- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R7-19-10551576-TC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 22, 2019 to Monday, August 12, 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 the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
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.
Basic Education Requirement
1.
Please select the letter that best describes how you meet the Basic Requirements for this position.
Minimum Qualification
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-12 level.
3.
Select one response from the choices below to show how you meet the additional qualification requirements for this position at the grade GS-11 level. Be sure your resume supports the response you select.
Knowledge of the theories, principles, concepts and methods of wildlife biology and wildlife management; professional knowledge of the habitat, status, ecology, conservation of wildlife species and related biological and physical science disciplines to develop and implement biological programs and/or scientific studies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Assesses the diversity of plant or animal species to determine actual and potential diversity of species on islands and nearshore marine waters in the refuge unit (i.e., coordinates), and makes recommendations to restore or maintain appropriate biodiversity.
5.
Reviews and implements long-term seabird monitoring program including population trends, patterns of productivity, and diets.
6.
Apply knowledge of marine wildlife biology and statistics to help set priorities and develop proposals and study plans for high priority marine birds and other island-dwelling and nearshore marine wildlife.
7.
Conduct biological studies on high priority wildlife and habitats, including applying rigorous survey design and data analysis approaches.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a effective, clear, and tactful manner in interagency and public forums that may involve interactions with Alaskan natives, and ability to interact in a culturally sensitive, tactful, and objective manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Prepares issue papers based on knowledge of marine conservation issues for managers.
9.
Prepares and presents written and verbal briefings on major conservation issues for managers and others.
10.
Documents results of inventories, monitoring efforts, and special studies in reports.
11.
Publishes findings from studies in peer-reviewed scientific literature.
12.
Presents results of biological work at professional meeting.
13.
Provides expert advice to resource professionals at the Federal, State and local levels on technical, scientific or policy matters pertaining to ecosystems.
Ability to design and safely conduct a variety of biological surveys and investigations, including planning complex logistics in remote areas involving boats and aircraft, in order to write biological reports, scientific papers, briefings, and the wildlife potions of environmental assessments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Plans and coordinates field studies and provides technical oversight of technicians and volunteers.
15.
Develops budgets, plans logistics, orders supplies, and develops work schedules for field projects in isolated areas with little or no resupply for up to two months.
16.
Trains or coordinates training for field crews.
17.
Prepare annual budget submissions, work on portions of annual work plans, to ensure workload and performance targets are appropriate, reasonable, and implemented.
18.
Provide long-range resource planning, program direction, coordination and evaluation of wildlife management and related activities for sites within the conservation estate.
Knowledge of resource planning and budgeting to perform statistical analysis of biological data, interpreting results from statistical analyses, drawing rational and objective conclusions, preparing clear, concise technical and administrative reports on the results, and ability to transform findings of studies into practical applications for wildlife species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Works on a team of interdisciplinary professionals to accomplish specific biological projects/studies.
20.
Establishes appropriate databases for data on marine wildlife and habitats.
21.
Uses geographic information system technology to conduct spatial analysis.
22.
Prepare annual budget submissions, work on portions of annual work plans, to ensure workload and performance targets are appropriate, reasonable, and implemented.
Business Necessity Questions
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
I am willing and able to carry and use a firearm for protection purposes from bears and other wildlife. I have not been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence.
24.
I understand that I will be required to obtain and wear an official U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform.
25.
I am willing and able to travel occasionally for extended periods of time and live in primitive conditions. I am willing and able to walk over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and lift up to 75 pounds. I am able to sit in cramped conditions for long periods in blinds or light aircraft. I am able and willing to travel to remote study sites via fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter, small watercraft, snowmobile, 4-wheeler and on foot. I understand I will be flying in small fixed-wing and rotary aircraft below 500 feet altitude while conducting wildlife studies.
Verification Statement
26.
Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below.