Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Department of Energy and Environment
Washington, DC
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Job Title:
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Fish & Wildlife
Biologist
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Requisition Number:
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JO-1608-6363
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Grade:
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11
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Salary Range:
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$59,698.00 -
$76,969.00
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Promotion Potential:
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No
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Agency:
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Department of Energy
and Environment
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Location:
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1200 1st St NE
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Area of
Consideration:
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Open to the Public
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Opening/Closing
Date:
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8/29/2016 - 9/8/2016
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Job Summary
This position supports the Fisheries and Wildlife Division under the Department of Energy & Environment’s Natural Resources Administration. The incumbent will serve as part of a team of biologists that delivers aquatic resources education programs to the public as well as performs fisheries management and aquaculture activities. This position serves as the lead staff person responsible for maintaining aquariums, live animal displays, and other water resource related needs. Duties of this position include the following but not exclusively, development and maintenance of all exhibits and animals within these exhibits, securing and maintaining all equipment and supplies required for these exhibits, procurement of food, supplies and medicine for the animals, and the supervision of all interns and volunteers.
Listed below are supplemental duties and responsibilities of this position
This position supports the Fisheries and Wildlife Division under the Department of Energy & Environment’s Natural Resources Administration. The incumbent will serve as part of a team of biologists that delivers aquatic resources education programs to the public as well as performs fisheries management and aquaculture activities. This position serves as the lead staff person responsible for maintaining aquariums, live animal displays, and other water resource related needs. Duties of this position include the following but not exclusively, development and maintenance of all exhibits and animals within these exhibits, securing and maintaining all equipment and supplies required for these exhibits, procurement of food, supplies and medicine for the animals, and the supervision of all interns and volunteers.
Listed below are supplemental duties and responsibilities of this position
· Maintains aquariums and live animal displays
including but not exclusively, developing and executing routine aquarium
cleaning schedules, equipment replacement, animal feeding schedules, husbandry,
animal health services, water quality, chemical stability, and comprehensive
aquarium maintenance.
· Identifies and resolves facility maintenance
issues including but not exclusively, aquariums, tank and surface lighting,
carpentry, furniture, fixtures, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and
general upkeep of the facility.
· Responsible for purchasing and taking delivery
of items need to maintain the AREC in its entirety.
· May be called upon to assist colleagues with
field sampling, live animal collection, educational program delivery,
occasional weekend work, and walk-in guest services.
Collective
Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining
unit represented by AFGE Local 2725 and you may be required to pay an agency
service fee through direct payroll deduction.
Duration of Appointment: Career Term Service – (Not to exceed 13 months)
Vacancy- 1 (One)
Duration of Appointment: Career Term Service – (Not to exceed 13 months)
Vacancy- 1 (One)
Qualifications
BS in Biology, zoology, natural resource management or closely related field or equivalent experience
Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Work Experience
At least one year of experience working with public aquariums, nature centers, or zoos.
5-7 years full time work experience in natural resource management or closely related field, with at least one year in environmental education, conservation, or aquatic resources education.
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements
A valid driver's license is required. Must obtain a DC government driver's permit within 90 days of employment.
This position is SAFETY SENSITIVE position. This will require additional criminal, drug test, and background check.
Work Environment
The work is performed in an office which is an adequately heated, lighted and ventilated, although work involves exposure to moderate risks and discomforts such as those due to adverse weather conditions, such as high winds and low or high temperatures, crowded or constricted maritime docks or ship cargo areas; irritating chemicals; falling trees; hostile wildlife; poisonous insects, plants, or snakes, etc
BS in Biology, zoology, natural resource management or closely related field or equivalent experience
Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Work Experience
At least one year of experience working with public aquariums, nature centers, or zoos.
5-7 years full time work experience in natural resource management or closely related field, with at least one year in environmental education, conservation, or aquatic resources education.
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements
A valid driver's license is required. Must obtain a DC government driver's permit within 90 days of employment.
This position is SAFETY SENSITIVE position. This will require additional criminal, drug test, and background check.
Work Environment
The work is performed in an office which is an adequately heated, lighted and ventilated, although work involves exposure to moderate risks and discomforts such as those due to adverse weather conditions, such as high winds and low or high temperatures, crowded or constricted maritime docks or ship cargo areas; irritating chemicals; falling trees; hostile wildlife; poisonous insects, plants, or snakes, etc
For more detailed
information regarding this opportunity, please go to the DC Department of Human
Resources (DCHR) website at http://dchr.dc.gov/and search under “Employment Opportunities.”