Operating Manual

Individual Occupational Requirements for

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, GS-401

Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction with the "Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions."

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
2. Combination of education and experience--Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR POSITIONS WITH PILOT DUTIES
Applicants must:

• Possess a current FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with ratings appropriate for the duties performed;
• Possess an instrument rating;
• Have completed a minimum of 500 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command and 25 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command at night; and
• Possess a current Class II Medical Certificate.