Botanist INTERIOR, US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

You must meet all qualification requirements outlined in this vacancy by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.  Applicable regulatory requirements, such as time-in-grade, must also be met by the closing date.

QUALIFICATIONS

This Position Has A Positive Education Requirement. You must meet one of the following:

• Possess a degree in botany; or basic plant science that included at least 24 semester hours in botany.  OR
• Possess a combination of education and experience: Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in botany or basic plant science that included at least 24 semester hours in botany, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination must demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four year course of study with a major as described above.

Therefore, all applicants MUST provide a copy of their transcripts to support their education claims. Since this position requires you to have successfully completed a specific amount of semesters (or equivalent) in specific fields, your transcripts will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the requirement in full. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the academic professor or from your school stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if selected, you will be required to produce original transcripts.

In addition, to qualify you must possess have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level (comparable to GS-11) in the Federal service, which could have been obtained in the private or public sectors.  Specialized experience is described as:  1) providing expert technical consultation and provide technical leadership in resolving complex and contentious botany issues involving effect to plants; 2) applying biological and ecological principles, concepts, and practices to improve and manage fish and wildlife species and their habitats; 3) applying knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and other federal environmental laws; 4) preparing briefings and writing biological opinions or reports on conducted investigations; and, 5) participation in multi-agency/non-governmental organizations/private efforts that focus on threatened and endangered species and rare plant species.  Note:  This experience must be clearly reflected in your resume.

EDUCATION

All qualifying education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You can verify accreditation at http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.  Foreign Education: You can receive credit for education earned outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution, or that full credit has been given by an accredited institution in the United States. For more information, see http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html  It is your responsibility to provide evidence that educational provisions are met when applying.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS (conditions of employment)

Direct deposit of salary payment.
Must apply for Government travel charge card if expected to travel on official business.