- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-18-10112669-NM-DEU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 9, 2018 to Tuesday, January 23, 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
Basic Education Requirement
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.
Please select the letter that best describes how you meet the Basic Education Requirement for 0401 Occupational Series.
Additional 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.
2.
Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience and/or education to perform the work of a Fish and Wildlife Biologist at the GS-11 grade level.
Knowledge of principles and practices of fish and wildlife biology and natural resource management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Analyze complex land and water development proposals to determine their effect on the distribution and abundance of living organisms and the quality of habitat in an ecosystem.
4.
Conduct biological investigations to predict and identify the effects of development projects on the environment.
5.
Participate in conservation and enhancement planning efforts for listed species.
Knowledge of a wide range of ecological, biological, or botanical theories, principles, and methods for conducting surveys, monitoring sensitive species, evaluating impacts to, assessing the status of, and conserving fish, wildlife and plant species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Assess federal actions and permit applications.
7.
Assess the status of threatened, endangered, and at-risk species.
8.
Prepare Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7 and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
documents.
documents.
Skill in reviewing biological or ecological field investigations, conducting studies and establishing investigative techniques to determine impact of land and resource development projects upon fish and/or wildlife resources of an area.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Develop and assess the potential benefits of conservation recommendations.
10.
Review studies or investigations of animals, plants and ecosystems to determine their scientific soundness and validity.
11.
Analyze and interpret data on biological, chemical and physical phenomena to assess impacts on natural resources.
12.
Analyze how proposed development projects may affect fish and wildlife species and their habitats.
Skill in planning, data analysis, monitoring, evaluation and interpretation of biological studies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Act as a representative at interagency planning sessions and other meetings to present technical information pertaining to land resources, endangered species, wetlands, and other natural resources issues to a variety of audiences.
14.
Analyze and develop recommendations on large-scale development projects that affect fish and wildlife resources.
15.
Apply biological data to endangered species act, fish and coordination act, national environmental policy act, and clean water act implementation.
16.
Apply knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures pertaining to implementation of the endangered species act.
17.
Examine potential effects of large, landscape-level development projects, or the effects of multiple smaller projects occurring in a specified area, and evaluate options for conserving natural resources in these areas.
18.
Exercise tact and diplomacy in official association with federal, state and local agencies, private organizations and individuals.
19.
Negotiate conservation measures to minimize impacts to listed species from a proposed action pursuant to section 7 of the endangered species act.
20.
Prepare a variety of technical written materials regarding natural resources matters including correspondence, reports, data analyses, and recommendations containing scientific information.
21.
Review or analyze proposed water development projects, permit and license applications, habitat restoration, endangered species consultations and other projects.
Skill and diplomacy in coordinating activities with other agencies and organizations; ability to deal effectively with the general public; and ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in official association with Federal, state, and local agencies, and with private organizations and individuals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Address complex and controversial natural resource issues with federal, state, local, and international agencies and other interest groups
23.
Communicate verbally in a professional and courteous manner under all circumstances with sensitivity to cultural and social differences
24.
Establish and maintain productive professional relationships inside and outside the agency and other groups and individuals of diverse disciplines and often divergent philosophies.
Ability to communicate orally with a variety of individuals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Communicate in public speaking forums and one-on-one with landowners, sportsmen, and other members of the public to explain proposed projects as a representative of a natural resource management organization.
26.
Communicate scientific concepts and agency policies with clarity and logic to a variety of audiences with differing knowledge levels, priorities, and interests.
27.
Communicate verbally about complex fish and wildlife conservation concepts or issues to state, federal, and tribal governments, media, and public and private entities representing a broad range of conservation concerns.
28.
Establish connections with diverse organization interests to effectively communicate priorities and strategic direction, build organization credibility, and generate external support for organizational goals.
29.
Demonstrate skill, diplomacy, and sound judgment in coordinating complex and sometimes controversial activities with other agencies and organizations, and the public.
Ability to communicate in writing with a variety of individuals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Prepare or assist with development of recovery plans, listing packages, 5-year reviews, biological opinions, and/or habitat conservation plans pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
31.
Write a variety of documents, including management plans, reports, and briefing papers for higher level managers and informational material for technical and general audiences.
32.
Write biological or resource management reports and plans, briefing statements, issue papers, memoranda, letters, or other interpretive materials for expressing biological or resource management findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
33.
Write scientific reports to evaluate findings and make recommendations for subsequent actions.
34.
Write technical information relating to biological and ecological studies, research findings, and replying to inquiries on wildlife subject matter.
35.
Write technical reports or briefing statements outlining service positions on high-profile and sensitive issues.