- Position Title
- Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-18-10252297-TL-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 5, 2018 to Wednesday, July 18, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
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.
4.
Are you a former Public Land Corps (PLC) Member who served as a qualified youth, ages 16 to 30 years, on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours on Federal public lands within the last two (2) years?
For more information go to: https://www.blm.gov/careers/students-and-grads/public-lands-corps
To verify your eligibility, you must provide: a copy of your "Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring" along with a copy of your "PLC Participant Verification Work Hours Sheet."
For more information go to: https://www.blm.gov/careers/students-and-grads/public-lands-corps
To verify your eligibility, you must provide: a copy of your "Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring" along with a copy of your "PLC Participant Verification Work Hours Sheet."
5.
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.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
7.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
8.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency other than the Agency hiring for this position at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
9.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
10.
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
11.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment? For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
12.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have never held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
13.
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
14.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency other than the Agency hiring for this position and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
15.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement for the 0401 Series
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 Requirements for this position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
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 level of experience and/or education to perform the work of a GS-0401-13 Fish and Wildlife Biologist.
Appointment Eligibility
For this question, choose the response that best describes your appointment eligibility. Mark only one response for this 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.
3.
Please select the letter that best describes how you meet the appointment eligibility as a status candidate for this position.
I am a:
I am a:
Mastery professional knowledge and understanding of biological processes (particularly as they relate to fish and wildlife and wildlife biology, wildlife conservation and community ecology) in order to recognize the validity of reported achievements, to evaluate policy and programs, and to undertake and evaluate complex biological studies and projects.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Prepare statements of work, develop funding strategies, milestones and determine deliverables in cooperation with other Federal Agencies.
5.
Prepare recovery plans consistent with section 4 of the endangered species act and organize or
oversee implementation of specific recovery tasks.
oversee implementation of specific recovery tasks.
6.
Monitor and evaluate progress and accomplishment of programs assuring that subordinates
understand installation missions, conservation plans and activities to meet program goals.
understand installation missions, conservation plans and activities to meet program goals.
7.
Comprehensive knowledge of and technical skill in fish and wildlife biology, conservation biology, general ecology, and land and water resource planning, sufficient to review and evaluate complex programs and projects involving ecological relationships within the law and regulations of various Federal and State agencies.
8.
Experience analyzing trends in biotic and abiotic data using descriptive statistics and biostatistics.
Ability to apply creative and practical approaches in order to plan and conduct a variety of programs; compile data gathered; produce balanced and disciplined analyses of studies and reports, and integrate recommendations into policies, programs and operational procedures
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Expertise in species conservation banking.
10.
Coordinate and prepares documents required for contracted work.
11.
Experience designing and implementing projects in the field to examine life history and species-habitat relationships.
12.
Experience designing and implementing projects in the field to examine life history and species-habitat relationships.
13.
Experience establishing monitoring programs, examining species population trends over time, and determining viability of populations.
Knowledge of methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and the improvement of management processes that enables the incumbent to use experienced judgement and rely upon knowledge of new developments to identify and analyze issues, analyze the consequences of adopting various proposals and policies, and develop internal processes and standard operating procedures
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Develop and implement annual work plans in support of fish and wildlife programs.
15.
Experience identifying inconsistencies, simplifying regulatory processes, and streamlining ESA related documents such as recovery plans or Biological Opinions, and creation of programmatic consultations.
16.
Review current literature and maintain peer contacts to keep informed on new techniques,
procedures, and management strategies for use in program facilitation and coordination.
procedures, and management strategies for use in program facilitation and coordination.
17.
Familiarity with content and preparation of Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs).
18.
Ability to interpret and evaluate military mission training needs and determine their effects on environmental resources found on and near military installations.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines affecting the operation of fish and wildlife enhancement, such as the Endangered Species Act (especially sections 7 and 10), Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Conduct formal and informal consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, including experience writing Biological Assessments/Opinions for projects involving conflict or controversy.
20.
Experience with Section 10 Habitat Conservation Planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
21.
Carry out agency responsibilities prescribed in statues, regulations, and guidance documents
including the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Sikes Act, Coastal Barrier Resources Act, and other legislation of the agency, Executive Orders, Service Mitigation Policy and other program guidance.
including the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Sikes Act, Coastal Barrier Resources Act, and other legislation of the agency, Executive Orders, Service Mitigation Policy and other program guidance.
22.
Familiarity with the missions and activities of the DOD Natural Resources Conservation Program, Sentinel Landscapes, and the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program.
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, methods and principles involved in establishing and maintaining effective personal relationships in a work situation, and to skillfully plan and organize work in situations where numerous demands are involved. Knowledge will be used to coordinate, evaluate, and integrate the work of others into a cohesive final product. Requires tact, flexibility and ability to define, develop, discuss and coordinate difficult problems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Provide supervision and oversight, including work prioritization, when necessary, to a multidisciplinary professional staff performing a variety of natural resource program functions and activities on multiple military installations with varying missions.
24.
Coordinate joint efforts and information between the Department of Defense (DOD), other agencies and organizations to address common problems protecting natural resources at the regional and state level.
25.
Monitor and evaluate progress and accomplishment of programs assuring that subordinates
understand plans and activities to meet program goals.
understand plans and activities to meet program goals.
26.
Cooperatively work with other professionals and biologists while in a leadership role to resolve a variety of complex natural resource issues, facilitate development of recommendations, and provide direction on action implementation.
Skill in coordinating and interacting with others, including peers, Federal personnel at various levels, State and Tribal partners, and conservation groups. Excellent communication skills are needed in order to effectively represent the Service in a variety of scenarios and provide consultative and advisory services to the officials and representatives from other agencies and organizations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Experience organizing and presenting scientific and policy findings to a variety of audiences
including management, employees, partners, and the general public.
including management, employees, partners, and the general public.
28.
Maintain close contact with Federal, State, municipal and private groups involved with fish and wildlife management.
29.
Represent the Service at coordination and project planning meetings to present Service views on fish and wildlife to assist with negotiating agreements to implement.
30.
Participate on interagency interdisciplinary groups formed to address policy conflicts or policy development issues.
31.
Promote public stewardship of living resources to the general public as well as to other Federal, State and local agencies.
Knowledge of the principles of supervision and management including the ability to supervise, coordinate and direct the work of others.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Develop, monitor and track a program's budget.
33.
Develop performance standards and appraisals.
34.
Determine training needs for employees.
35.
Recommend and execute personnel actions, including recruitment, selection, promotions, awards, training and disciplinary action.
Ability to meet and deal effectively with individuals both orally and in written communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
36.
Prepare correspondence, technical reports, administrative reports and scientific materials which are submitted and or presented to various audiences.
37.
Address performance and conduct issues.
38.
Ability to work on military installations, and interface and work with uniformed military personnel and DOD civilians.
39.
Ability to communicate with military installation commanders and leadership on matters regarding natural resource restoration, monitoring and other environmental activities.
40.
Ability to communicate military mission training needs to multiple agencies for the purpose of integrating conservation measures and military operations to meet legal requirements and achieve where possible no net loss of training.