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Position Title
Fish Biologist
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
21-R4SVSEP-0482-842750DP-BE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 13, 2021 to Thursday, September 23, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
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• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in Fish Biologist, GS-0482-11 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. (limit characters)
1. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.  (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
Basic requirement for 0482 series. (limit characters)
2. From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Fish Biologist position GS-0482. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration.
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Specialized Qualifications (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Fish Biologist, GS-0482-11. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-11 Fish Biologist.
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For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Develop plans related to the protection and management of aquatic resources, including fish passage, stream inventory, stream productivity, stream utilization, physical and biological characteristics, endangered or sensitive species, and habitat improvements or rehabilitation programs.
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5. Provide recommendations relating to fishery resource/fish habitat requirements, other management activities, including streamside/riparian area and watershed protection.
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6. Lead the design of fish habitat and population monitoring studies and strategies to collect new data required for ensuring habitat and population maintenance.
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7. Participate in management investigations and surveys necessary for protection, restoration and enhancement of fish habitat.
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8. Review proposed land management projects in order to make specific recommendations through the environmental analysis process for fisheries habitat protection and enhancement.
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9. Recognize problems that may develop and recommend preventative or mitigative actions related to fisheries management.
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10. Coordinate and work with staff in monitoring fish habitat and fish populations.
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11. Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting fishery resources.
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12. Participate in the formulation and evaluation of alternatives and in the development of final recommendations related to fisheries management.
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13. Provide aquatic ecosystem and fishery input during the planning phases of road construction projects, timber sales, micro-hydro projects, and livestock grazing allotment management plans, threatened, endangered or sensitive species. etc., on the land.
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14. Participate on or lead interdisciplinary teams, in order to study and plan proposed management activities and to coordinate and/or implement approved resource management plans that pertain to Fisheries Management and Aquatic Resource protection and enhancement.
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15. Prepare environmental assessments, biological evaluations and environmental impact statements including technical progress and final reports, present results of administrative studies and surveys.
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16. Promote understanding and cooperation between the Forest Service, other Federal agencies, Tribal, and State wildlife agencies, and special interest groups with respect to the fisheries resource and other resource activities.
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17. Report on program accomplishments for annual reports to integrate program goals with other resource programs.
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18. Analyze project and study data and results in order to provide information for use in fish habitat management and project proposal reviews and decisions.
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19. Plan and execute administrative studies including cost/benefit analyses, methods to be used, timing, coordination to obtain information on the effects of forest management on fish habitat populations in order to correlate fish management with other resource uses such as timber, recreation, and watershed management.
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20. Work with cooperators and partners to prepare grant proposals to implement fisheries and aquatic program objectives.
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21. Conduct fishery monitoring program activities for assigned projects through evaluations and written reports as required.
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22. Plan the work to be accomplished by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work.
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23. Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees.
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24. Perform administrative and human resources management functions for the unit such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
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25. Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
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  1. Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.
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  1. Reinforce to others that offensive, harassing, and intimidating behavior will not be tolerated.
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28. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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