- Position Title
- Biologist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R3-21-11166076-MADS-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 14, 2021 to Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you currently a Recent Graduate? This is defined as someone who has within the previous two years, a qualifying bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution. Short-term training programs (e.g. several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. OR are you a Veteran who graduated within the previous 6 years whose military obligations may have prevented them from applying at an earlier date?
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.
2.
Choose the response that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the requirements for the 0401
Occupational Series.
Occupational Series.
Minimum Qualifications
3.
Choose the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-7 grade level.
4.
Choose the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-9 grade level.
Ability to establish positive working relationships and exercise tact and diplomacy in coordinating activities with co-workers, and as needed, with representatives of other Federal agencies, state, tribal and local organizations, conservation organizations, and the general public.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with partners and other colleagues to achieve common ground on the conservation of listed species.
6.
Communicate ideas and other information to individuals and groups to maintain positive working relationships.
7.
Collaborate with others on teams to accomplish shared objectives.
Ability to communicate in writing in order to prepare correspondence, scientific reports, management plans, and similar documents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Drafting written correspondence to convey biological information.
9.
Drafting scientific reports to present results of field monitoring work.
10.
Assist in writing species and habitat management plans based on biological and ecological studies.
Professional knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of biology; related biological and physical science disciplines such as botany, chemistry, toxicology, hydrology, entomology, limnology, parasitology, and ecology.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Complete field studies and biological work assignments following established protocols
12.
Review analytical reports on fish and wildlife biology or habitat related subjects
13.
Apply biological and ecological principles, methodologies, and practices to solve problems affecting fish or wildlife
Ability to implement field and laboratory studies, and to use statistics to analyze study results and develop management recommendations for conservation of species and habitats.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Conduct laboratory studies or field surveys.
15.
Analyze biological data using statistical software and/or geographic information system (GIS) software.
16.
Organize biological data
Ability to organize and track data records including geospatial reports/maps.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Use database, statistical, and spreadsheet software applications to populate and maintain biological databases
18.
Use geographic information systems (GIS) software to prepare maps
19.
Implement a data management plan.
Ability to establish positive working relationships and exercise tact and diplomacy in coordinating activities with co-workers, and as needed, with representatives of other Federal agencies, state, tribal and local organizations, conservation organizations, and the general public.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with partners and other colleagues to achieve common ground on the conservation of listed species.
21.
Communicate ideas and other information to individuals and groups to gain support and maintain positive working relationships where divergent points of view exist.
22.
Collaborate with others on teams to accomplish shared objectives.
Ability to communicate in writing in order to prepare correspondence, scientific reports, management plans, and similar documents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Drafting written correspondence to convey biological information.
24.
Writing scientific reports to present results of research and/or field monitoring work.
25.
Writing species and habitat management plans based on biological and ecological studies
Professional knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of biology; related biological and physical science disciplines such as botany, chemistry, toxicology, hydrology, entomology, limnology, parasitology, and ecology.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Complete field studies and biological work assignments using standard scientific techniques and knowledge of fish and wildlife biology principles and theories
27.
Review and evaluate analytical reports on fish and wildlife biology or habitat related subjects
28.
Apply professional knowledge of biological and ecological principles, methodologies, and practices to solve problems affecting fish or wildlife
Ability to implement field and laboratory studies, and to use statistics to analyze study results and develop management recommendations for conservation of species and habitats.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Conduct laboratory studies or field surveys for federally listed species.
30.
Analyze biological data using statistical software and/or geographic information system (GIS) software.
31.
Apply biological data to develop management recommendations for conservation of species and habitats.
Ability to organize and track data records including geospatial reports/maps.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Use database, statistical, and spreadsheet software applications to develop and maintain biological databases
33.
Use geographic information systems (GIS) software to prepare maps and data layers for habitat improvement and biological studies.
34.
Develop a data management plan.