- Position Title
- Fish Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-18-10320490-NM-DEU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 28, 2018 to Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirements
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 Education Requirements for the 0482 Occupational Series.
Additional Qualification
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 for a Fish Biologist at the GS-7 grade level.
3.
Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your level of experience and/or education for a Fish Biologist at the GS-9 grade level.
Selective Factor: Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
4.
Do you possess a valid State issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or will you be able to obtain one within 6 months if hired?
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and methods of fishery management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Familiar with rearing/propagation activities and fish culture requirements.
6.
Develop and/or adapt new methods and techniques to implement pond culture aquaculture to propagate numerous fish species.
7.
Solve issues related to pond culture fish rearing.
8.
Manage water quality to enhance fish rearing performance.
9.
Test water quality and manipulate water chemistry for optimal performance.
10.
Make disease diagnosis and treatment recommendations on propagated fishes.
11.
Implement treatment recommendations taking precautions to protect system and reduce spread of disease.
12.
Participate in the capture, spawning and propagation of numerous species.
13.
Make management recommendations necessary to operate pond systems.
14.
Recommend alterations and actions to ensure continued success of propagation efforts.
15.
Develop and/or adapt new methods and techniques to implement pond culture aquaculture to propagate fishes, including endangered species.
Ability to gather biological data, evaluate, and apply findings, make recommendations, perform necessary analysis, and present findings/reports in an organized and concise manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Analyze and interpret scientific data.
17.
Analyze data from a biological viewpoint to draw conclusions and make recommendations agencies can use to maintain healthy fish populations
18.
Apply conservation biology principles, statistical theories, population dynamics and practices to analyzing data sets.
Skill in the use motorized equipment used to carry out hatchery management and maintenance program.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Operate and maintain water quality monitoring equipment.
20.
Operate and maintain fish culture equipment.
21.
Operate motorized vehicles, including boats and heavy equipment.
22.
Conduct minor repairs and routine service to tractors, motor vehicles, carts, and hand tools.
23.
Ensure proper maintenance of grounds, buildings, and hatchery equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Write routine reports concerning hatchery management, monthly and annual activities and technical studies.
25.
Summarize review findings from field notes into reports, memoranda, etc.
26.
Develop, write and update standard operating procedure manuals and/or safety plans.
27.
Prepare correspondence in response to public inquiries and other conservation groups.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Provide information to interested groups or officials.
29.
Work well with others from diverse backgrounds and across levels in the agency or organization.
30.
Work cooperatively with various state, tribal and Federal agencies.