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Position Title
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Agency
Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R1-20-10748666-RR-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 13, 2020 to Friday, March 27, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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.
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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'.
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
0401 Basic Qualifications (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. The 0401 job series has a basic requirement. You must possess one of the following:
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GS-12 Specialized Experience Qualifications (limit characters)
2. In addition to the basic requirement, you must possess the following specialized experience to qualify at the GS-12 level:
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GS-13 Specialized Experience Qualifications (limit characters)
3. In addition to the basic requirement, you must possess the following specialized experience to qualify at the GS-13 level:
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Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license prior to operating Government-owned vehicles. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. I understand I must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license prior to operating Government-owned vehicles.
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Knowledge of theories, principles and methods of fish and wildlife biology, conservation and management. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Apply and adapt current wildlife and fisheries science to improve quality and effectiveness of grant proposals.
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6. Conduct or review programs or projects that require advanced knowledge fish and wildlife biology, conservation biology, general ecology, and land and water resource planning.
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7. Conduct Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations on listed and proposed species and prepare biological opinions or other correspondence related to consultations.
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Skill in reviewing grant applications for projects concerning fish and wildlife management, land use, resource management, and habitat evaluation (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Provide guidance to States and grantees on Federal grant program environmental compliance requirements, including: the National Environmental Policy Act; the Endangered Species Act; and the National Historic Preservation Act.
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9. Review proposed grant projects for biological soundness, cost effectiveness, and compatibility with objectives of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program and other Service programs, as well as to provide advice and guidance to organizations requesting grants.
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10. Administer or manage grants that fund Hunter Education programs including the construction, operations, or maintenance of shooting ranges.
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11. Administer or manage grants that fund land acquisition, divestiture, or easement proposals.
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Ability to manage grant programs and understand grant legislation to comply with relevant State and Federal regulations. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others (i.e., co-workers, other federal and/or state agency personnel, and the general public) to accomplish program goals
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13. Administer wildlife, fisheries, habitat management, and partnership grant activities with their associated regulations and policies, while providing direction and guidance to grantees.
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14. Provide expert technical advice to State agencies and grantees on the grant management regulations found in 2 CFR 200, 50 CFR 80, Federal laws including the PIttman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act, the Coastal Wetlands Act, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act; and the State and Tribal Wildlife Grant Programs
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Knowledge of administration, operations and programs of the Service and State fish and wildlife agencies, including planning, survey and research activities. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Work with tribes, federal agencies, states, or non-government organizations to find solutions to fish and wildlife conservation challenges.
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16. Administer or manage a fisheries or wildlife grant program for a Federal, State, or Tribal natural resource agency.
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17. Analyze grant proposals involving biological field studies, including fish and wildlife population surveys and habitat monitoring to determine if they are biologically sound, and cost effective
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18. Monitor grantee's projects using field site visits, desk audits, and meetings, or reviewing performance reports to ensure grant objectives are achieved and projects are executed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant award.
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19. Report program accomplishments in national or regional databases or systems consistent with program requirements.
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Skill in oral and written communication. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Prepare written reports, briefing papers, accomplishment summaries, and general correspondence documents that are technically accurate, organized and well written.
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21. Present information on complex and controversial financial assistance or fish and wildlife management issues to audiences ranging from highly technical professional peers, senior agency staff/leadership teams, news media, and the general public.
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22. Develop and prepare written policy papers explaining new procedures and/or implementation processes
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23. Discuss natural resource conservation projects and grant application details with State and local government officials, State and Federal coordinators, researchers, and/or other scientists to share information or resolve issues.
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