- Position Title
- WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
- Agency
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Announcement Number
- DE-11000918-21-JMM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 14, 2021 to Tuesday, January 19, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent).
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent).
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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 have been (or will be) separated AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
4.
Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member? If yes, please confirm the following:
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
Preferences
1.
Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
2.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
3.
I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.
Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
2.
I am willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment.
3.
I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-0486, Professional Wildlife Biology Series.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0486-11. Wildlife Biologist.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop management plans to assist in the execution of natural resource programs (e.g., fish and wildlife resource management, annual operation plans, budget and funds allocation, manpower).
4.
If you selected D or E to the previous question, provide at least one example of developing management plans to assist in the execution of natural resource programs, and indicate which positions listed in your resume supports this response (title, organization & date). If you fail to answer this question with a complete answer, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. Incomplete responses such as 'See resume" or 'See attached" will not be accepted as a compete answer.
If you selected A, B, OR C, enter N/A and continue the assessment questionnaire.
(limit 500 characters)
If you selected A, B, OR C, enter N/A and continue the assessment questionnaire.
(limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Conduct or oversee biological research to interpret and analyze scientific data.
6.
Conduct analysis of vegetation, soils, and other factors to determine suitability for use by regulated species.
7.
Implement the Endangered Species Act to protect critically endangered species in compliance with natural resources laws.
8.
Evaluate and review program work for accomplishment of objectives in accordance with the long-range and annual operational plans for fish and wildlife management.
9.
Coordinate natural resource information, planning, and management with appropriate staff sections and other regional land managers.
10.
Interpret local, state, and federal laws and regulations to advice management and personnel regarding the implementation of these requirements.
11.
Review and analyze organization's planning documents to assess compliance with environmental regulatory laws.
12.
Manage fish and wildlife conservation projects (e.g., project development, plan and specifications development, expenditure monitoring, allocation and expenditure of special fish and wildlife funds) for an organization.
13.
If you selected D or E to the previous question, provide at least one example of managing fish and wildlife conservation projects for an organization, and indicate which positions listed in your resume supports this response (title, organization & date). If you fail to answer this question with a complete answer, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. Incomplete responses such as 'See resume" or 'See attached" will not be accepted as a compete answer.
If you selected A, B, OR C, enter N/A and continue the assessment questionnaire. (limit 500 characters)
If you selected A, B, OR C, enter N/A and continue the assessment questionnaire. (limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Conduct research on natural resource issues using various resources (e.g., federal database, state database).
15.
Reduce project impacts on natural resources (e.g., zoology, ecology, fish, wildlife, plants, land management) over a geographic area comprising a variety of land types, species, and habitats.
16.
Use complex databases and data support systems to provide advice and technical assistance for researchers and support staff ensuring compliance.
17.
Discuss the effects of wildlife program management to achieve habitat improvement and ecosystem restoration.
18.
Explain various policies, objectives, rules, and regulations to various organizations and individuals to communicate wildlife policies and programs.
19.
Prepare and deliver program-level briefings to management.
20.
Speak with others in meetings and workshops to discuss significant issues affecting local, regional, state, and national resources.
21.
Prepare reports of program status for reporting to higher level authorities.
22.
Prepare written reports on findings and recommendations.
23.
Prepare technical documents used in negotiating contracts for natural resource studies, surveys, or services.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?