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Geneticist (Fisheries)
This position is a Geneticist (Fisheries), GS- 0440-12 working in
Portland, Oregon for the Abernathy Fish Technology Center.br br
emThis position is also open to status candidates under announcement
R1-22-11371339-JH-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if
you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods./em
Title: Geneticist (Fisheries), GS-0440-12
Longview, WA
Location:
Telework (work from home) eligible as determined by supervisory approval.
Salary: $84,923-110,404
Permanent position
Relocation is not authorized.
Full-time
Security clearance not required
Major Duties:
Acts as the Point of Contact and technical lead on numerous applied
genetic research projects involving native fish species.Performs
statistical analyses and generates graphical representations of
study results, and incorporates these data into written reports,
peer-reviewed scientific publications and oral presentations.Participates
in multi-agency work groups and provides interpretation and guidance on
the application of genetic data to Service policy to both internal and
external partners.Uses DNA markers and automated DNA analyzers/sequencers
to collect genotypic, gene frequency, and DNA sequence data on
populations of fishes.Directs daily laboratory activities performed by
1-2 lower-graded fish biologists/geneticists, biological technicians,
visiting investigators, students, and/or volunteers. Qualifications:
Basic Requirement:
A bachelor’s degree with a major in genetics; or one of the basic
biological sciences such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or
poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry,
molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that included at least
9 semester hours in genetics.
AND
Minimum Qualification GS-12
One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility
equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying
specialized experience may include: 1) Conduct complex molecular genetic
analyses for a variety of projects working with different fish species
and genetic analysis methods (e.g. to determine genetic similarities
and relationships, assign individuals to population of origin, quantify
levels of genetic variation within and among populations, and identify
species and sex); 2) Perform statistical analyses and generate graphical
representations of study results, and incorporate the data into written
reports, scientific publications, and oral presentations; 3) Oversee and
schedule laboratory activities performed by 1-2 biological technicians,
students, and/or volunteers; and 4) Use DNA markers and automated DNA
analyzers/sequencers to collect genotypic, gene frequency, and DNA
sequence data on populations of fish.
Thank you,
Jenn Harris
Human Resources Assessment Specialist
Joint Administrative Operations|
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
jennifer_harris@fws.gov,
720-231-7199 (MST)
Mission: To deliver innovative administrative services that advance the
mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Freshwater Ecology 