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Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Zoo and Conversation Biology Institute (NZCBI), National Zoological Park (NZP), Under Secretary for Science and Research, Smithsonian Institution (SI). NZCBI plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. Responsibilities The purpose of this Ecologist position is to conceive, plan, and conduct highly specialized research in basic and applied ecology of grasslands. In this position, you will: Evaluate and assess the changes of soils occurring in response to rewilding, and restoration; research changes in herbivore regimes, management, microclimate and altered biogeochemistry; and conduct studies based on fieldwork analysis to include data from other institutions/partners. Design and conduct field sampling measure in changes of soil; and analyze data collected using computerized statistical graphs applying the findings. Develop/Conduct research of scientific research of projects of grasslands globally; and identify and implement a set of indictors for data collection and distribute across network. Prepare written reports and publish scientific papers of results and experiments; and publish scholarly reports of theoretical nature studies. Serve as a consultant/advisor on professional matters in relation to soil, ecology, conservation of grassland systems; assist with guidance/teaching of student technicians on research projects; and train staff members, interns, fellow, student in theory and practical use of specialized equipment. Assist in preparation of grant proposals; review research proposals, manuscripts, and publications as requested; and attend and participate in National/International Scientific Conferences, seminars, and societies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications Basic Qualifications (0408 series): Degree: Biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience researching basic and applied ecology of grasslands; analyzing and managing complex statistical scientific data; and preparing, presenting, and publishing scientific reports. Or Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Education Refer to the above for education requirement. Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. Additional Information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.