{"id":37136,"date":"2021-02-04T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37136"},"modified":"2021-02-04T12:03:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:03:02","slug":"job-fish-and-wildlife-administrator-bonneville-power-administration-portland-or-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-fish-and-wildlife-administrator-bonneville-power-administration-portland-or-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Fish and Wildlife Administrator, Bonneville Power Administration (Portland, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro usajobs-joa-intro--v1-5\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro--v1-5__container\">\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"usajobs-joa-overview\">\n<h2 id=\"overview\" class=\"usajobs-joa-overview__header\">Overview<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-job-status\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-job-status-item accepting-applications\">Accepting applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The open date is when the job was posted and the closing date is when the job will close.\">Open &amp; closing dates<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">\u00a001\/29\/2021\u00a0to\u00a002\/07\/2021<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The Federal Government has three services that determine how you are hired: Competitive, Excepted, and Senior Executive.\">Service<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Competitive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"A grade refers to the pay scale which sets the pay level and qualifications for the job.\">Pay scale &amp; grade<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__grades\">GS 11 &#8211; 12<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The salary range for the job.\">Salary<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__salary\">$68,992 to $107,507 per year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The way that the Federal Government classifies the duration of certain jobs.\">Appointment type<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Permanent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\">Work schedule<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Full-Time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply Here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/590810000\">https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/590810000<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"locations\" class=\"usajobs-joa-locations usajobs-joa-locations--v1-5\">\n<h2 id=\"locations-list\" class=\"usajobs-joa-locations--v1-5__header\">Location<\/h2>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__sub-title\">1 vacancy in the following location:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Portland, OR<\/span><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__vacancies\">1 vacancy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section\">\n<div id=\"relocationauthorized\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__small-title\"><span data-title=\"Whether or not you will be reimbursed for relocation expenses.\">Relocation expenses reimbursed<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">No<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"telework-eligble\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__small-title\"><span data-title=\"Determines if you will be able to work from home on some days.\">Telework eligible<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">Yes as determined by agency policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"usajobs-joa-aside\">\n<div id=\"hiring-paths\" class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths usajobs-joa--v1-5__intro-hiring-paths\">\n<h3 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__section-title\">This job is open to<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Individuals with disabilities<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Federal employees &#8211; Competitive service<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">Current or former competitive service federal employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">Federal employees who meet the definition of a &#8220;surplus&#8221; or &#8220;displaced&#8221; employee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Land &amp; base management<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Military spouses<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Peace Corps &amp; AmeriCorps Vista<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Special authorities<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Veterans<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__explanation\">\n<h4>Clarification from the agency<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__explanation-text-break-all\">Current Federal employees with competitive status; Former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP\/ICTAP eligibles; Veterans with VOW, VEOA, VRA or 30% disability; Military Spouses; Individuals with Disabilities Schedule A; Peace Corps, Vista (AmeriCorps) eligibles; Those eligible under an OPM interchange agreement or other special appointing authority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__numbers\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number-container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__header\">Announcement number<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number\">DOE-BPA-21-14375-MP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number-container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__header\">Control number<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number\">590810000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usa-accordion\" data-object=\"joa-accordion\">\n<div id=\"duties\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section usajobs-joa-accordion-overview\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Duties<\/h2>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>This position is located in the Fish and Wildlife Washington Implementation (EWU) organization of the Fish &amp; Wildlife Program (EW), Environment, Fish &amp; Wildlife (E), Chief Operating Officer (K), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this position is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Administrator.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"usa-button usa-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/590810000#agency-modal-trigger\" data-object-trigger=\"modal\" data-target=\"#agency-modal\">Learn more about this agency<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<div id=\"duties\">\n<p><strong>As a Fish and Wildlife Administrator, you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve as a Fish and Wildlife Administrator and as a project manager.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a fish and\/or wildlife biological expert in support of a broad spectrum of projects.<\/li>\n<li>Provide project management oversight for biological, engineering, and construction management.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a Contracting Officer&#8217;s Representative (COR) for research, monitoring, and evaluation and implementation contracts for assigned projects.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor performance and compliance with the contract to ensure that BPA receives goods or services that conform to the technical requirements as set forth in the contract.<\/li>\n<li>Support other BPA project managers on their projects and studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"travelrequired\">\n<h3>Travel Required<\/h3>\n<p>Occasional travel &#8211; Occasional travel may be required<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section\">\n<div id=\"supervisory-status\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__small-title\"><span data-title=\"Determines if you will be a supervisor.\">Supervisory status<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">No<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"promotion-potential\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__small-title\"><span data-title=\"Determines if you will be able to move to the next level within your grade.\">Promotion Potential<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"requirements\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Requirements<\/h2>\n<h3>Conditions of Employment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-list-bullets\">\n<li>You must be a United States Citizen.<\/li>\n<li>This employer participates in the e-Verify program.<\/li>\n<li>Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page,\u00a0<a title=\"This page explains who   must register with the Selective Service System.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sss.gov\/Registration-Info\/Who-Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Who Must Register<\/a>. If you are not registered and don&#8217;t have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.<\/li>\n<li>When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.<\/li>\n<li>A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.<\/li>\n<li>May be required to serve as Contracting Officers Representative for BPA grants and agreements; this duty includes additional training and certification.<\/li>\n<li>This position requires a valid driver&#8217;s license as a condition of employment.<\/li>\n<li>Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"qualifications\">\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BASIC REQUIREMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.<br \/>\n-OR<br \/>\nB. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, or at least 30 semester hours in courses, plus appropriate experience or additional education.<br \/>\n-OR<br \/>\nC. Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described above.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GS-11:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A qualified candidate&#8217;s resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specialized experience<\/strong>\u00a0for this position is defined as:\u00a0<strong>Experience in performing work in evaluating scientific information to support the implementation of fish and wildlife restoration, protection, management, or mitigation technique to assigned projects (e.g., hatchery construction, and hatchery operations and maintenance) to mitigate fish and wildlife losses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. \u2014OR\u2014<\/li>\n<li>Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GS-12:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A qualified candidate&#8217;s resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specialized experience<\/strong>\u00a0for this position is defined as:\u00a0<strong>Experience in independently performing work in the development and implementation of fish and wildlife restoration, mitigation, protection, enhancement, and project management involving assigned projects (e.g., hatchery design and construction, hatchery operations and maintenance) to mitigate fish and wildlife losses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies (KSACs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSACs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fishery Biology:\u00a0<\/strong>Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of aquatic life, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of aquatic species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interpersonal Skills:\u00a0<\/strong>Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project Management:\u00a0<\/strong>Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical Competence:\u00a0<\/strong>Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one&#8217;s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing:\u00a0<\/strong>Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&#8220;Experience&#8221; refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time-in-Grade:<\/strong>\u00a0Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CTAP\/ICTAP candidates:<\/strong>\u00a0To be considered &#8220;well qualified&#8221; you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Education<\/h3>\n<p>This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts.\u00a0<strong>Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of &#8220;Ineligible&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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