- Position Title
- Supervisory Fish Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R2-19-10514833-CL-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 30, 2019 to Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
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 all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification 482 Series
Choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
You must meet A or B to qualify for the 482 series.
Minimum Qualification 403 Series
Choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
2.
You must meet A or B to qualify for the 403 series.
Specialized Experience
Choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
3.
You must meet A to qualify.
Skill in applying supervisory/managerial principles and methods to establish and maintain effective personal relationships in a work situation, plan and organize work, and direct and motivate subordinates.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Assist in program planning and execution of planned programs
5.
Build and manage workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations and staffing needs
6.
Communicate duties and expectations to employees, monitor progress, and ensure projects are completed according to established timeframes
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Determine training needs for subordinate employees
8.
Develop performance standards and development plans
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Lead and provide guidance to a diverse staff of both professional and technical personnel
10.
Schedule work assignments, set priorities, and coordinate the work of staff
11.
Train and supervise employees for work in field, laboratory, and/or hatchery environments
Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and techniques of fish health as applied to fishery management, hatchery practices and laboratory operations as well as knowledge of pathological conditions and the ability to recognize disease symptoms in fish.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Apply fish health and disease principles and concepts to the handling and management of all life stages, including broodstock, eggs, fry, and fingerlings
13.
Collect, handle and process fish tissues for laboratory analysis to detect regulated fish pathogens
14.
Conduct fish health inspections of wild and cultured fish
15.
Conduct standard parasitology, bacteriology, virology/cell culture, histology, and/or molecular biology assays in compliance with service fish health policy and AFS Bluebook procedures
16.
Detect or identify the presence of fish diseases, pathogens, or viral agents
17.
Dissect, collect and prepare fish tissues, diagnostic materials or biological samples for laboratory examination
18.
Examine and observe aquatic species for the presence of stress, disease or parasites
19.
Monitor and identify fish disease and parasite infestations and administer therapeutic treatments
20.
Perform cell culture assays to detect pathogens in multiple fish and other aquatic animal species
Knowledge and experience of bacteriology, parasitology, and virology methods as they apply to aquatic animal health.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Apply professional knowledge of fish biology principles, theories, and practices, to apply standard scientific techniques and practices in the completion of field and laboratory assignments
22.
Assist in the inspection of fish stocks at federal, state, and/or privately-owned hatcheries, as necessary, to determine disease status of fish populations
23.
Conduct tests to diagnose fish diseases
24.
Diagnose infectious and non-infectious diseases in fish and other aquatic animals
25.
Examine and observe fish for the presence of stress, disease or parasites
26.
Perform biochemical assays to detect the presence of fish and other aquatic animal pathogens in tissue samples
27.
Perform diagnostic tests for isolation and identification of aquatic animal pathogens (viral, bacterial, parasitic and fungal)
28.
Use aquatic biological sampling techniques to conduct fishery field investigations and laboratory analyses
Knowledge of advanced molecular assays such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the identification of pathogens of fish and other aquatic species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Conduct experimental or laboratory studies
30.
Conduct fish health diagnostic procedures used to detect, isolate, and identify fish pathogens
31.
Develop and evaluate laboratory procedures
32.
Use appropriate molecular techniques and knowledge of conservation biology to assist in endangered species management
Knowledge of a wide range of standard biology methods, techniques (including aseptic technique), and their application to laboratory and hatchery management practices. Requires familiarity with a broad range of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including pH meters, autoclaves, laminar flow hoods, and microscopes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
33.
Collect and prepare biological and physical science samples in accordance with quality assurance and control procedures for laboratory analyses
34.
Operate and maintain specialized molecular laboratory equipment such as thermal cyclers, gel electrophoresis, automated pipettors, and centrifuges
35.
Optimize laboratory procedures required to accomplish program objectives
36.
Perform and evaluate clinical laboratory methods used to investigate fish health problems
37.
Use a variety of freshwater aquatic species survey techniques involving standardized sampling, statistical sampling, and experimental design
38.
Use aseptic techniques to accomplish work
Ability to extend existing aquatic animal health methods and statistical techniques, or to develop and validate new diagnostic methods and statistical approaches, for investigating existing or emerging aquatic animal health issues of programmatic concern.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
39.
Develop new or altered biometric approaches for analyzing complex data
40.
Develop new or altered statistical methods or models to meet unique investigative needs
41.
Work with representatives from states, tribal groups, and other federal entities and/or non governmental organizations in the development of innovative technologies for use in aquatic natural resource management
Ability to communicate orally in an effective manner with diverse audiences to negotiate controversial issues, be persuasive in presenting Service positions, and coordinate efforts to achieve objectives.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
42.
Develop and maintain partnerships in order to coordinate efforts with outside groups to achieve program objectives
43.
Establish and maintain productive professional relationships inside and outside an agency and with other groups and individuals of diverse disciplines and divergent philosophies
44.
Interact with numerous federal, state and private organizations to coordinate and plan activities
45.
Present oral reports on fish and aquatic animal health diagnostic results and issues to a variety of audiences
46.
Communicate ideas and other information to diverse individuals and groups to gain support and to maintain positive working relationships
Ability to prepare effective written and oral reports to present to various audiences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
47.
Conduct off-site presentations as they relate to fish and aquatic animal health
48.
Negotiate biological issues with various groups
49.
Provide fish health training to others
50.
Recommend corrective action to problems
51.
Compose comprehensive briefing materials for meetings or conferences for agency and/or departmental leaders, the media and the general public related to natural resource issues
52.
Present complex information, data, and/or findings in an effective manner that is tailored to audiences ranging from the public, professionals in the field with limited technical knowledge to other technical peers and experts