- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-18-10104948-NM-DEU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 3, 2018 to Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Choose one answer which best describes your education, or education and experience, as it pertains to the Minimum Qualification for the 0486 Occupational Series at the GS-05 grade level.
Knowledge of species identification, both plant and animal, to apply knowledge in surveys and studies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Ability to identify avian species by sight and sound.
3.
Coordinate with species experts to collect and identify plants and animals.
4.
Conduct wildlife population and habitat inventories, often in conjunction with multiple agencies and cooperators.
5.
Ability to use a dichotomous key to identify flora and fauna.
Ability to collect basic data and make observations from field investigations of habitat management and restoration actions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Conduct aerial, ground and boat surveys to inventory and monitor wildlife populations.
7.
Apply geographic information systems (gis) techniques and tools to manage, process, and analyze spatially explicit data.
8.
Apply herbicides and pesticides for control of invasive species, and report on usage.
9.
Assist in coordinating with others to conserve fish, wildlife or plant resources.
10.
Conduct avian, mammal, fish, and herpetofaunal surveys, and enter data into applicable databases.
11.
Conduct ground-based radio telemetry to track animal movements.
12.
Ability to capture and handle reptiles and amphibians, including venomous snakes.
Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Coordinate activities with other agencies and organizations.
14.
Coordinate data collection and distribution among resource agencies and partners.
15.
Orally present biological, ecological and/or general natural resource information to partners, coworkers and the public.
16.
Capable of orally presenting technical presentations to large audiences.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Capable of preparing technical Powerpoint presentations.
18.
Coordinate in writing work efforts with other biologists.
19.
Participate as part of a team in writing segments of biological reports.
20.
Work with others in writing reports and publications.
21.
Assist with writing grants and proposals in order to solicit funding and support for conservation projects.
22.
Ability to use various word processing, spreadsheet and database software to generate reports and communicate results in writing.