- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- NH-19-10420407-KL-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
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.) Copies of transcripts MUST be submitted to document educational accomplishments.
1.
Please select the letter that best describes how you meet the education requirements for this position.
2.
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.
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-07 level.
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, such as would be obtained through a college major in the appropriate discipline or its equivalent, and additional professional work experience or professional education in the appropriate discipline, in order to determine the effects of land and water development projects on the fish and wildlife resources of an area.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Conduct reviews of projects for potential fish and wildlife resource problems.
5.
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.
6.
Participate in conservation and recovery planning efforts for listed species.
7.
Conduct compliance monitoring of projects or mitigation/restoration.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
Review permits and/or license applications for a regulatory agency and for development projects for potential environmental impacts to fish, wildlife and trust resources.
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
Implement chain-of-custody procedures to meet litigation requirements.
14.
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.
15.
Review analysis of potential impacts to fish, wildlife, and trust resources for National Environmental Policy Act documents.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
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.
20.
Respond to in-person inquiries from the public obtaining and providing requested information within established guidelines.
21.
Present technical and non-technical information through verbal presentations, outreach or other activities to the general public.
22.
Attend public meetings to discuss proposed or existing practices that effect biological resources.
23.
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.
24.
Respond to written inquiries from the public, obtaining and providing requested information within established guidelines.
25.
Assist in drafting technical reports on the progress and completion of scientific related activities.
26.
Edit technical reports and documents.
27.
Assist in the preparation of written scientific documents to be submitted for publication in peer-review journals.
28.
Generate reports and communicate results in writing through the use of various word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.