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Fish Biologist
Full job announcement here: USAJOBS - Job Announcement
Open & closing dates
12/09/2024 to 12/20/2024
Employer:
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies.
This position is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Location
1 vacancy in the following location: Anchorage, AK
Duties
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Regional Director, Environmental Analysis Section 2 in Anchorage, Alaska. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Prepares environmental analyses of potential impacts to fish and invertebrates, fisheries resources, and essential fish habitat (EFH) for environmental documents and prepares responses to public comments on these topics. 2. Uses comprehensive knowledge of fish and invertebrates, fish habitats, and fishery resources to apply the latest scientific findings, developments, and advances to environmental impact assessment. 3. Serves as the Region's authority on issues related to fish resources, including cumulative effects and climate change. 4. Provides expertise in the design, formulation, and recommendation of leasing alternatives and mitigating measures to resolve environmental issues and conflicts with OCS activities related to fish and invertebrates, fish habitats, fishery resources, and EFH. 5. Serves as the Regional expert on EFH issues and is the Regional Coordinator for Federal EFH consultation. 6. Responsible for incorporating EFH conservation recommendations in environmental reviews and proposed mitigation measures. 7. Provides recommendations concerning types of studies that are needed fill data needs for fishery resources. BOEM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Remote work from another geographic location will not be authorized.
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 13
Salary Information GS-11: $81,956 -106,541 per annum GS-12: $98,232 -127,698 per annum GS-13: $116,811 -151,858 per annum First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the fish biologist series. (1) Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the Education Requirements described below: A. Degree: major in biological science that included: - At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and - At least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.) OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: Transcripts are required to verify education requirement. GS-11 Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Assisting with the preparation of environmental assessment documents related to fish or invertebrate resources. 2. Identifying data and information needs on fish or invertebrate resources. Must meet all. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. The education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of this position. OR Combination: An appropriate combination of experience and education: Only education in excess of the first two years of progressively higher level graduate education toward a Ph.D. or the equivalent doctorate degree may be used toward this combination (example: 2.5 years in a Ph.D. program (50%) plus 6 months of specialized experience (50%)=100%). GS-12 Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Participate on interdisciplinary teams to prepare environmental assessment documents related to fish or invertebrate resources. 2. Identifying data needs on fish or invertebrate resources. 3. Assisting with the preparation of mitigation measures to avoid impacts to fish or invertebrate resources. Must meet all. GS-13 Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Assessing environmental impacts on fish and invertebrate resources for environmental documents. 2. Formulating and recommending mitigation measures to avoid impacts to fish or invertebrate resources. 3. Providing input and recommendations for studies related to fish or invertebrate resources. 4. Preparing analyses in support of Essential Fish Habitat consultation documents. Must meet all. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
OVERVIEW The MAK Center for Art and Architecture, Los Angeles is a contemporary, experimental, multi-disciplinary center for art and architecture and is headquartered in three architectural landmarks by the Austrian-American architect Rudolph M. Schindler. Founded in 1994, the MAK Center is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the California satellite of the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna, working in cooperation with the Friends of the Schindler House (FOSH). The Development Officer will join the MAK Center in an exciting moment of growth.
Under the direction of the Director, the Development Officer will help the MAK Center pursue its mission: to steward three significant architectural works by R.M. Schindler and activate them with contemporary art and architecture programming, including an annual calendar of exhibitions, public programs, and international residencies. The Development Officer will play an essential role in laying the groundwork for development growth in the organization, with increased annual and campaign fundraising.
The Development Officer will work closely with the MAK Center Director on strategy and direction to set fundraising goals and determine a work plan to achieve individual and organizational goals. The Development Officer actively manages the museum’s relationships with all individual, corporate, foundation, and government funders. In support of MAK Center’s development needs, the Development Officer will establish effective fundraising systems and protocols to guide all stages of donor research, identification, and stewardship. In direct partnership with the Director, the Development Officer will lead the planning of cultivation and fundraising events, including the annual benefit dinner. The Development Officer will be involved in every aspect of the organization's development activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization’s fundraising priorities
Work closely with Director to establish annual development strategy and annual fundraising campaigns for general operating, programmatic and capital needs
Maintain a comprehensive awareness of—and respond accordingly to—the complete cycle of contributions, including phases of prospect research, identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, gift processing, gift acknowledgements, and contact reports
Develop and maintain public-facing materials such as donor lists on MAK Center’s website, print, and digital collateral material, ensuring clarity and uniformity in acknowledgements; develop annual report with Director
Establish, maintain, and routinely process development systems and actively oversee the maintenance of database system
Communicate with donors annually providing additional MAK Center specific information; Cultivate individual donors through meetings, phone follow-ups and in person conversations
Review and suggest updates on development systems and technologies including the database and related integrations, such as payment processing, mailing-list management, and special-event tools
Research and pursue grant and sponsorship opportunities
Writing fundraising appeals and acknowledgement letters
Coordinating and planning annual benefit dinner, and additional cultivation and fundraising events
Current development programs to implement and advance
Annual benefit dinner
Annual architecture tours
Membership program with improved subscription system
End-of-year campaign
Additional donor cultivation events
Establishing a more efficient, robust and digital CRM
Grants administration and support
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position reports to the Director. The position is a full-time exempt role, with occasional evening and weekend commitments. Compensation includes salary in the range of $67-75,000, commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package that, following a trial period, includes healthcare (not including vision and dental), vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should fill out the Application Form with their contact information, CV and cover letter. For any technical difficulties, please reach out to office@makcenter.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, the position will remain open until filled. For candidates who advance, work samples and references will be requested.
The MAK Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.