Biologist jobs in Chico, CA

Duties

As a Supervisory Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as Fisheries and Aquatic Program Lead for the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office. Provide administrative, scientific, and technical leadership and develop overall program goals, objectives, policies and strategies.
• Oversee program and field work activities such as monitoring, inventory, surveys, research, impacts of point and non-point pollution, restoration and project reviews.
• Prepare senior scientific reviews of materials in their areas of expertise. May develop training materials needed to convey changes or revisions to policy, guidance or data standards to Service personnel.
• Develop budget proposals, make funding allocation recommendations, assist in the execution of project allocation, track budgets and expenditures for compliance, ensuring deliverables are on time and budget. Coordinate this effort with staff, supervisors, managers and leaders. Respond to Congressional inquiries and actions relative to budget development and execution, and program/project implementation.
• Plan, prioritize and set deadlines for work to be accomplished, assign work to employees, and establish production or quality standards for the work. Establish and communicate guidelines and performance expectations for employees. Identify and provide for the developmental and training needs of employees. Provide advice and counsel to employees on both work and administrative matters. Develop and mentor employees to help them be successful in their position and grow in their career.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver's License: Incumbent may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Other Conditions: The incumbent may be exposed to work situations involving hazardous substances, any must comply with Service health and safety policies, including appropriate safety clothing and equipment.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  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.

  You must submit a complete application package. We will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.

  Required Documents:
  
  1. Resume: At a minimum, YOUR RESUME MUST CONTAIN job title (include job series and grade, if federal), description of duties; starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); and hours worked per week. You are encouraged, but not required, to include annual salary, name and address of employer, and supervisor name and telephone number. You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you opt to use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format, then you must include the above required information. Additional information on what to include can be found here.

  NOTE: Your resume must include ALL required information. Failure to provide all required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

  
  

  
  2. College Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A copy of your official transcripts may be required if you are selected.
  
  
  Additional Documentation if applicable:

  1. Cover Letter
  
  2. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

  Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

  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

  Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below: The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text.
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section.
  
  Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

  • Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12290959.

  • Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application.

  • Applications must be received by 02/16/2024, 11:59pm ET to receive consideration.

  • Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact the Human Resources Office via email at fwshiring@fws.gov.

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources Staffing Division

  Email

  fwshiring@fws.gov

  Address

  Division of Human Resources
  Division of Human Resources
  2800 Cottage Way
  Sacramento, CA 95825
  US

  Next steps

  Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official.
  
  You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This position will be filled under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority and is open to all United States citizens and U.S. nationals. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position.