TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - moderate travel

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

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Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must meet specialized experience.

Must provide most recent SF-50 containing grade/step information.

Successfully complete a background investigation.

Some travel may be required.

Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. You must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. All required documents must be received by the closing of this announcement. For this vacancy you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your current grade level. If you do not submit a required document, (e.g. most recent SF-50, transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. FERC employees must submit all the required documentation to include the SF-50 and transcripts (if appropriate).

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for an exciting full-time permanent position within Office of Energy Projects.  The position is located in the Washington D.C. Office, and the incumbent will serve as a Wildlife Biologist.  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission assists consumers in obtaining reliable, efficient and sustainable energy services at a reasonable cost through appropriate regulatory and market means.  To learn more about the Commission, please visit www.ferc.gov. 

This position is INCLUDED in the bargaining unit.
Please note - Only your resume and cover letter will be forwarded to the selecting official.
More than one selection for similar positions may be made from this announcement and the program office for that selection may vary. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s).

Candidates must meet the educational requirements for Wildlife Biologist.  Additionally, candidates at the GS-11 level must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 level or have completed requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; candidates at the GS-12 level must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level; candidates at the GS-13 level must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level.

Specialized Experience for the GS-11 is defined as experience in addressing moderately complex wildlife issues. 

Specialized Experience for the GS-12 is defined as experience in addressing complex applied wildlife issues. 

Specialized Experience for the GS-13 is defined as experience in addressing wildlife issues associated with the processing of hydropower development applications.

You must submit your transcripts at the time of application in order to receive consideration for this position.

OPM Educational Requirement:  A mandatory educational requirement exists for Wildlife Biologist, 486 series.  Please see the information from the link provided for a description of the requirement: http://www.ferc.gov/careers/qualifications/0486.asp

FERC is ranked in the top 5 among mid-size agencies in the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings.  FERC has consistently ranked number 1 in Work/Life Balance, as well. As a leader in Work/Life Balance FERC is proud to offer telework flexibilities in accordance with agency policy. Telework is not guaranteed and is offered on a case-by-case basis. FERC does not currently have any 100 percent telework positions.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your resume will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your resume will not be returned. If you are selected at a grade lower than the highest shown in this listing, you will be placed under a career development plan and can be non-competitively promoted when you successfully complete the requirements for the higher grade. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual’s employment experience will be used only to determine the person’s qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual’s personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. Please use the following link for additional information: Mythbusters of Federal Hiring Policies.

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

We will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications Section. Your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies. The ideal candidate will possess the following: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of  wildlife, terrestrial biology, federally-listed threatened and endangered species and habitat, and related biological resources.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present clear, concise and well-organized environmental documents, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing complex  wildlife, terrestrial biology, federally-listed threatened and endangered species and habitat, and related biology matters.

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