- Position Title
- Fish Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- MR-21-10931433-MADS-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 6, 2020 to Tuesday, October 13, 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. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirements
Thank you for your interest in completing the Occupational Questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making preliminary screening decisions for the Fish Biologist position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Additional steps in the selection process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability.
1.
From the responses below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your education and/or experience in meeting the Basic Education Requirements for this position. Select only one letter. SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPT(S).
Minimum Qualifications 7
2.
In order to be qualified at the GS-07 level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications. Please select the most appropriate response as it applies to you:
Minimum Qualifications 9
3.
In order to be qualified at the GS-09 level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications. Please select the most appropriate response as it applies to you:
Professional knowledge of the biology, ecology and habitat requirements of aquatic species native to North America (e.g., Pacific salmon and steelhead trout) in both the stream and hatchery environments, and of Service trust species (e.g., bull trout, cutthroat trout, and Pacific lamprey) sufficient to plan and conduct inspections and evaluations; to review and analyze biological date; and to provide technical assistance and guidance to others.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Review comprehensive hatchery or fishery management plans to assist others in developing programs that affect biological resources.
5.
Participate in ecological studies involving areas such as population distribution, abundance, survival, age/length composition, behavior, competition and habitat assessment.
6.
Participate in hatchery or stream habitat evaluations.
7.
Conduct fisheries sampling using a variety of marking and tagging techniques.
8.
Provide technical assistance to others by performing tasks such as planning, conducting, analyzing and reporting on investigations/assessments.
Professional knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories in fishery biology and a working familiarity with related disciplines (e.g., ecology, conservation science, wildlife biology, and botany) sufficient to detemine the effect of various fish culture techniques, land and water development projects,
and fish health on the fishery resources of an area.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Assist in the design of studies and interpretation of results of ecological interactions between hatchery fish and wild fish populations or native and invasive fish populations.
10.
Analyze biological data to determine the effects of various fish culture techniques or fisheries management practices.
11.
Evaluate the impact of land and or water development practices upon fishery resources of an area.
12.
Assess aquatic biological data and develop sound conclusions for recommended actions.
13.
Evaluate existing projects to ensure legal standards and other requirements are met in a manner most beneficial to fishery resources.
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, biometric principles, theories, practices and concepts to develop statistically valid study proposals and evaluation of study results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Participate on ecological studies involving population distribution, abundance, survival and habit assessments.
15.
Assist in the designing and monitoring of aquatic research projects.
16.
Assist other fish biologists in developing programs that effect biological resources, which include fish culture, ecological interactions between hatchery and wild fish populations, assessing fish populations and/or recommending habitat restoration /management.
17.
Assist in compiling data and performing statistical data analyses on biological databases.
Oral communication skills sufficient to interact with a variety of individuals and to exchange information in an effective, clear, and tactful manner; to respond to verbal inquiries; and to present data and its analyses.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Respond to in-person inquiries from the public, obtaining and providing requested information within established guidelines.
19.
Present technical and non-technical information through verbal presentations, outreach or other activities to the general public.
20.
Attend public meetings to discuss proposed or existing practices that effect biological resources.
21.
Provide status reports on progress and completion of assigned activities.
Basic technical writing skills sufficient to prepare technical fishery related documents and review materials prepared by others for technical accuracy.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Respond to written inquiries from the public, obtaining and providing requested information within established guidelines.
23.
Assist in drafting technical reports on the progress and completion of scientific related activities.
24.
Edit technical reports and documents.
25.
Assist in the preparation of written scientific documents to be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
26.
Generate reports and communicate results in writing through the use of various word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.