Summary
This position is designated as SES, General. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level I with a salary range of $192,332 - $204,121 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.
Duties
Provides leadership and oversight for the Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) and ensures NWRC mission focus on methods development.
Develops strategic and operational plans that ensure effective NWRC support for and contributions to Wildlife Services mission, reflecting a high level of awareness of program priorities and goals.
Participates as a member of the Wildlife Services Management Team in the formulation and administration of plans, policies and objectives.
Leads, through subordinate staff, the development, direction and implementation of laboratory and field research cooperative programs with Federal, Tribal, State, local government officials and other interested groups, organizations and individuals.
Provides leadership and direction in evaluating the effectiveness of program operations.
Develops and maintains effective relations with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversees the formulation of immediate and long-range budgets based on detailed research planning to include past, present and anticipated workload and capabilities.
Provides scientific leadership within the areas of evaluation, testing, and development of new technologies/materials to be applied in wildlife damage management programs at the Federal, Tribal, State, and private land owned level.
Serves on APHIS and USDA science committees and initiatives concerned with research, scientific integrity, science and regulatory responsibilities.
Negotiates with Federal and State officials, industry groups, special interest groups, and individuals in the development, revision, and adoption of agreements to effect cooperative wildlife damage research and management programs nationwide.
Education
Applicants must meet the following basic requirements for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological series.. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Applicants must provide a copy of your transcripts. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by a review board using only the information submitted within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their resume sufficient possession of the ECQs & TQs will be determined to be ineligible for further consideration. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, you must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13019651