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Position Title
Ecologist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1547-DEVA-21-11166167-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 to Friday, July 23, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
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:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Basic Qualification Requirements (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, choose the one statement that best describes your education for the Ecologist Basic Qualifications.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Ecologist, GS-12 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR 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 NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. (limit characters)
Ecology (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Understand ecological principles as they relate to populations of plants and animals in arid or desert environments, their interrelatedness, and their habitat requirements.
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4. Understand principles of wildlife biology and apply principles to management of native wildlife populations and their associated habitat.
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5. Understand principles of botany and apply principles to management of populations of native vegetation, including populations of rare species.
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6. Understand principles of exotic species introduction and spread and apply principles to management of populations of exotic plants and animals.
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7. Integrate knowledge of ecological principles with historic documents and scientific literature to understand current ecological conditions, ongoing natural resource issues, and potential future natural resource challenges.
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8. Apply ecological knowledge to application of regulations, policies, and laws for management of natural resources, such as populations of plants and animals and their habitats.
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Planning and Evaluating (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Develop recommendations for management actions based on results and interpretations of ecological field studies of natural resources, such as populations of plants and animals and their habitats.
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10. Integrate understanding of ecological literature with interpretation of local studies to make recommendations for long-term management plans for natural resources.
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11. Evaluate research and other project proposals for potential ecological and biological impacts and make recommendations on potential mitigations in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
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12. Understand National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7, and other applicable laws and policies that guide natural resource management and protection, and appropriately interpret and apply law and policy to provide guidance and recommendations.
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13. Develop short and long-term goals for natural resource program operations and develop strategies to achieve them.
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14. Assess program and project needs, determine resource requirements, formulate budgets, and develop funding requests.
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Research (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Design statistically valid field studies to inventory, monitor, or evaluate current status and trends of natural resources, such as populations of plants and animals and their habitats.
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16. Analyze data to assess status, trends, and draw statistically valid conclusions from studies of natural resources, such as populations of plants and animals and their habitats.
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17. Interpret study findings to understand status and trends of natural resources, such as populations of plants and animals and their habitats.
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18. Maintain currency on relevant ecological literature to integrate current understanding of ecological principles into management actions.
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19. Work with researchers at various agencies to develop professional relationships and promote relevant research activities to enhance management of resources.
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Leadership (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Apply appropriate leadership styles to motivate and inspire co-workers and subordinate staff for the purpose of accomplishing organizational mission and program goals.
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21. Delegate tasks to appropriate staff to carry out day-to-day operations, to ensure priorities are accomplished, and to ensure accountability.
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22. Explore creative solutions to problem solving and challenge subordinate staff to participate in decision making processes.
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23. Coach subordinate staff and provide both positive and negative feedback to foster staff development and achieve of program goals.
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24. Actively mentor subordinate staff and provide formal and informal developmental opportunities.
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25. Participate on leadership teams to develop strategic goals, set priorities, and formulate goals.
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26. Model and demonstrate a high level of integrity, honesty, and trust.
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Oral Communication (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
27. Actively participate in meetings at various levels and offer input, advice, and professional opinions.
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28. Present findings from studies of natural resources, such as populations of plants and animals and their habitats, and results of management actions to a variety of audiences at a variety of levels, including peers, management, and the general public.
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29. Participate in interviews from organizations and the news media to present study findings, inform on the state of resources, or to present management plans.
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30. Actively communicate with subordinate staff to set priorities, evaluate progress, provide feedback, discuss problems, and resolve issues.
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31. Actively communicate with supervisor and Management to report progress, discuss problems, and resolve issues.
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32. Communicate with colleagues both internally and with external partners and organizations to develop and maintain professional relationships, exchange information, and foster cooperative solutions to issues.
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Writing (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
33. Develop professional reports, publications, and other documents to convey results of studies, provide information on management decisions, and convey organizational strategies.
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34. Create professional documents for various audiences at different levels using appropriate styles and conforming to organizational standards.
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35. Edit correspondence, reports, publications, and other documents from subordinate staff, colleagues, and Management to ensure information is accurate, current, and meets organizational standards.
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36. Develop compelling funding requests and grant proposals to obtain funds for priority projects and program activities.
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37. Create and edit engaging content for interpretive programs, newsletters, web sites, and social media to describe natural resources, provide updates on project and program activities, and to interact with the public.
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