- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist (Recent Graduates)
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- NH-19-10421865-TL-RG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 11, 2019 to Monday, February 25, 2019
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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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 (Minimum Qualification For GS-05)
From the descriptions below, select the one response that most clearly and accurately describes your basic level of education and/or experience. Select only one response.
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Basic Education Requirement
Minimum Qualifications Required for GS-07
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the minimum qualification standards for this Wildlife Biologist position at the GS-07 level. Select only one response.
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Minimum Qualifications Required for GS-07
Knowledge of and skill in applying the theories, principles, concepts, and methods of wildlife biology and wildlife management to develop and implement biological programs and/or scientific studies.
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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Assist in designing and conducting scientific studies related to wildlife biology and/or wildlife management to test hypotheses and reach conclusions.
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Assist in developing plans to study and monitor wildlife populations.
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Assist in developing plans to study and monitor wildlife habitat.
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Assist in developing recommendations for plant and animal control activities.
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Assist with the implementation of plant and/or animal control activities related to a biological resources program.
Ability to develop biologically based plans, procedures and schedules.
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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Plan and execute wildlife surveys to determine population trends.
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Plan and execute wildlife surveys to determine patterns in reproductive success.
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Develop biological study proposals, survey designs, and scope of work.
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Conduct field investigations involving wildlife species and habitats.
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Conduct population and harvest surveys to assess the health of wildlife species.
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Conduct biological sampling to determine manner and extent to which wildlife populations are effected by management activities.
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Conduct studies to determine the health of indicator species.
15.
Conduct population monitoring studies of plants to determine the success of habitat establishment.
Knowledge of natural resource Federal and state laws, regulations, and international treaties.
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 short-term studies that require field data collection, data analysis and draft report preparation.
17.
Research and review natural resource Federal and state laws, regulations, and international treaties and agreements, such as the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
18.
Review and analyze biological implications of environmental assessments or resource planning documents to evaluate consequences of proposed actions on wildlife populations and habitat.
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Discuss potential impacts of proposed development affecting wildlife populations with senior level scientific professionals in order to identify potential areas for mitigation.
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Conduct on-site environmental assessments to determine if project proposals are compatible with wildlife related laws, regulations, and practices.
Ability to communicate orally to inform peers and cooperators/partners, explain results, and present information.
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.
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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.
27.
Edit technical reports and documents.
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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.