- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- MR-20-10620098-JLS-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 15, 2019 to Tuesday, October 29, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion eligibilities:
- Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced.
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)
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.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive eligibilities:
- Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced
- Veterans who have a service connected disability of 30% or more
- Certain Military Spouses (Relocating with your spouse under Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders / a spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury / a spouse of a service member killed while on active duty)
- Certain Overseas Family Members (A family member of a federal employee, or uniformed service member, who has completed 52 weeks of service in a federal position overseas.)
- Peace Corps/VISTA
- Foreign Service Employees
- Miscellaneous Authorities not regulated by OPM (Postal Career Service Employee; Postal Rate Commission Employee; Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee)
- DOI or FWS Authorities not regulated by OPM
- Individuals with a Disability: Schedule A Disability appointments (Severe Physical, Psychiatric, Mental Disability)
- Interchange agreement with other merit systems
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
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.
1.
Select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it relates to the basic qualification requirements of this position.
Minimum Qualification GS-11
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.
Select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as related to the qualification requirement(s) for this position at the GS-11 level.
Minimum Qualification GS-12
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.
3.
Select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as related to the qualification requirement(s) for this position at the GS-12 level.
Knowledge of theories and methods of fish and wildlife biology and related disciplines.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct on-site ecological investigations on Federal land and water resource development proposals to determine their effects on federally listed threatened and endangered species and their habitats, and other species and habitats of concern, in the affected area.
5.
Conduct status surveys for listed or candidate species occurring within the area of responsibility, including habitats, distribution, life history, food habits, habitat use, behavior, taxonomy, and population ecology in cooperation with Federal or state agency personnel, private organization representatives or contractors.
6.
Apply best available scientific techniques to review proposed habitat restoration or land and water development projects to determine potential beneficial or adverse impacts to threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and regulations, policies, case law, and Solicitor's opinions relating to its administration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Coordinate activities pursuant to sections 4, 6, 7, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act.
8.
Ensure compliance of land or water development projects with governing regulations including the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Power Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, and other applicable laws.
9.
Use knowledge of the Endangered Species Act including regulations, policies, case law, and Solicitors' opinions to provide fish and wildlife resource expertise and technical assistance to other professionals on Endangered Species Act compliance, regulations, and policy.
10.
Review proposed projects for land and water development and habitat restoration to determine potential beneficial and adverse effects to threatened and endangered fish, wildlife and plant species.
Skill in analysis.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Assess, select, and make optimum use of data, methods, field observations and other information to draw sound conclusions which result in effective recommended action plans.
12.
Analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on rare, candidate, proposed threatened or endangered species or their habitats.
13.
Inspect ongoing or completed land and water development projects affecting fish and wildlife habitat to evaluate compliance with regulations, policies, agreements, plans, etc., and provide recommendations as needed to assure compliance.
14.
Review scientific reports, correspondence and proposals prepared by others for adequacy (e.g., biological soundness, consistency, clarity, and compliance with agency policies, procedures, pertinent laws and regulations).
15.
Interpret data (including field observations, literature, the results of investigations, and other pertinent information) to draw sound conclusions which will result in effective recommended action plans.
Skill in interpersonal communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Act as technical advisor to other staff on the habitat needs of rare, candidate, proposed and federally listed species for the purpose of Section 7 consultations with other Federal agencies including the preparation of reasonable and prudent measures, reasonable and prudent alternatives or conservation recommendations.
17.
Participate in multi-disciplinary planning efforts with a variety of public and private groups, state, local, or Federal agencies to achieve ecological policies, objectives, or goals.
18.
Negotiate with groups on behalf of your organization (e.g., negotiate agreements for status surveys with prospective contractors or personnel of cooperating agencies; negotiate mitigation of project impacts with proponents and regulatory agencies, develop reasonable alternatives or recommended conservation measures, etc.).
19.
Deliver oral presentations to professional or public groups, often under pressure of public controversy in meetings and public gatherings.
20.
Use diplomacy and sound judgment when working with people of state and Federal agencies, tribes, private individuals and organizations, or the news media.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Translate research results and monitoring studies into clear written objectives, guidelines, plans or recommendations for land management, monitoring, restoration or conservation of threatened and endangered species.
22.
Prepare responses to inquiries from Congressional staff, the public, the news media, etc., by providing requested information within established office guidelines in conformance with agency and departmental policy.
23.
Prepare Biological Opinions for signature by officials at the Field Office Supervisor or Regional Director level.