- Position Title
- Wildlife Refuge Manager
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- MR-21-11001406-TD-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 9, 2021 to Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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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.
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Please select the response below that indicates how you meet the basic education requirement for
this position.
this position.
Minimum Qualification GS-12
2.
In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level you must also meet the following minimum qualification requirement. Please select the response below that indicates how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position at the GS-12 grade level.
This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license for the duration of the appointment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you possess a valid state driver's license to operate Government owned vehicles?
This position is required to wear an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform in a manner consistent with established policy and practice.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Are you willing to wear an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform in a manner consistent with established policy and practice?
Knowledge of natural resource laws, regulations, and polices including the National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act (NWRIA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and their requirements sufficient to manage a wildlife refuge and to gather, consolidate and prepare documentation for reporting requirements.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Ensure refuge actions comply with the Endangered Species Act, NEPA, and other natural resource policies and guidelines for management of threatened or endangered species and natural resources
6.
Provide complete compatibility determinations for permitted activities on the national wildlife refuge, as well as categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements
7.
Prepare administrative reports and review and edit technical reports and/or other documents associated with wildlife management and administrative programs
8.
Draft and prepare natural resource management plan(s), endangered species recovery plan(s), environmental impact statement(s), environmental assessment(s), grant proposal(s), management plan(s), research proposal(s), or public use plan(s)
Skill and diplomacy in coordinating station activities with other agencies and organizations; ability to deal effectively with the general public; and ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in official association with Federal, state, and local agencies, and various organizations and special interest groups.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Develop and maintain ongoing partnership(s) or relationships with other agencies, organizations or special interest groups
10.
Communicate and coordinate natural resources issues with diverse groups of people, often with conflicting interests, to develop and maintain ongoing partnerships or relationships with other agencies, organizations, or special interest groups
11.
Collaborate with other agencies, partners, special interest groups and the public in the management of a national wildlife refuge
12.
Write correspondence, briefing documents, and narrative reports to higher management, elected officials, non-governmental organizations, private landowners, and the public explaining, defending, or resolving controversial or sensitive issues
13.
Communicate with visitors, permittees, and other individuals or groups to ensure they understand and comply with refuge policies and regulations
14.
Administer a public use program consistent with compatibility standards
15.
Develop and manage partnerships with community organizations and entities to enhance visitor and public understanding of natural resource conservation
Knowledge of planning and budgeting processes to participate in the development of long-range plans, annual work plans, and associated budgeting.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Complete data calls and administrative reports for documenting yearly accomplishments or budget justifications
17.
Administer an annual budget to accomplish work goals consistent with established policies and guidelines
18.
Develop long-range plans and strategies for the management of natural resources on a national wildlife refuge
19.
Determine budget needs and prepare budget requests, estimates, and justifications for funding
20.
Assist in managing a budget with multiple funding accounts, including budget development, tracking, and reporting
Ability to supervise a multidisciplinary staff and achieve management objectives by working with others.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Develop performance standards and appraisals
22.
Evaluate subordinate staff on their work performance and professional growth
23.
Identify issues, problems, and objectives for the refuge and determine approaches with which to deal with them
24.
Plan, assign and review the work of staff members
25.
Supervise permanent and temporary staff members
Knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of theories, principles and concepts of population and wildlife and aquatic biology, wildlife management, species lifecycle requirements/management, and conservation biology sufficient to effectively plan, coordinate, and resolve a variety of complex natural resource programs, issues and problems related to the management of a wildlife refuge.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Resolve complex natural resource problems, issues, and associated controversy
27.
Administer and manage a variety of complex natural resource programs in a refuge management situation
28.
Direct or supervise planning and management of wildlife programs and operations (e.g., prescribed burning, water control activities, biological research, wildlife management and census, habitat monitoring, and public recreational use)
29.
Plan, coordinate, and administer wildlife refuge activities such as hunting, invasive weed management and control, habitat restoration and revegetation
30.
Improve management efforts for waterfowl, migratory birds, and wetland habitats in accordance with research principles, techniques, and biology
31.
Apply the principles and theories of wildlife management, botany, zoology and other biological sciences to address important natural resource issues
32.
Plan and implement habitat and wildlife management, wetland restoration, riparian restoration and invasive control projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife
Ability to communicate and work closely with other federal, state, tribal, and local government officials as well as interest groups in areas of resource use conflict and allocation, and where cross-cultural understanding and appreciation is crucial.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
33.
Coordinate management programs with multiple federal, state, tribal, and local governments
34.
Develop necessary cooperative relationships, memoranda of understanding (MOUs) or cooperative agreements with other law enforcement agencies which assist in accomplishing program goals
35.
Organize and lead meetings where important and controversial issues are discussed among diverse interested parties
36.
Prepare a variety of written documents including official correspondence, briefing statements for supervisors, project reports and articles for use in public outreach