- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-22-11331865-DMJ-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 20, 2021 to Monday, January 10, 2022
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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.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you are ANY of the options below:
- A Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced. OR
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligible OR
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Eligible
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.
• 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.
5.
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
6.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you meet ANY of the eligibilities listed below:
- A Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced
- A Veteran who has a service connected disability of 30% or more
- Certain Military Spouses (Relocating with your spouse under Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders / a spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury / a spouse of a service member killed while on active duty)
- Certain Overseas Family Members (A family member of a federal employee, or uniformed service member, who has completed 52 weeks of service in a federal position overseas.)
- Peace Corps/VISTA Eligible
- A Foreign Service Employee
- Miscellaneous Authorities not regulated by OPM (Postal Career Service Employee; Postal Rate Commission Employee; Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee)
- DOI or FWS Authorities not regulated by OPM
- An Individual with a Disability: Schedule A Disability appointments (Severe Physical, Psychiatric, Mental Disability)
- Interchange agreement with other merit systems Eligible
7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment? For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
8.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
• are a disabled veteran; OR
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
• are a disabled veteran; OR
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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.
From the responses below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your education and/or experience in meeting the Basic Education Requirements for this position. Select only one letter. You must submit a copy of Official or unofficial transcript(s).
Minimum Qualification GS-12
2.
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level requires specialized experience beyond the basic education requirements. From the responses below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your level of specialized experience.
Knowledge of the theories, principles, concepts, and methods of wildlife biology and wildlife management; professional knowledge of habitat, status, ecology, conservation of wildlife species and related biological and physical science disciplines to develop and implement biological programs and/or scientific studies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Formulate and implement innovative solutions to complex coastal and near shore marine resource management problems.
4.
Plan and implement habitat restoration, wildlife management, and invasive control projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife
5.
Reviews and implements long-term seabird monitoring programs including population trends, patterns of productivity, and demography.
6.
Determine appropriate compliance requirements (eg, compatibility, section 7, NEPA) and prepare appropriate documents to ensure compliance required for implementation of wildlife and habitat management actions.
7.
Cooperate with colleagues in federal and state agencies, research institutions, and universities to evaluate, prioritize, and fund studies on questions related to both terrestrial and marine species ecology and management.
8.
Develop and maintain contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants to meet program obligations and objectives.
Working knowledge of emerging and current international, national and regional resource conservation and natural resource management issues, activities, policies, research and legal issues. Remains abreast of current and emerging methods and techniques for natural resource inventory and monitoring and habitat management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Applies knowledge of habitat, status, ecology, conservation of wildlife species and related biological and physical science disciplines. Applies knowledge of emerging and current international, national and regional resource conservation and natural resources management issues, activities, polices, research and legal issues.
10.
Reviews and evaluates existing protocols, plans and methodologies. Then identifies improvements and new or emerging practices that could be implemented.
11.
Interpret current and emerging theories, principles, and practices of fish and wildlife biology to improve management of fish and wildlife resources.
Knowledge of human resource management policies, regulations and guidelines used for supervising and providing guidance and training to lower-graded employees, including oversight of volunteer work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Achieve management objectives by working with others, establishing goals and priorities, supervising a staff consisting of multiple disciplines, and promoting employee career development
13.
Ensure that employees receive sufficient training and support to perform work safely and effectively
14.
Supervise, plan and direct the workload of lower-graded employees to accomplish program goals and objectives for a biological program.
15.
Develop performance standards; evaluate, counsel, and mentor subordinate staff on their performance; and ensure staff is appropriately deployed, developed, and treated in a fair and equitable manner
Ability to direct daily operations of staff, plan and prioritize projects and work assignments, coordinate with staff including biological and maintenance, train staff and volunteers and ensure operations are occurring in a safe manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Adapt rapidly to shifting priorities, work assignments, and deadlines due to delays or unexpected events
17.
Schedule work assignments, set priorities, and direct work of the staff.
18.
Ability to oversee and instruct others in the safe methods to carry out a variety of management activities in a remote field setting.
19.
Develop and implement annual work plans to achieve natural resources goals and objectives of the refuge and Monument
Skill in written communication to inform and explain scientific activities and results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Produce written products that reflect and support strategic wildlife conservation objectives to advise program priorities, procedures, and plans of action.
21.
Prepares written reports and plans from biological data, and provides written information to staff, other agencies and the general public.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Present results of scientific studies and management actions in written format that is crafted for wide-range targeted audiences.
Skill in oral communication to inform and explain scientific activities and results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Provides oral information to staff, other agencies and the general public.
24.
Provide both technical and non-technical oral presentations that are informative and clearly convey the intended message
Skill in biological study design, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings for peer- reviewed publication and other technical reporting.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Conduct data analysis, evaluation and interpretation of survey data
26.
Use statistical processing software, data management programs, or GIS software to perform basic data analysis or statistical evaluation.
27.
Skill in data analysis and interpretation sufficient to provide explanations to others and to incorporate various assignments
28.
Recommend management practices based on data analysis, field observation, and monitoring programs.
29.
Prepares scientifically defensible reports and articles for publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature.