Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will prepare and implement a program to identify, conserve, and enhance natural resources for Navy and Marine Corps activities in the area supported by NAVFAC Hawaii. You will provide expert help to review Navy and Marine Corps plans, including military operations, training, construction projects, and site approvals, to check for possible impacts on protected species, habitats, and natural resources. You will help the Navy and Marine Corps comply with environmental laws like the Endangered Species Act and Magnuson-Stevens Act, ensuring compliance while supporting mission objectives. You will assist in streamlining environmental requirements for efficient operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the GS-12: In addition to the basic requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Assessing projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws, including the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies to facilitate environmental consultations and obtain necessary approvals. Preparing or reviewing documentation, such as Biological Assessments, to support regulatory consultations. Applying natural resources management concepts to develop and execute projects that support Natural Resources programs. For the GS-11: In addition to the basic requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Assisting in projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws, including the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Drafting documentation, such as Biological Assessments, to support regulatory consultations for higher level review. Applying natural resources management concepts to contribute to projects that support Natural Resources programs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#GS-PROF Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to this position. OR Have a combination of education and experience in one of the above majors that includes at least 24 semester hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience demonstrates 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. In lieu of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level, you may also meet minimum qualifications with the below education: Have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related discipline appropriate to this position. OR Have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent. Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Overtime may be required. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.