Biological Scientist

Position: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST
Location: Scott Air Force Base

Summary

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/22/2025 to 12/21/2026

Salary $74,678 - $192,331 per year pay scale & grade gs 11 - 15

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Eielson afb, ak

Elmendorf afb, ak

Luke afb, az

Travis afb, ca

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Buckley afb, co

Peterson afb, co

Cape canaveral afs, fl

Eglin afb, fl

Patrick afb, fl

Tyndall afb, fl

Dobbins afb, ga

Moody afb, ga

Robins afb, ga

Mountain home afb,

Scott afb, il

Mcconnell afb, ks

Barksdale afb, la

Offutt afb, ne

Lakehurst, nj

Cannon afb, nm

Kirtland afb, nm

Nellis afb, nv

Niagara falls, ny

Wright-patterson afb, oh

Altus afb, ok

Shaw afb, sc

Kelly afb, tx

Lackland afb, tx

Laughlin afb, tx

Randolph afb, tx

Hill afb, ut

Langley afb, va

Remote job no telework eligible no travel required occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed no appointment type multiple work schedule full-time service competitive

Promotion potential

15

Job family (series)

* 0401 general natural resources management and biological sciences

Supervisory status no security clearance secret drug test no position sensitivity and risk noncritical-sensitive (ncs)/moderate risk

Trust determination process

* suitability/fitness

Financial disclosure no bargaining unit status no

Announcement number afpc-stemdha- control number

This job is open to

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U.s. Citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.

Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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* duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level

* execute assigned program elements, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and policies.

* provide advisory services on specific problems, projects, program, and functions in assigned programs area.

* comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.

* plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned environmental program or programs through application of professional.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* this public notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems (i.e., nh, nj, nk).

* please read this public notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

* u.s. Citizenship is required

* males must be registered for selective service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* total salary varies depending on location of position

* if authorized, pcs will be paid iaw jtr and af regulations. If receiving an authorized pcs, you may be subject to completing/signing a conus agreement. More information on pcs requirements, may be found at:

* recruitment incentives may be authorized

* position may be subject to random drug testing

* employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

* shift work and emergency overtime may be required

* employee must maintain current certifications

* a security clearance may be required

* disclosure of political appointments

* full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts iaw daf afsvc/cc memo, 30 sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned cyp and fcc personnel are eligible for 25% discount.

Qualifications

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the office of personnel management (opm) qualification standards for general schedule professional and scientific positions.

Basic requirements:

A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, as shown in a above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above applicants must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized experience:

Gs-11: one year of specialized experience (equivalent to gs-09) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of environmental biological scientific concepts, principles, methodology, and practices and familiarity with other professional disciplines (e.g., engineering, community planning, and environmental science) to independently perform routine projects with complete responsibility, or portions of large and complex projects.

Gs-12: one year of specialized…