- Position Title
- Wildlife Refuge Specialist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- NH-19-10384099-MM-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 11, 2019 to Monday, February 25, 2019
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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.
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.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement
From the responses below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describe your experience and/or education in meeting the Basic Education Requirement for this position. Select only one letter.
1.
How do you meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position?
Minimum Qualifications
Please select the statement from below that best describes your level of experience and/or education.
2.
For the GS-5, I meet the basic education requirements as stated above under the Basic Education Requirements Question. (There is no specialized experience or substitution of education for experience at the Grade 05)
3.
Choose the response below that best describes how you qualify for this position at the GS-7 level:
Knowledge of related disciplines of plant ecology, soil science, hydrology, plant and wildlife diseases, restoration ecology, forestry, land management and conservation, and fire ecology and management to identify resource/environmental problems in the protection of wildlife habitats found on the wildlife refuge
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Assist in habitat management treatments for the benefit of wildlife
5.
Assist in monitoring wildlife species to determine population trends
6.
Assist with population estimation and species presence/absence surveys
7.
Collect biological data on fish or wildlife species
8.
Perform biological studies or analyses
9.
Apply the principles and theories of wildlife management, botany, zoology and other biological sciences to address important natural resource issues
Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of population and wildlife biology to include species lifecycle requirements (conservation biology, landscape ecology) to perform a variety of natural resource assignments.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Conduct field inventory, monitoring surveys and research on fish, wildlife or plant species
11.
Conduct plant surveys of native and non-native plants
12.
Conduct studies and monitoring of species lifecycle requirements and develop management activities to address issues
13.
Conduct wildlife and habitat studies, surveys and monitoring activities
14.
Conduct wildlife management or land management techniques (grazing, farming, seeding, trapping, depredation control) to benefit fish or wildlife 15. Conduct wildlife population estimation and species presence/absence surveys
Knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques in habitat and wildlife management to prepare a variety of documents and responses to management.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
15.
Assist in wildlife management or land management techniques (grazing, farming, trapping, depredation control, etc.) to benefit fish or wildlife
16.
Assist with an integrated pest management program, including the application of herbicides to control invasive weeds
17.
Collect and record plant data for a vegetation monitoring program
18.
Collect information and technical data on habitat conditions
19.
Compile biological data in tabular form using a spreadsheet program
20.
Use geographic information system (GIS) technology and computer software to assist in managing wildlife habitat and refuge resources
Ability to communicate orally to inform peers and cooperators/partners, explain, results, and present information at meetings
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
21.
Respond to in-person inquiries from the public obtaining and providing requested information within established guidelines.
22.
Present technical and non-technical information through verbal presentations, outreach, or other activities to the general public.
23.
Attend public meetings to discuss proposed or existing practices that effect biological resources.
24.
Provide status reports on progress and completion of assigned activities.
Ability to communicate in writing to prepare correspondence, and reports for diverse audiences.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
25.
Edit technical reports and documents.
26.
Respond to written inquiries from the public, obtaining and providing requested information within established guidelines.
27.
Generate reports and communicate results in writing through the use of various word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
28.
Assist in drafting technical reports on the progress and completion of scientific related activities.
29.
Assist in the preparation of written scientific documents to be submitted for publication in peer-review journals.