Biologist
As a Biologist within the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Conduct biological, environmental, and ecological field studies in remote marine settings; logistics planning, participating in marine field surveys and use of SCUBA. Conduct regional-scale biological, environmental, and ecological field studies; coral species and other marine organism identification; measurements identify, and count marine species. Process, analyze, and present scientific data in the form of physical samples, numbers, images, videos, measurements from images and videos, and laboratory rendered data; present results as databases, figures, and summary tables. Produce data products (data releases); write and edit Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)-compliant metadata; contribute to scientific writing of peer-reviewed publications, reports, and outreach materials. Making biological measurements underwater using SCUBA. Operate a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands:
The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, underwater measurements that require SCUBA or similar activities. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity. Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or in the field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Biologist, all grade levels. A. Degree in 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 (24 semester hours or the equivalent in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) For GS-9:
In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-09 level:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree in biology or other directly related field of study or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a master's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or other related disciplines if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled. OR one year of appropriate professional experience in biology that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-07 level work may include:
(1) experience in the identification and enumeration of biological species, samples, and data and knowledge of oceanographic processes acting on coral reefs, and delivery of biological data in reports and in contribution to peer-reviewed publications; (2) knowledge and ability in curating, processing, and writing metadata for biologic, geologic, oceanographic data related to coral reef ecosystems; (3) experience in executing complex biological science studies and making biological measurements underwater using SCUBA; and (4) documenting coral reef ecosystem research results in reports and preparing data for formal publication in data releases and/or databases. OR a combination of successfully completed progressive graduate level education, as described above, that is beyond the first year of graduate study and professional experience, as described above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). Condition of Employment Requirement:
If selected, you must provide proof that you are a certified SCUBA diver. If you do not possess a current valid certification, you will be screened-out from further consideration for this position. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Conduct biological, environmental, and ecological field studies in remote marine settings; logistics planning, participating in marine field surveys and use of SCUBA. Conduct regional-scale biological, environmental, and ecological field studies; coral species and other marine organism identification; measurements identify, and count marine species. Process, analyze, and present scientific data in the form of physical samples, numbers, images, videos, measurements from images and videos, and laboratory rendered data; present results as databases, figures, and summary tables. Produce data products (data releases); write and edit Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)-compliant metadata; contribute to scientific writing of peer-reviewed publications, reports, and outreach materials. Making biological measurements underwater using SCUBA. Operate a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands:
The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, underwater measurements that require SCUBA or similar activities. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity. Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or in the field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Biologist, all grade levels. A. Degree in 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 (24 semester hours or the equivalent in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) For GS-9:
In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-09 level:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree in biology or other directly related field of study or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a master's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or other related disciplines if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled. OR one year of appropriate professional experience in biology that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-07 level work may include:
(1) experience in the identification and enumeration of biological species, samples, and data and knowledge of oceanographic processes acting on coral reefs, and delivery of biological data in reports and in contribution to peer-reviewed publications; (2) knowledge and ability in curating, processing, and writing metadata for biologic, geologic, oceanographic data related to coral reef ecosystems; (3) experience in executing complex biological science studies and making biological measurements underwater using SCUBA; and (4) documenting coral reef ecosystem research results in reports and preparing data for formal publication in data releases and/or databases. OR a combination of successfully completed progressive graduate level education, as described above, that is beyond the first year of graduate study and professional experience, as described above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). Condition of Employment Requirement:
If selected, you must provide proof that you are a certified SCUBA diver. If you do not possess a current valid certification, you will be screened-out from further consideration for this position. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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