- Position Title
- Wildlife Refuge Specialist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-19-10346733-NM-DEU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 26, 2018 to Friday, December 7, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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 A, B or C below that best reflects your education and/or experience in meeting the Basic Education Requirement for the 485 Occupational Series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection.
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 HIGHEST level of experience and/or education to perform the work of a Wildlife Refuge Specialist at the GS-9 grade level.
Knowledge of theory, principles, and methods of wildlife biology and wildlife management sufficient to supervise the full range of refuge management functions
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conserve, manage, and restore fish, wildlife, and plant resources in accordance with the interrelationships of natural resource issues and administrative requirements
4.
Coordinate and implement natural resource project(s) related to endangered species
5.
Develop and implement natural resource management plans
6.
Evaluate the results of efforts to re-seed and/or re-plant native vegetation
7.
Monitor and evaluate the results of habitat restoration projects and make recommendations for improvement
Ability to manage operations of refuge/public lands and their associated natural resources
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Assist in development of long range plans (such as comprehensive conservation plan, habitat management plan) for management of natural resources
9.
Plan and carry out assignments independently in accordance with accepted wildlife refuge management techniques
10.
Plan and implement a maintenance program including the maintenance of buildings, grounds, fences, dikes, roads, signs and equipment
11.
Work with contractors to complete projects according to plans, specifications, and timelines
Skill in planning, developing, coordinating, and managing the resolution of complex resource use issues and problems related to a wildlife refuge sufficient to resolve complex issues and problems related to the day-to-day operations of a wildlife refuge
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Manage property (equipment, buildings), including determining priorities of maintenance needs and managing real property inventory
13.
Oversee staff, volunteers, and youth program participants to accomplish projects in a natural resource setting
14.
Resolve problems in the work place (environmental, equipment, communication, or interpersonal)
15.
Prepare reports of field station program evaluations
Knowledge of wildland recreation and public use management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Assist in the administration of public and use management with complex and controversial endangered species issues and recovery activities
17.
Manage wildlife dependent recreational uses on a national wildlife refuge to enhance the quality of the visitor experience
18.
Plan and implement wildlife-dependent recreation programs such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography while ensuring compatibility with natural resource conservation objectives
19.
Work cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups to solve problems, promote cooperation, and inform the public of refuge/natural resource issues
Ability to coordinate and work with other agencies and interest groups, contractors, permittees, and the public
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local agencies, local landowners and special interest groups
21.
Negotiate controversial wildlife resource or land management issues to gain acceptance by private landowners, conservation groups, federal and state agencies, or other stakeholders who may have opposing viewpoints
22.
Develop and maintain ongoing partnership(s) or relationships with other agencies, organizations or special interest groups
23.
Work with groups of individuals with opposing interests as a team member to accomplish common goals
Ability to communicate orally in an effective manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Assist in preparing informational correspondence or responses to inquiries for a variety of audiences (e.g., nongovernment agencies, special interest groups, ranchers, farmers, and other government agencies)
25.
Communicate with the media
26.
Communicate with visitors, permittees, and other individuals or groups to ensure they understand and comply with field station policies and regulations
27.
Educate and assist landowners and other private citizens
28.
Educate local schoolchildren and teachers
Skill in written communication sufficient to draft correspondence, scientific and administrative reports, management plans, and similar documents, and draft a variety of informational and educational materials including brochures, fact sheets, and press releases.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Advise and assist others with development of habitat conservation/management plans
30.
Analyze and evaluate biological study/survey data to determine effects of management actions on wildlife and habitat, and recommend mitigation or management improvements
31.
Apply the principles and theories of wildlife management, botany, zoology and other biological sciences to address important natural resource issues
32.
Write routine activity reports, general information letters, brief news articles or similar material
33.
Write technical and narrative reports on the results of data analysis on refuge or fish and wildlife resources