Job Description: This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Regional Office, Division of Natural Resources in Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA. NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE. Job Responsibilities: Serve as a Fisheries Biologist responsible for technical assistance and monitoring plans and programs related to Indian fisheries program. Prepare and submit program budgets, goals and objectives to conform available funds to comply with policies, standards and procedures. Recommend actions relating to litigation and negotiation support concerning fisheries program activities. Monitor shellfish halibut and anadromous fisher regulatory actions of the region to ensure regulations do not deprive Indians the opportunity to harvest their share of the fish resource. Responsible for managing budgets, and prepare annual budget estimates and distributions based on allotted funds. Serve as Awarding Officials Technical Representative during award, administration, and monitoring contracts and grants. Prepares, conducts or coordinates consultation required by Section (7) of the Endangered Species Act for actions taken by or on behalf of the BIA effecting listed marine and fresh water aquatic species. Job Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607. Job Details: Company: U.S. Department of the Interior Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Functions: Scientist Job Location: Portland, OR, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvilla.com
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