- Position Title
- FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R5-18-10320257-JLS (D) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 26, 2018 to Friday, November 30, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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
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 one response from the choices below to show how you meet the Basic Requirement for GS-0401 (Fish and Wildlife Series)
Minimum Qualification GS 9
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 one response from the choices below to show how you qualify for this position at the GS-09 level:
Knowldge of the principles, concepts, and theories of fish and wildlife biology.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Apply professional knowledge of biological and ecological principles to solve problems affecting fish or wildlife.
4.
Review permits and/or license applications for development projects for potential environmental impacts to fish, wildlife and trust resources.
5.
Evaluate complex biological data to determine the effect of proposed actions on threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communications on complex scientific and policy issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Communicate technical scientific information to a variety of stakeholders.
7.
Prepare a variety of technical scientific written materials regarding natural resources.
8.
Advise federal and or non-federal entities on the policies and regulations pertaining to the Section 7 consultation process.
Skill in conducting data analysis.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Perform data analysis.
10.
Analyze biological and conservation matters and furnish advice in the development of decisions.
11.
Analyze and interpret biological data, reviewing scientific studies, and presenting analyses in a form that requires a minimum of review and editing for its intended purposes.
12.
Write reports based on data analysis.
Knowledge of regulations and policies related the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Administer the Endangered Species Act for the protection of fish or wildlife.
14.
Review and conduct analysis of Endangered Species Act Section 7 informal and formal consultations for federally listed species.
15.
Apply knowledge of Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act in the preparation of listing packages and recovery plans.
Skill in time management to manage a large-volume workload.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Establish project deadlines.
17.
Manage projects that are completed in phases.
18.
Manage technical information associated with multiple, complex scientific issues with deadlines.
19.
Manage multiple projects and or programs.