- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-18-10178801-18-DS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 3, 2018 to Tuesday, April 24, 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.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Question. Choose the response from the choices below that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response.
1.
Basic Qualification Requirements for the GS-0401 series.
Additional Qualification. Choose the response from the choices below that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response. 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.
Additional Qualification Requirement for GS-12 level.
KNOWLEDGE OF BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF FISH AND
WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Design, coordinate or implement research activities of the potential impacts of development projects
on the status, life requirements, habitat availability or improvement needs for at-risk fish, wildlife or plant
resources.
on the status, life requirements, habitat availability or improvement needs for at-risk fish, wildlife or plant
resources.
4.
Apply understanding of risk assessment principles to interpret research results, monitoring studies,
etc. to develop valid conservation/restoration objectives, guidelines or plans.
etc. to develop valid conservation/restoration objectives, guidelines or plans.
5.
Apply knowledge of ecology (terrestrial, aquatic, and wetland) to recognize, avoid, minimize, or
mitigate adverse effects to at-risk species in conjunction with development activities/projects
mitigate adverse effects to at-risk species in conjunction with development activities/projects
6.
Inspect development projects for compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, agreements, and
plans, initiating action recommendations when needed.
plans, initiating action recommendations when needed.
7.
Evaluate conflicting biological data by comparative methods to determine probable effects to fish,
wildlife and trust resources.
wildlife and trust resources.
KNOWLEDGE OF FEDERAL AND STATE NATURAL RESOURCE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Ensure compliance of land or water development projects with governing regulations including the
Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal
Land Policy and Management Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Magnuson-
Stevens Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, or other relevant environmental laws or regulations.
Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal
Land Policy and Management Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Magnuson-
Stevens Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, or other relevant environmental laws or regulations.
9.
Use knowledge of the Endangered Species Act including regulations, policies, case law and Solicitor's
opinions to provide fish and wildlife resource expertise and technical assistance to other professionals
on Endangered Species Act compliance regulation and policy.
opinions to provide fish and wildlife resource expertise and technical assistance to other professionals
on Endangered Species Act compliance regulation and policy.
10.
Conduct formal and informal consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act on listed
species.
species.
11.
Apply knowledge of other Federal, State, Tribal and local natural resource programs and their rules
and regulations to ensure their integration when planning projects and administrative processes.
and regulations to ensure their integration when planning projects and administrative processes.
SKILL IN LIAISING WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS AND
PEOPLE
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Work cooperatively with personnel of other agencies and the public resolving disputes among
competing groups and resources users.
competing groups and resources users.
13.
Discuss biological information and recommendations in terms that are understandable by fish and
wildlife resource professionals, professionals in other disciplines and laypersons in interagency or public
forums.
wildlife resource professionals, professionals in other disciplines and laypersons in interagency or public
forums.
14.
Use a working knowledge of programs from other divisions, other land managing agencies, other
state or local agencies, the private sector or private landowners to discuss their projects with respect to
threatened or endangered species.
state or local agencies, the private sector or private landowners to discuss their projects with respect to
threatened or endangered species.
15.
Use diplomacy and sound judgment when working with people from state and Federal agencies,
tribes, private individuals and organizations and the news media.
tribes, private individuals and organizations and the news media.
16.
Resolve disputes among competing groups or resource users under pressure of public controversy
in meetings and public gatherings.
in meetings and public gatherings.
SKILL IN VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Provide technical assistance in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and
policies in the area of fish, wildlife, plants, and trust resources to personnel of Federal, State, and/or
County agencies.
policies in the area of fish, wildlife, plants, and trust resources to personnel of Federal, State, and/or
County agencies.
18.
Present technical briefings on natural resource issues with clarity and tact to a variety of audiences
with differing knowledge levels, priorities and interests such as Federal, State, and/or County agencies,
special interest groups and the general public.
with differing knowledge levels, priorities and interests such as Federal, State, and/or County agencies,
special interest groups and the general public.
19.
Inform higher level supervisors, environmental and stakeholder groups, Congressional interests,
through face-to-face briefings, briefing papers, and outreach efforts about ESA and related issues.
through face-to-face briefings, briefing papers, and outreach efforts about ESA and related issues.
20.
Represent an organization at meetings, committees, task forces or panels regarding natural resource
management and agency proposals or projects.
management and agency proposals or projects.
21.
Negotiate complex or controversial natural resource issues with external groups, presenting
organizational positions persuasively.
organizational positions persuasively.
SKILL IN WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Prepare and review written Endangered Species Act biological opinions, recovery plans, recovery
implementation plans, listing documents, habitat conservation plans, candidate conservation
agreements, and scientific permits.
implementation plans, listing documents, habitat conservation plans, candidate conservation
agreements, and scientific permits.
23.
Prepare technical reports on studies and investigations of conservation project effects on fish and
wildlife resources.
wildlife resources.
24.
Provide written recommendations for land management, monitoring, restoration or conservation of
endangered species projects using scientific methodology and scientific literature.
endangered species projects using scientific methodology and scientific literature.
25.
Use word processing, presentation software, or graphic programs to prepare reports, charts, visual
materials, or other documents to effectively convey technical scientific information.
materials, or other documents to effectively convey technical scientific information.