- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R7-20-10786165-TD-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 6, 2020 to Monday, April 20, 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
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.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for the GS-0401 series.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0401-13
2.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum requirement for the GS-13 level.
Ability to administer a large and varied conservation effort through priority-setting and policy development.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Work cooperatively and effectively with leaders representing Tribal communities, foreign governments, Federal and State agencies, and industry to coordinate management activities, program priorities, and to solve fish and wildlife conservation challenges.
4.
Apply laws and policies associated with the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it's implementing regulations to resolve complex conservation challenges.
5.
Apply laws and policies associated with the Endangered Species Act and its implementing regulations to resolve complex conservation challenges.
Skill to lead and supervise others to achieve fish and wildlife conservation and management goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Served in a leadership role as a team leader or supervisor for a complex program or assignment related to the recovery or restoration of a listed species or species of concern.
7.
Encourage others through your leadership to foster a positive work environment, achieve results, and to be innovative in your field.
8.
Build consensus for difficult decisions or areas of disagreement through communication, negotiation and active leadership.
9.
Inspire staff through motivational leadership (i.e., personally exemplifying high standards, demonstrating integrity/dependability, communicating a vision, building trust among team members, etc.).
Ability to analyze complex resource issues and develop Service positions for conservation and management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Develop strategic approaches to conservation issues and develop and implement long-term plans with annual goals and objectives.
11.
Evaluate ecosystem level changes in relation to potential effects on species of management concern.
12.
Analyze controversial management challenges and develop alternative strategies and recommendations.
Skill to communicate orally and in writing on fish and wildlife management policies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Facilitate high level meetings to negotiate issues among parties with differing interests to influence outcomes and gain agreement on changes affecting the program or work product.
14.
Provide verbal briefings to senior managers regarding the program or controversial or emerging issues and advise agency decision makers on a recommended course of action.
15.
Draft briefing and issues papers, memorandums, and letters for expressing biological or resource management findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
16.
Draft, review, and submit written investigative plans and interim and final reports for management and research projects.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of fish and wildlife, biology, ecology and natural resource management to lead a fish and wildlife conservation program.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Plan and assign work responsibilities and priorities while providing guidance and instruction to a diverse staff
18.
Serve as expert advisor to United States delegations in international conservation programs, including negotiating positions.
19.
Serve as a technical expert on emerging and current marine mammal issues.
20.
Mentor and guide the development and execution of creative partnerships with diverse groups to conserve natural resources.
Certification of Application
21.
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: