- Position Title
- Biologist (Forest Bird Coordinator)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1547-HALE-21-10969338-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 20, 2020 to Friday, December 4, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
4.
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:
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Biologist (Forest Bird Coordinator), GS-0401-11 position with the National Park Service, Haleakala National Park.
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND AS NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
1.
From the description below, select the one response that best describe how your background meets the basic education requirements for a Biologist, GS-0401.
2.
From the responses below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements for a Biologist, GS-0401-11 position.
Knowledge of planning and management requirements and guidelines; program management; budgets; and contracts.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop and prepare resource management plans.
4.
Apply scientific knowledge to write successful competitive proposals for funding
5.
Set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work for a team or work group
6.
Prepare written reports summarizing accomplishments and findings, ensuring that products are technically accurate and organized
7.
Prepare and coordinate Forest Bird recovery implementation projects and monitoring plan and present findings at internal, public, and professional meetings
8.
Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relationships with related groups and individuals, agencies and the public to encourage and facilitate cooperative resource management strategies
9.
Coordinate the park's natural resource strategies and programs with adjacent lands in order to protect park resources
In depth knowledge of data acquisition, summation of data and analysis, computer hardware and software, and data storage.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Prepare and organize data dictionaries, and Geographic Information System (GIS) related research plans
11.
Use Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to collect special data and associated attributes
12.
Download and create GIS layers from GPS coordinates
13.
Organize, manage and maintain a GIS database
14.
Use ArcGIS software
Knowledge of ecosystems, native flora and fauna and their associated habitat requirement, and non-native species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Identify native Hawaiian flora and fauna and habitat requirements
16.
Identify non-native species
17.
Determine status and trends of special-status wildlife species (endangered, threatened, or species of concern)
18.
Identify the effects of climate change on natural resources
Knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with measuring and evaluating fauna, flora, and Physical resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Measure and evaluate fauna
20.
Oversee scientific collection of fauna
21.
Work with professional staff to plan, coordinate, and conduct field research projects
22.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.