- Position Title
- WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
- Agency
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Announcement Number
- DE-10081898-18-JLB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 28, 2017 to Tuesday, December 5, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
4.
Are you the spouse of a member of a relocating Armed Forces member?
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of the your spouse's PCS orders AND
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
- the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.
If eligible, you must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: A copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment.
2.
I have a valid, current state driver's license or I am able and willing to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-0486, WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0486-11, WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST.
3.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0486-09, WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct or oversee biological research to interpret and analyze scientific data.
5.
Develop fish and wildlife management plans to assist field staff in implementing management practices.
6.
Develop long range management plans for nuisance wildlife species.
7.
Develop management plans to assist in the execution of natural resource programs (e.g., fish and wildlife resource management, annual operation plans, budget and funds allocation, manpower).
8.
Coordinate natural resource information, planning, and management with appropriate staff sections and other regional land managers.
9.
Evaluate and review program work for accomplishment of objectives in accordance with the long-range and annual operational plans for fish and wildlife management.
10.
Interpret local, state, and federal laws and regulations to advice management and personnel regarding the implementation of these requirements.
11.
Review proposed organizational operations to estimate the impact to legally protected natural resources.
12.
Discuss the effects of wildlife program management to achieve habitat improvement and ecosystem restoration.
13.
Explain various policies, objectives, rules, and regulations to various organizations and individuals to communicate wildlife policies and programs.
14.
Prepare and deliver program-level briefings to management.
15.
Speak with others in meetings and workshops to discuss significant issues affecting local, regional, state, and national resources.
16.
Conduct research on natural resource issues using various resources (e.g., federal database, state database).
17.
Manage fish and wildlife conservation projects (e.g., project development, plan and specifications development, expenditure monitoring, allocation and expenditure of special fish and wildlife funds) for an organization.
18.
Reduce project impacts on natural resources (e.g., zoology, ecology, fish, wildlife, plants, land management) over a geographic area comprising a variety of land types, species, and habitats.
19.
Use complex databases and data support systems to provide advice and technical assistance for researchers and support staff ensuring compliance.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?