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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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.
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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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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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
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Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
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Assessment 1
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Basic Education
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For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
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Please select the letter that best describes how you meet the education requirements for this position.
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Minimum GS-11
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Please select one response from the choices below to show how you meet the additional qualification requirements for this position at the grade GS-11 level.
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Knowledge of the concepts, principles, methodologies, and practices of conservation biology and/or ecology, related to the threats facing species at risk and their habitats, e.g., grasslands, forests, prairies, shrub lands, wetlands, and deserts.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Make recommendations or implement programs to protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and botanical resources under the authorities of a Federal land management agency, a Federal environmental agency, their state or local equivalent, or a private non-profit conservation organization.
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Provide technical assistance in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies in the area of fish, wildlife, and botanical and trust resources to personnel of Federal, State, and/or County agencies.
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Prepare biological portions of environment assessment/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions.
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Develop fish and/or wildlife management plans to insure preservation, protection, and enhancement of fish and/or wildlife and their habitat for a geographic area having a variety of habitat conditions.
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Review biological portions of environment assessment/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions.
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Plan biological work and/or habitat preservation and development work.
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Organize biological work and/or habitat preservation and development work.
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Implement biological work and/or habitat preservation and development work.
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Knowledge of applicable Federal environmental laws and Executive Orders, (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Environment Policy Act, Coastal Barrier Resources Act, Clean Water Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Oil Pollution Act and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act); of other Federal regulations; and of Service/Department policies or guidelines in order to ensure that legal standards are met in the review of proposed land and water resource development projects (Federal, Tribal, State, commercial industry, and surrounding landowners/FWP).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Make recommendations or implement programs to protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and botanical resources under the authorities of a Federal land management agency, a Federal environmental agency, their state or local equivalent, or a private non-profit conservation organization.
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Review and prepare analysis of potential impacts to fish, wildlife, and trust resources for National Environmental Policy Act documents.
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Implement chain-of-custody procedures to meet litigation requirements.
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Apply knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to water quality or environmental contaminants to natural resource and fish, wildlife, and botanical conservation.
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Provide fish, wildlife, and botanical resource expertise and technical assistance to staff on Endangered Species Act compliance regulation and policy.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I have experience implementing the Clean Water Act.
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I have experience implementing the Coastal Barrier Resources Act.
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I have experience implementing the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
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I have experience implementing the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act.
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I have experience implementing the Endangered Species Act.
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I have experience implementing the Federal Power Act.
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I have experience implementing the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
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I have experience implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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I have experience implementing the National Environmental Policy Act.
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I have experience implementing the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
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I have experience implementing the Oil Pollution Act.
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Skill in planning and conducting complex inspections of existing projects to ensure that legal standards and other requirements are met and implemented in a manner most beneficial to fish and/or wildlife resources.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conduct field monitoring and research techniques for fish, wildlife and plant species and their ecology.
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Identify and measure the impacts of environmental contaminants on biological systems.
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Conduct biological investigations to predict and identify the effects of development projects on the environment.
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Make recommendations or implement programs to protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and botanical resources under the authorities of a Federal land management agency, a Federal environmental agency, their state or local equivalent, or a private non-profit conservation organization.
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Provide technical assistance in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies in the area of fish, wildlife, and botanical and trust resources to personnel of Federal, State, Tribal, non-government offices and/or County agencies.
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Plan complex investigations to determine the impact of land and water development projects upon the fish and/or wildlife resources of an area.
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Prepare and review biological portions of environment assessment/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions.
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Ability to communicate in writing to prepare correspondence, reports, and papers for diverse audiences.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Prepare and publish results of assessments and monitoring in written form.
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Develop and evaluate proposals to conduct research.
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Prepare scientifically defensible reports and articles for publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature.
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Prepare issues papers, briefing documents, reports, and portions of management plans, to senior level management and others regarding issues that could affect the ecological integrity of resources.
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Communicate ideas and other information to individuals and groups to gain support and to maintain a positive working relationship.
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Ability to communicate orally to inform peers and cooperators/partners, explain results, and present scientific papers and presentations at meetings or in training sessions.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Interpret, disseminate and implement scientific findings to established partners.
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Coordinate activities with involved agencies, researchers, and other stakeholders, including state and county officials, Native American Tribes and special interests groups and/or private organizations to identify and resolve biological and management issues of local and national significance.
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Provide advice and guidance in the development of management plans that comply with state and federal laws, regulations, international treaties and agreements, and polices affecting wildlife and natural resource management programs.
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Present scientific and biological data to individuals and groups within and outside the agency or organization on endangered species recovery plans and special management needs.
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