- Position Title
- Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R9-20-10757636-RM (DE) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 6, 2020 to Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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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'.
Assessment 1
GS-401 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.
Education Requirement
Specialized Experience
2.
Specialized Experience GS-11
Ability to interpret and support the implementation of conservation policies related to CITES.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Make policy recommendations to protect and enhance the conservation status of commercially exploited wild animal and/or plants.
4.
Prepare analyses of implementation issues related to species conservation proposals in order to develop and provide policy recommendations for use at international meetings, or to promote U.S. positions and interests.
5.
Prepare technical communications involved with policies pertaining to the international wildlife trade, including information for public and inter-agency meetings, and receipt of information and positions from the public and other agencies.
6.
Support policy dialogues on species in trade with the Congress, other Federal agencies and departments, State agencies, other countries' governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to coordinate projects and provide technical assistance/support.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Coordinate complex and sensitive subjects in an office or program at the national or international level utilizing the ability to identify risks and resolve issues related to the management and conservation of wildlife and plants.
8.
Participate and collaborate in national and international meetings with principal decision-makers from federal and state agencies, international governments and organizations, and non-governmental organizations to facilitate and enhance the conservation and management of wildlife, plants, biological diversity, and ecosystems of mutual interest.
9.
Build coalitions with Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, and international organizations to foster a program or organization's conservation mission.
10.
Deliver oral presentations at Federal and/or State or private sector resource management meetings or before other governmental and/or professional organizations related to conservation and management of wild flora and fauna.
Professional knowledge of the Endangered Species Act (which includes CITES), the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA), and other laws, treaties and agreements pertaining to the international trade in wildlife and wildlife products in order to evaluate biological and trade data on select species; and to review resolutions and decisions adopted by the parties.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Implement programs to protect and enhance the conservation status of species trade in conjunction with Federal or state agencies or private non-profit conservation organizations.
12.
Support national and international level initiatives pertaining to sustainability of species subject to international wildlife trade, including wildlife trafficking.
13.
Prepare a variety of narrative, procedural, and technical reports related to the conservation status of species that are disseminated for the public at large.
14.
Review project proposals and/or permit applications to determine the potential effects to animal and plant species in trade and compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, concepts, and methods of wildlife biology and wildlife management; and knowledge of habitat, status, ecology, conservation of wildlife species in order to provide program support and monitoring of biological and trade data on select species, review potential impact of project proposals, and other CITES related assessments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Prepare biological findings which reflect the best available information on the biological status of species and threats to their survival.
16.
Evaluate biological findings in manuscripts, proposals, and study plans, articles for publication in scientific literature, and presentations at professional meetings.
17.
Monitor species status and wildlife trade data species subject to international trade to prioritize conservation actions.
18.
Apply animal and/or plant ecology and biological conservation principles to find solutions to complex conservation issues for species subject to international trade.