- Position Title
- Fish Biologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-0515-11374245-DP-MB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 3, 2022 to Monday, February 7, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
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.
• 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.
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?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• 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?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this GS-0482 Fish Biologist 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.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
Basic requirement for 0482 series.
1.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a GS-0482, Fish Biologist position. 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.
Specialized Qualifications
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Fish Biologist, GS-0482-09. 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.
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-09 Fish Biologist.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provide biological input into the fish habitat management program.
4.
Develop biological evaluations for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species for review by higher-level biologists.
5.
Coordinate limited studies of fishery/aquatic species populations.
6.
Analyze and input data to recommend solutions to special issues or problems involving aquatic species resources.
7.
Responsible for reporting aquatic species habitat management programs accomplishments.
8.
Work cooperatively with state, tribal, and federal fish, aquatic species, and water quality management agencies to gather information for stream and lake management plans, surveys of aquatic species occurrence, mapping key aquatic species habitat for suitability and determining the need for aquatic species habitat enhancement or restoration.
9.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams for local level projects.
10.
Perform areas of public relation activities, such as speaking at meetings and participation in field trips.
11.
Manage data sets using biological software programs.
12.
Assist in development of fishery management plans.
13.
Participate in studies and plans proposed for resource management activities to coordinate and/or implement approved resource management plans such as habitat restoration or enhancement projects.
14.
Prepare environmental analysis reports in assigned functional area.
15.
Develop biological evaluations and/or biological assessments for threatened, endangered and sensitive species.
16.
Recommend solutions to problems involving aquatic species habitat protection.
17.
Serve as a leader of fish habitat improvement projects and habitat inventory and monitoring programs.
18.
Develops standard plans for evaluating fisheries and riparian habitat.
19.
Carry out planned project assignments in accordance with proven techniques, methods, practices.
20.
Develop project plans related to aquatic species or habitat improvement for inclusion in a natural resources program of work.
21.
Plan the work to be accomplished by the unit to establish production or quality standards.
22.
Identify developmental and training needs of employees.
23.
Establish guidelines and performance requirements to employees.
24.
Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.
25.
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.
26.
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.