- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Administrator
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-21-11200624-IS-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 25, 2021 to Wednesday, September 8, 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 best describes how you meet the basic education qualification for this position:
Minimum Qualification Requirement GS-0480-14
2.
Please select how you best meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, supervisory/managerial principles and methods in order to direct and motivate a diverse staff.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Direct, supervise, and provide oversight to program coordinators.
4.
Direct, supervise, and provide oversight to staff.
5.
Coordinate and implement written guidance or policy at a regional or national level scale that may include direct or indirect communication with legislative staff, congressional delegates and/or special interest groups.
6.
Plan, direct and evaluate an organization that provides support and services to the regions (or equivalent).
7.
Provide recommendations to direct conservation activities to a multi-regional member or multi-agency (or multi-organization) committee.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Knowledge of and skill in applying supervisory and managerial principles, methods and techniques in order to supervise, direct and motivate a diverse staff; to resolve conflicts, set priorities, administer programs, manage budgets, and delegate work; and to hold others accountable to achieve results to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate conservation programs
Critical reasoning skills to lead and manage people through strategic thinking, decisive actions, negotiations, and partnerships.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Apply wildlife conservation goals through landscape-level or watershed planning processes.
10.
Assist with development of policy and guidance related to program operations.
11.
Develop partnerships with public and private entities to solve conservation problems.
12.
Participate on interagency teams to facilitate coordination of regional or national program goals.
13.
Working knowledge of current habitat conservation practices of federal, state, and tribal agencies.
14.
Develop and maintain working relationships with other governmental and non-governmental entities, the public, academic audiences and elected officials relating to habitat and wildlife resource conservation
Executive leadership skills to work effectively with high level officials; to persuade others; and to build consensus that in order to gain cooperation from others to accomplish the assigned organizational goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Conduct briefings for senior- and executive-level management and staff on substantive program issues.
16.
Identify the knowledge and skill requirements for jobs, tasks, and/or roles related to Service program areas.
17.
Skill in persuasion and negotiation techniques to ensure cooperation and buy-in in resolving regional and program issues.
18.
Achieve cooperation and consensus among parties with diverse interests and agendas.
19.
Conduct meetings, training sessions or one-to-one discussions where you have promoted an approach or idea to build consensus.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of supervision and management to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate program activities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Review and finalize a wide range of documents and briefing materials related to conservation?and resource management issues.
21.
Supervise a diverse group of subject matter experts and/or subordinate supervisors, addressing strategic planning, and articulating a vision for the organizational unit.
22.
Collaboratively formulate programmatic visions, strategic plans, policies, and goals to improve an organization.
23.
Direct and coordinate the work of employees, contractors, and consultants in planning and conducting projects related to assigned programs.
24.
Direct, supervise, and provide oversight to program coordinators.
Skilled in the principle and practices of administrative and program management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Prepare position papers; review documents and plans; and implement decisions.
26.
Promote the development of alternative solutions to management problems arising out of changes in work situations.
27.
Encourage and develop leadership abilities and assist in identifying associated training opportunities for staff and/or team members.
28.
Facilitate an open exchange of ideas and foster an atmosphere of openness, diversity, equitity and inclusion.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulatory requirements governing activities to provide expert technical advice to Leadership.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Review proposed projects for biological soundness and compatibility with fish and/or wildlife conservation and/or restoration program objectives.
30.
Apply knowledge of conceptual and technological advances in natural resource management in order to evaluate project and study proposals, methodology and determine feasibility.
31.
Address litigation issues by developing appropriate legal strategies in collaboration with an attorney or legal team.
32.
Coordinate with agency or organization legal office to ensure compliance with legal requirements when dealing with diverse natural resource issues and program implementation.
Knowledge sufficient to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency as well as functional resource and fiscal plans.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
33.
Develop and execute budgets, from a variety of funding sources, for staffing and administration of programs.
34.
Provide leadership, guidance and direction to subgroups of an organization to prepare budget requests, justifications and/or reporting to meet the priorities, as they relate to an organization.
35.
Develop and implement electronic workflow and project tracking systems to identify impediments to effective and efficient workload management.
36.
Establish and/or ensure effective internal budgetary and procedural controls are developed and maintained to ensure the integrity of the organization.
Knowledge of the arts of communication and the ability to work effectively with the Regional Office staff, peers, and superiors and external partners.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
37.
Develop networks and effectively build coalitions in order to achieve program goals and objectives and successfully implement cross-functional activities.
38.
Collaborate across resource specialties and organizational boundaries.
39.
Represent the agency/organization before Federal, State, local and Tribal government officials, and/or non-governmental organizations, to convey and defend policies and programs.
40.
Coordinate policy on natural resources matters among State, Federal agencies and other stakeholders in regards to regulatory or legislative initiatives.
41.
Communicate a clear and compelling vision that provides employees with a sense of direction and solicits broad support from key stakeholders.