- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary Research Ecologist/Fish Biologist (Assistant Unit Leader)
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-21-10961402-DE-BWB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 18, 2020 to Thursday, December 17, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-0408: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Ecologists.
2.
Basic Requirements for GS-0482 (Research): Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Research Fish Biologists.
3.
In addition to the requirements above, you must possess a Ph.D in a related field of study.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you possess a Ph.D. degree or post-doctoral research experience that addresses the ecology of mussels and crayfish and their responses to environmental stressors?
5.
Choose the answer below that best describes your ability to conduct field research relevant to the ecology of mussels and crayfish.
6.
Which best describes your research experience in obtaining grants and contracts to support field research activities related to fisheries and stream ecology?
7.
Choose the one answer which best describes your familiarity and experience with designing, planning and conducting field research programs, and analyzing/synthesizing results from field research.
8.
Choose the answer below that best describes your experience using modern analytical methods such as maximum likelihood and Bayesian estimation and multi-model inference to synthesize research results.
9.
Which best describes your experience working with federal and state agencies and conservation organizations to develop applied research that addresses important conservation issues?
10.
Which best describes your level of knowledge and experience communicating scientific results to agency managers and biologists to inform important management concerns?
11.
Which level below best describes your ability to communicate scientific results as demonstrated by publications record (including co-authorship) in peer-reviewed journals dealing directly with the ecology of fishes, mussels, and crayfish?
12.
Choose the answer below that describes your experience making oral and poster presentations at regional, national, or international meetings and conferences related to fisheries, wildlife, or ecological issues?
13.
Choose the one answer which best describes your academic teaching experience in fisheries and stream ecology or closely related topics.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.