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Duties

Summary

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office (ARO), Sustainable Fisheries Division, with one vacancy in Juneau, AK or Seattle, WA.

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Responsibilities

As a Fishery Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

  • Collaborate with interagency team to oversee the strategic direction and implementation of monitoring and reporting programs necessary for collection of quality data in North Pacific Fisheries and provide oversight of annual review of catch and vessel monitoring plans, onboard inspections, and video to ensure compliance with fisheries regulations.
  • Provide presentations and respond to inquiries from fishery constituents regarding monitoring and electronic reporting requirements to ensure compliance with operational requirements and fisheries regulations.
  • Develop written outreach materials and guidance related to management of fisheries off Alaska, recordkeeping and reporting, fishery policies, issues, and regulations.
  • Prepare environmental data analysis, evaluate industry reported data for quality control, and compile data summaries that are complete, accurate, and comply with applicable Federal laws, Executive Orders, and agency guidance.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.
  • Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
  • Must be suitable for Federal employment.
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
  • Time-in-grade/band must be met by closing date of announcement.

This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.

The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.   The full performance level of this position is ZP-3.

NOTE:
* A one year probationary period may be required.

* Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.

* This position is not in the bargaining unit.

* This position requires a Low Risk Security Clearance.

College Transcript:  If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume.   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.

Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work.  An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.

Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

Condition of Employment:
• Incumbent may work outdoors in a variety of potentially harsh weather conditions.
• Incumbent will need to possess a valid driver’s license in order to conduct regular and recurring site visits using a government motor vehicle to perform inspections.

Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, ascend and descend ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, be able to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted, and be able to frequently bend and stoop.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:

EDUCATION:

To qualify at the 0401 series:

This position requires applicants to meet the Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements.

A. DEGREE: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

B. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.  Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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.

To qualify at the ZP-3 or GS-11 level:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

  • Analyzing natural resource data to support and enhance resource management and conservation efforts; and
  • Synthesizing technical material regarding natural resource management in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

-OR-

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, if related.

-OR-

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience listed above. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years is qualifying for combination.