- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist (Ornithology)
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R2-19-10338449-LLP-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 22, 2018 to Friday, November 23, 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.
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.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-0486 SERIES (must meet A or B to qualify)
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.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR THE GS-0486-12 (must meet A to qualify)
Other
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.
3.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (Foreign Language Proficiency)
Skill in developing and implementing conservation plans that include resource inventory, management strategies, objectives, implementation, and ongoing evaluation.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Interprets, disseminates, and implements scientific findings and conservation priorities to partners
5.
Develops, guides, and refines regional, national, and international conservation plans that properly communicate conservation priorities to partners
6.
Develops and maintains conservation databases to support planning efforts
7.
Incorporates results of research and monitoring into conservation planning at multiple spatial scales
8.
Develops and implements ongoing evaluation of conservation efforts
Ability to design and implement statistically valid biological monitoring programs and share the results of research findings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Uses statistical theory, principles, and methods to assess and monitor migratory and resident birds at the regional, national, and international scale
10.
Develops and implements species monitoring and assessments and protocols to meet scientifically rigorous reviews
11.
Prepares and publishes results of assessments and monitoring in written and oral form
Ability to use or direct the use of GIS to develop spatially-explicit conservation objectives and monitor progress toward those objectives.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Facilitates the use of GIS for conservation planning and implementation
13.
Uses GIS to develop spatially-explicit conservation goals and objectives
14.
Conducts spatial analyses to guide on-the-ground conservation and management actions
Knowledge of bird research techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Engages with partners to develop goals, objectives, and protocols in support of coordinated bird monitoring for habitat change and population response at multiple spatial scales
16.
Works with scientists to identify bird and habitat research needs
17.
Monitors and evaluates progress and outcomes of bird and habitat conservation projects
Knowledge of advanced principles, concepts, theories, and methods of conservation biology and related sciences with emphasis on ornithology and migratory bird populations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Applies knowledge of conservation biology principles, theories, and methods to bird conservation planning, implementation, and evaluation
19.
Uses knowledge of conservation biology and related sciences to guide landscape conservation design for birds, habitats, and people