility.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or lnteragency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: Submit documentation verifying your
CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your
most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.

Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile
are NOT automatically added do your application. You need to transfer your
document(s) in the "Documents" step during the application process.

Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human
Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the
closing date of this announcement.

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.

*	Benefits

Benefits

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Help

This job is open to

*	Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced"
employee.

*	Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

*	Individuals with disabilities
*	Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or
base management agency.

*	Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
*	Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined
in the federal hiring regulations.

*	Veterans

Clarification from the agency

All current career/career-conditional or former federal employees with
reinstatement eligibility; Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); Land
Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and former Public Land Corps
(PLC) eligibles; Persons eligible under other Special Hiring Authorities.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area.

 

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