- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R3-18-10176565 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 12, 2018 to Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
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.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
Please choose the response that best describes your eligibility to apply for this position.
2.
From the statements below, please select the one statement your experience or education meets the basic requirement for this position.
3.
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 this position at grade GS-11.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct on-site ecological investigations of moderate complexity to obtain objective and scientifically valid data and information on the fate and effects of contaminants, the remediation of contaminants, and the restoration of fish and wildlife resources.
5.
Gather, organize, and interpret biological, ecological, and water quality data (including contaminants data in sediments and biological tissues) to prepare technical review for projects.
6.
Prepare sound plans and procedures for accomplishing natural resource investigations or restoration activities that include safety considerations, budgets and schedules.
7.
Plan and implement habitat restoration projects to improve, restore, or create fish and wildlife habitat.
8.
Conduct habitat restoration projects including mapping, surveying, staking, seeding, and preparing management plans.
9.
Participate in multidisciplinary planning efforts with private organizations and other Federal, state, and local agencies to achieve conservation objectives and goals, particularly removal of stressors related to fish and wildlife resources.
10.
Analyze data on environmental stressors, including the appropriate use of statistics and uncertainty analysis.
11.
Develop mitigation and/or restoration measures to compensate for or lessen the impact of environmental stressors.
12.
Develop monitoring plans to identify new stressors that may be impacting natural resources.
13.
Lead teams that achieve measurable objectives.
14.
Develop scopes of work and manage contracts or projects.
15.
Prepare written reports that draw conclusions from the data collected, the data analysis, and the literature.
16.
Prepare and review biological portions of environmental or biological assessments/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions.
17.
Respond to inquiries from the public, news, and other media related to contaminants, Beneficial Use Impairments, and endangered species.
18.
Produce information materials concerning natural resources, including environmental contaminants.
19.
Present briefings to upper management on the technical aspects of biological programs and projects.
20.
Serve as agency representative interacting with the public, special interest groups, and other agencies.
21.
Apply the principles of fish and wildlife biology, conservation biology, and ecotoxicology as they relate to the fundamental ecology of population impairments or declines.
22.
Analyze data on environmental stressors, including the appropriate use of statistics and uncertainty analysis.
23.
Work with local, state, or federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations to collaborate on controversial natural resource issues or projects for an advantageous outcome.
24.
Meet with non-governmental organizations and members of the public to describe, discuss, and receive input on natural resource issues.
25.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.