- Position Title
- Wildlife Refuge Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-21-11223977-BV-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 2, 2021 to Friday, September 17, 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?
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
1.
Choose the response that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the requirements for the 0485 Occupational Series.
Minimum Qualifications
2.
Choose the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-7 grade level.
Minimum Qualifications
3.
Choose the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-9 grade level.
For positions interacting with tribal and/or Native American groups, knowledge of the culture, tradition and use of natural resources for subsistence and other purposes, and ability to interact in a culturally sensitive, tactful, and objective manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Represent an organization to a variety of publics (e.g., Federal, state and local government representative, environmental and conservation groups, academia, Tribal representatives and the general public).
5.
Compose responses to inquiries from Federal, State, Local and Tribal representatives, university and school officials and employees, local conservation organizations and groups, and the general public.
6.
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
7.
Assist with reviewing refuge outreach materials, including social media, for culturally appropriate content and messaging.
8.
Assist in advising visiting researchers and staff on culturally appropriate approaches and behavior when working on the refuge.
Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of population and wildlife biology to include species lifecycle requirements (conservation biology, landscape ecology) sufficient to independently perform a variety of natural resource assignments and solve minor issues and problems related to the management of a wildlife refuge/wetland district.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Apply the principles and theories of wildlife management, botany, zoology and other biological sciences to address important natural resource issues
10.
Plan and direct field studies, investigations, and analyses of wildlife populations and their habitats
11.
Coordinate land management issues with other federal and state agencies, public and private groups
12.
Administer wildlife management practices that improve wildlife habitat
Ability to communicate effectively with Refuge/WMD staff, the general public, non-governmental organizations, and other local, state, and Federal agencies, and work cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups to solve problems, promote cooperation, and inform the public of issues facing the Refuge/WMD.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Influence persons or groups orally or in writing to gain acceptance of agency positions, practices or policies
14.
Interact with and provide assistance to other biologists, other agencies, non-federal landowners, and groups
15.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with people of widely varying backgrounds and differing perspectives
Ability to monitor and train lower-graded employees and volunteers to accomplish assigned work projects. Foster group spirit, cooperation, and teamwork.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Provide work direction and guidance to lower graded employees, partners or volunteers in gathering field data to ensure compliance with standard operating protocols.
17.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with subordinates, co-workers and supervisors
18.
Lead volunteer work projects in support of public lands conservation.
Skill in written communication sufficient to draft correspondence, scientific and administrative reports, management plans, and similar documents, and draft a variety of informational and educational materials including brochures, fact sheets, and press releases.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Write routine activity reports, general information letters, brief news articles, and/or a variety of informational/educational materials related to wildlife management.
20.
Write technical and narrative reports on the results of data analysis on refuge or fish and wildlife resources.
21.
Prepare portions of a Comprehensive Conservation Plan, habitat management plan, or similar long-range planning documents for natural resource management.
22.
Communicate with visitors, permittees, and other individuals or groups to ensure they understand and comply with field station policies and regulations.
23.
Prepare permits allowing specific uses on a natural wildlife refuge.