- Position Title
- Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R9-20-10796308-YL (DE) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 23, 2020 to Friday, May 1, 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'.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirements
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 letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you meet the basic education requirements for the Biologist, GS-0401-09. Select only one letter.
Minimum Requirements
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you meet the minimum requirements for the Biologist, GS-0401-09. Select only one letter.
Professional knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of conservation biology; related disciplines of soil science, hydrology, plant and wildlife diseases, restoration ecology, forestry, rangeland management, and fire ecology; applicable laws and agency policies, objectives, planning, and management activities related to the National Wildlife Refuge System in order to work in a support capacity to higher level scientists in the data and information collection, compilation and analysis activities in support of the development of ROCs and inventory and monitoring plans.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Apply and adapt current scientific principles and concepts of conservation biology and related disciplines to improve the quality and effectiveness of inventory and monitoring plans.
4.
Apply knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of conservation biology and related disciplines in support of the identification and development of priority resources of concern .
5.
Provide advice and support on natural resource issues related to conservation planning and management to scientists, managers, planners and partners in the development of inventory and monitoring plans.
6.
Collaborate and coordinate within an agency or organization on the use and application of current conservation biology theories principles, and concepts to manage natural resources.
Ability to communicate in writing in order to create correspondence, scientific, and administrative reports, management plans, and similar documents
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Produce written communications for a diverse audience regarding project status reports, scientific summaries, administrative reports and managements plans requiring a minimum of review and editing.
8.
Communicate effectively with land managers to incorporate their experience-based input along with biological scientific
literature and policy standards in the development of formal plans and reports.
literature and policy standards in the development of formal plans and reports.
9.
Prepare reports and correspondence that are technically accurate, organized, strategic, persuasive, and well written.
10.
Present information, incorporate comments, and respond to questions from a variety of audiences, including: supervisors, scientists, and other resource professionals within the agency or organization.
Knowledge of and ability to apply natural resource and refuge conservation planning principles, practices, methods, procedures, and techniques in order to support the identification of Resources of Concern and development of SMART resource management objectives.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Analyze and interpret biological data, reviewing scientific studies, and presenting analyses of finding in a form that requires a minimum of review and editing, specifically to support the development of Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-fixed (SMART) management objectives and identification of priority resources of concern.
12.
Apply knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of conservation biology and related disciplines in support of the identification and development of SMART management objectives.
13.
Participate as a team member at workshops and meetings designed to present and/or gather technical information pertaining to conservation management, land resources, endangered species, wetlands, and other natural resources issues in support of the development of SMART management objectives.
14.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others to accomplish management planning objectives and program goals .
Skill in organizing meetings, workshops and group processes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Plan, organize and arrange logistics for workshops to facilitate coordination and planning for: restoration and management strategies, monitoring programs, and establishment of population and habitat objectives.
16.
Manage a workload involving multiple functions and competing priorities to manage projects, workshops, and meetings to successfully meet program goals.
17.
Management of schedules for collaborative projects, with proactive approach to problem solving and pursuing
emerging opportunities.
emerging opportunities.
18.
Develop short- range plans to include training schedules and work plans, and prepare long-range plans in coordination with others.