Biologist - Part/Full-time

This position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Fishery Monitoring and Analysis (FMA), with one vacancy in Anchorage, AK or Seattle, WA.
This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-26-13046842-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. Help
As a Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties:

Train and prepare observers for at sea data collection, species identification, proper collection, labeling and packaging of specimen samples. Direct observers in data collection to include but not limited to protected species, fisheries research data, seabirds and marine mammal encounters.
Analyze observer data and provide feedback to observers on collected data and biological specimens. Provide guidance to observers on effective data collection techniques while observers are at sea. Ensure observers are compliant with documenting protected species forms.
Develop and maintain debriefing and data editing procedures. Design new approaches for data collection surveys and methodologies for compilation and distribution to provide quality information for fisheries management, conservation and development.
This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle.
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S. Citizens.
Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
This position is in the bargaining unit and is covered by 2274.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Your performance and conduct;
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at:
Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. Degree: Major in biological science that included:
At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; At least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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., 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. Participating in biological data collection, marine species identification, and verification of collected data; Aiding in the review of data to ensure quality and integrity of collected data.
One full year of graduate-level education.
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Demonstrated by a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with one of the following. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your application clearly states how you meet one of the provisions below:
A grade point average (GPA) of 2.9 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study;
A GPA of 3.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for required courses completed in a major field of study, or those courses completed in a major field of study during the last two years of undergraduate study;
Class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision of the college;
A combination of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements.
-In addition to meeting the above, applicants must also possess experience in collecting and processing data and biological information from groundfish fisheries in the North Pacific Region. ( Your resume/application materials must clearly demonstrate this experience. Incomplete details will result in your application being marked as ineligible.)
Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
• Copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;
• Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
• notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
• Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; Non-Competitive Reinstatement to a Higher Grade/Band than Previously Held MUST submit the following documents:
• SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action": You must provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title, series, and highest grade level held on a permanent basis for your previous position, AND the SF-50 that verifies your separation date; Performance Appraisal: Most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.

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