Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards

Fish and Wildlife Administration Series, 0480

Individual Occupational Requirements

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, or at least 30 semester hours in courses, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

   OR

3. Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above.

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.