Supervisory Biologist (Curator)

Company: Air Force Institute of Technology
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The mission of the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) is to save species by using cutting edge science, sharing knowledge, and providing inspirational experiences for our guests.Basic Qualifications:

• Degree: Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.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-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:

• Supervising and managing staff, including overseeing the hiring process and conducting performance management;
• Maintaining all aspects of animal care and welfare, ensuring the health and well-being of a diverse range of species; AND
• Curating and managing animal collections, with specific expertise in working with elephants, as well as other exotic, rare, and endangered species.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.
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