- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- NH-19-10386585-JS-RG 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 recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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 for Recent Graduate Program
Select "Yes" or "No" to the following question(s).
Basic Education Requirement
1.
Are you currently a Recent Graduate? This is defined as someone who has within the previous two years, a qualifying bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution. Short-term training programs (e.g. several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. OR are you a Veteran who graduated within the previous 6 years whose military obligations may have prevented them from applying at an earlier date?
Please note that your answers may be verified against the information you provide in your resume/application and information your references provide. Copies of transcripts MUST be submitted to document educational accomplishments.
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.
2.
Please select one option from the choices below to show how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for the GS-0401 series.
Please note that your answers may be verified against the information you provide in your resume/application and information your references provide. (Note: The quality, type, and scope of your experience and/or training must demonstrate that you are fully qualified to perform the duties of this position since your narrative application or resume must support the responses you select.)
Minimum Qualification GS-5
3.
Please select one response from the choices below to show how you meet the additional qualification requirements for this position at the grade GS-05 level.
Minimum Qualification GS-7
4.
Please select one response from the choices below to show how you meet the additional qualification requirements for this position at the grade GS-07 level.
A Knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of fish and wildlife biology, fishery biology, and/or wildlife biology and a working familiarity with related disciplines
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Conduct reviews of projects for potential fish and wildlife resource problems.
6.
Conduct investigations of the status, life history requirements, habitat availability, and conservation/recovery needs for various wildlife including threatened or endangered species, candidate species, and other species of special concern.
7.
Participate in conservation and recovery planning efforts for listed species.
8.
Conduct compliance monitoring of projects or mitigation/restoration.
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Conduct work related to the recognition and diagnosis of wildlife diseases.
Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to the endangered and threatened species program in order to prepare and review documents, ensure compliance with them, and provide biological interpretations/definitions on specific passages, phrases, and terms in the ESA.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Provide technical assistance in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies in the area of fish and wildlife resources to personnel of Federal, State, and/or County agencies.
11.
Review permits and/or license applications for a regulatory agency and for development projects for potential environmental impacts to fish, wildlife and trust resources.
12.
Apply biological data to implementation of the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Federal Power Act, and Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or other Federal and/or State environmental laws or regulations.
13.
Review projects for compliance with the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or other Federal and/or State environmental laws or regulations.
14.
Implement chain-of-custody procedures to meet litigation requirements.
15.
Conduct ecological investigations and prepare reports to protect and enhance fish and wildlife resources under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, Magnuson- Stevens Act, or Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Ability to research literature (including familiarity with appropriate scientific journals and computer searching processes), analyze data, and apply scientific methods as related to the formulation of mitigation or management plans and recovery packages and related documents.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Review analysis of potential impacts to fish, wildlife, and trust resources for National Environmental Policy Act documents.
17.
Review projects for compliance with the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or other Federal and/or State environmental laws or regulations.
18.
Provide technical assistance in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies in the area of fish and wildlife and trust resources to personnel of Federal, State, and/or County agencies.
19.
Conduct studies and literature reviews to obtain information on the threats, status, life requirements, habitat preference and availability, and restoration needs of fish and wildlife species.
20.
Conduct reviews of projects for potential fish and wildlife resource problems.
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.
A 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.
Respond to written inquiries from the public, obtaining and providing requested information within established guidelines.
26.
Assist in drafting technical reports on the progress and completion of scientific related activities.
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Assist in the preparation of written scientific documents to be submitted for publication in peer-review journals.
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Generate reports and communicate results in writing through the use of various word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
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Edit technical reports and documents.
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Please provide your graduation date (past or future):