- Position Title
- Supervisory Fish Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-20-10629877-DS-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 17, 2019 to Thursday, October 31, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: GS-0482
Additional Qualification
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.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT, GS-12
KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PROPAGATION OF ENDANGERED FISH SPECIES
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Use knowledge of fish biology, physiology, pathology, nutrition, genetics, behavior and similar factors to provide guidance or oversight to a hatchery program.
4.
Monitor the condition of fish (e.g., health, growth, quality, appearance, behavior, etc.) to determine the need for corrective measures or adjustments to improve fish production or fish distribution activities.
5.
Conduct studies to determine the effectiveness of fish disease prevention or fish disease control.
6.
Conduct studies to determine the adequacy of fish food, feeding procedures, etc.
7.
Conduct studies on topics such as fish stock improvement, homing, migration, survival, cultural methods, fish marking, tagging, acclimation, etc.
ABILITY TO MANAGE A FISH CULTURE, PROPAGATION AND HUSBANDRY PROGRAM
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Oversee the feeding, cleaning, sample counting, tagging, marking, distribution, etc. of fish eggs, fry and fingerlings for a hatchery facility.
9.
Plan a hatchery feeding/nutrition program congruent with a species' life cycle, food, population dynamics, habitat requirements, etc., to ensure fish health.
10.
Maintain accurate records on all aspects of fish production (e.g., spawning and rearing of fish species maintained at the facility distributions, therapeutic/prophylactic treatments, etc.
11.
Coordinate the scientific, technical, or production activities at a hatchery with federal agencies, tribes, state agencies, or academia, adapting hatchery operations to coincide with natural fish restoration or recovery efforts.
12.
Direct fish distribution at a hatchery using professional understanding of fish physiology (fish oxygen demands, loading levels, loading methods) and hatchery equipment such as oxygen meters, water pumps, circulation systems, etc.
ABILITY TO MANAGE A FISH HATCHERY FACILITY
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Perform administration work such as tracking current expenditures, preparing budgets, purchasing equipment, supplies or services in support of a fish hatchery or similarly complex facility.
14.
Direct administrative management functions (i.e., personnel management, awards, travel, etc.) at an organization.
15.
Determine the need for maintenance or upgrades to fish spawning or rearing facilities (e.g., water delivery & reuse systems, effluent management systems, egg isolation facilities or equipment, hatchery facility equipment, water supply, or other variable)s to maintain the balance between the water reuse environment and fish physiology.
16.
Implement short- or long-term maintenance, improvement or construction programs for a fish hatchery facility including oversight to ensure operational protocols are followed.
17.
Ensure a fish hatchery facility complies with regulatory requirements including but not limited to those associated with the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, historical and cultural resources, hazardous waste, and energy regulations.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Develop special biological testing, monitoring or investigational studies to evaluate fish husbandry effectiveness in order to maintain efficient fish production, fish health and fish distribution activities.
19.
Conduct investigational studies to evaluate the effectiveness of changes such as experimental methodologies or operational modifications to fish husbandry practices.
20.
Use skill in database management/statistical analysis to develop and test new or experimental methodologies in fish production or hatchery management.
21.
Assess the effectiveness of a fishery program using quantitative and qualitative measures.
SKILL IN SUPERVISION
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Guide subordinate personnel to meet the fish production obligations of a hatchery, coaching employees as needed to ensure the technical quality/consistency of organizational work products.
23.
Make work assignments that ensure a managed flow of work while taking into account factors such as organizational priorities or employees' capabilities.
24.
Evaluate the work performance of subordinates, providing constructive feedback on performance strengths or weaknesses to allow them to develop to their full potential.
25.
Develop and implement employee schedules that ensure sufficient coverage during peak periods.
26.
Negotiate resolutions to differences of opinions among employees, managers, multi-discipline or multi-agency groups, volunteer other staff to maintain positive long-term working relationships.
27.
Inspire staff through motivational leadership (i.e., personally exemplifying high standards,
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