Summary This position is a Climate Change Coordinator, GS- 0401-14 working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service R9-Natural Resources Program Center in one of the following locations. Locations: Denver, CO Fort Collins, CO Falls Church, VA This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-25-12573389-AF-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Responsibilities As a Climate Change Coordinator your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as national principal coordinator for climate change science within the NWRS to bring together planners, managers and scientists and those of other agencies and organizations, to develop collaborative science and management ventures and build support for the needs, interests, and programs of the NWRS as they relate to meeting its conservation mission in the face of climate change. Represents the NWRS leadership and displays leadership with respect to climate change science and policy within the larger conservation community, including, but not limited to Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units, National Science Foundation, universities, state fish and game departments, research boards, professional scientific societies, and other scientific and conservation organizations. Reviews national programmatic and regional climate change strategic plans, operational plans and proposed decisions and policies, when requested by the NWRS leadership, to ensure they are consistent with national science policy and direction. Develops and facilitates the delivery of communication, outreach, and educational materials relating to climate change science. Coordinates closely with the NWRS leadership and the Service climate change policy and science staff on climate change science budget formulation and allocation, and on science performance evaluation, and on resolving policy and management issues that arise from implementation of the NWRS' climate change science programs and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 10/25/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement 0401 Series: Education: Successful completion a course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR Combination: Possess an appropriate combination of education and experience that included course work equivalent to a major (i.e. 24 semester hours or equivalent) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position; PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. The quality of the combination must demonstrate 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. NOTE: Transcripts required and Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. AND Minimum Qualification [GS-0401-14] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized Experience may include: 1) Supports in establishing leadership, direction and policy to bring together senior managers and scientists to develop collaborative science ventures; 2) Identify and solve challenging and complex issues related to natural resource management/conservation that affect a diverse group of partners; 3) establish procedures and policies to address climate change or natural resource issues; 4) represent an organization and display a broad perspective on multiple competing priorities with respect to complex natural resource issues within the larger scientific community; 5) serve on panels and task forces to solve complex natural resource issues; 6) review programmatic natural resource strategic or operational plans regarding proposed decisions and policies. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable. -In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale. Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/" Shared Certificate: Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. Duty Station Information: Denver and Fort Collins, CO Salary Range: GS-14: $135,860 - $176,620 Falls Church, VA: GS-14: $139,395 - $181,216 Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process. Locality tables may be found at: 2024 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables.