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Position Title
Wildlife Biologist
Agency
Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R2-18-10124195-TL-DEU Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 25, 2018 to Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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'.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. Basic Education Requirement: You must meet A or B below to qualify for the GS-0486 series. *Note: Meeting the basic education requirement is qualifying for the GS-5 grade level. (limit characters)
Additional Qualification (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
2. To qualify for the GS-7 grade level, you must meet A, B, C or D below, in addition to the basic education requirement: (limit characters)
Practical technical knowledge of standard methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in wildlife surveys and wildlife management. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Basic understanding of aerial surveys sufficient to assist in planning and implementing various monitoring aspects along the Gulf Coast (e.g., monitoring of waterfowl, whooping cranes, and other wildlife).
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4. Assist in wildlife management or land management techniques (fire, moist soil managment, grazing, farming, trapping, and depredation control, etc.) to benefit fish or wildlife.
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5. Skill at navigating to field plots in the field using maps, satellite imagery, aerial photos and GPS (global positioning system) technology.
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6. Develop and/or implement refuge management studies on various avian species including waterfowl, wading birds, raptors, other non-game birds, and other fish and wildlife.
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7. Plan and/or conduct refuge/public lands management programs such as fire management, moist soil management, water quality and quantity, integrated pest management, wetland, forest, or grasslands management
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Ability to analyze and interpret biological data and apply those findings to wildlife management (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Use Quantitative and analytical tools of biological sampling and statistics for population ecology and wildlife management.
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9. Recommend wildlife management practices and strategies based on data analysis, field observation, and monitoring programs.
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10. Prepare, review or analysis of environmental documents (i.e., environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, or section 7 consultations) to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed Federal actions.
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Ability to conduct and interpret wildlife investigations and develop monitoring protocols (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Compile and organize study data for use in environmental documents in a field office or similar setting.
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12. Develop and design biological study proposals, survey designs, and scopes of work to recommend strategies to conserve and protect fish and wildlife habitat and their populations.
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13. Ensure that inventory and monitoring projects meet study objectives; are statistically valid and cost effective; and provide interpretations valuable to station biologists and managers.
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14. Apply the theory, principals, and methods of wildlife ecology, biology, and management including: inventorying, monitoring, and survey design techniques.
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15. Plans, organizes, and implements biological work and/or habitat conservation work.
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16. Developed habitat management plans and inventory and monitoring plans to assess the success of refuge management at achieving conservation goals.
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Ability to develop, conduct, and interpret the results of wildlife surveys and habitat monitoring (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Analyze data from biological studies using statistical and graphics programs, interpret results, and draw rational and objective conclusions.
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18. Conduct field studies and literature reviews to obtain, compile, analyze, and interpret biological data.
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19. Write objective reports to draw sound conclusions on matters pertaining to wildlife management.
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20. Prepares reports on progress and completion of studies, uses data to formulate future programs and effect improvements in management practices.
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21. Ability to plan, execute, and interpret wildlife and habitat surveys and data collection.
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Ability to use computer technology to record, summarize, and analyze data including statistical analysis and geographic information systems (GIS) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
22. Apply geographic information systems (GIS) techniques to spatially explicit data to support habitat monitoring activities.
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23. Develops graphs, charts, maps and illustrations for reports and technical publications using computer software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Arc Pro, Arc Collector, and Arc GIS.
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24. Input biological data into databases and keeping databases current.
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25. Analyze data using standard statistical methods and procedures in preparation of progress reports.
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26. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological data using GIS or complex databases.
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Ability to operate small watercraft, farm tractors, light trucks, ATV/UTVs, and other vehicles (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
27. Skill in operating heavy equipment such as: farm tractors, skid-steers, front-end loaders, and various types of marsh specialty equipment (e.g., marshmaster, hydrotrek, or equivalent).
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28. Ability or willingness to safely operate center console boats and air boats.
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29. Ability to operate four-wheel all-terrain vehicles, motor vehicles, and/or other light equipment for official purposes.
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30. Nuisance animal eradication through trapping or use of firearms.
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31. Use of various equipment such as generators, pumps, radios, chainsaws, UTV/ATVs, and other equipment normally used in wildland fire fighting/prescribed fire.
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Ability to conduct weed management to benefit fish and wildlife (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
32. Calibrate ground-application spray equipment for noxious weed control.
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33. Determine the extent of a weed problem and its suitability for chemical, mechanical, and/or biological control.
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34. Examine chemical control agent's labeling or phenology requirements and their appropriateness to control or eradicate the target weed and potential impacts to non-target plants and animals.
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35. Knowledge of identifying characteristics of native and non-native plants.
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36. Skill in conducting plant surveys for diversity and structure.
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37. Ability to safely apply pesticides to invasive, non-native plants for the benefit of native fish and wildlife species.
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Ability to communicate orally and in writing with fellow employees, other agency (or equivalent) representatives, scientific community and the public (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
38. Prepares written reports and plans from biological data, and provides written and oral information to staff, other agencies and the general public.
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39. Trained or supervised seasonal employees and volunteers engaged in technical work.
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40. Assisted with public outreach activities by preparing material used to inform the public on program activities.
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41. Communicate with state and federal organizations, NGOs, private and special interest groups regarding management plans, funding, coordination, and logistical issues.
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42. Coordinate research activities through use of Special Use Permits (or equivalent) with local stake-holders (e.g., universities, NGOs, state and federal agencies, etc) on managed lands.
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Condition of Employment: Must be able to possess and maintain a state drivers license. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
43. Are you able to possess and maintain a valid state drivers license? (limit characters)
Condition of Employment: Will be required to wear the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
44. Will you wear the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform? (limit characters)
Condition of Employment: May be required to carry and use a firearm for animal nuisance control and trapping. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
45. Are you willing/able to carry and use a firearm for animal nuisance control and trapping? (limit characters)
Condition of Employment: Must obtain Red Card Certification (S130/190) and pass all required physical fitness exams prior to participating in prescribed fire activities. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
46. Are you willing/able to obtain Red Card Certification? (limit characters)