- Position Title
- General Biologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-22-11404011-MP-TD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 7, 2022 to Monday, March 21, 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 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401
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.
Basic Education Requirement for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401
Basic Education Requirement for the Geography Series 0150
2.
Basic Education Requirement for the Geography Series 0150
Minimum Qualification for the GS-12 Grade Level
3.
Minimum Qualification Requirement for the GS-12 Grade Level
Driver's license required.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you possess, or able to obtain a valid State Driver's License?
Knowledge of the concepts and principles of ecology, biological science, geography and/or natural resource disciplines especially as it relates to the National Wildlife Refuge System in order to design, develop and maintain biological, ecological and geospatial databases.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Provide technical expertise to subject matter specialists to guide the development and implementation of effective database management solutions for supporting field data collection, storage, analysis and reporting.
6.
Acquire and manage spatial and non-spatial data to support landscape level natural resource conservation efforts.
7.
Integrate data management workflows into natural resource projects.
8.
Develop data dictionaries and metadata to document and describe spatial and non-spatial ecological datasets.
Knowledge of contemporary information/data management theory, methods and procedures, geographic information system (GIS) methods and design, and analysis and presentation of spatial, non-spatial and bibliographic biological data.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Design and develop metadata repositories and other data discovery tools.
10.
Integrate quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures to improve the quality and integrity of datasets.
11.
Assess workflows and streamline processes for natural resource data collection projects.
12.
Use geographic information systems software, in particular ArcGIS, to create, manipulate, analyze and model vector- and raster-based geospatial datasets.
13.
Collect information from a variety of sources and produce GIS products, including digital data bases, maps, tables, graphs, conceptual models, automated documentation, and reports for biological and natural resource information.
14.
Skill in GIS editing and data manipulation.
15.
Design and maintain geospatial or relational databases using quality control standards, protocols, and guidelines
Demonstrated skills designing and using relational database management systems such as Microsoft Access, SQLServer, and PostGreSQL for natural resource applications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Develop extract, transform and load (ETL) processes for integrating data into a data warehouse environment.
17.
Design and use relational database management systems such as SQLserver for natural resource applications.
18.
Develop and revise procedures, manuals, technical standards, and guidelines for using data management systems.
19.
Utilize scripting tools (e.g., FME, Python, T-SQL) to automate data management tasks.
Demonstrated skills working with scientific data acquisition and analysis standards, methods, and recording techniques to efficiently manage the collection and summation of data, and accomplish ecological analyses in a way that is highly credible and meets scientifically acceptable standards.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Use statistical processing software, data management programs, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, or spreadsheet programs to perform data analysis and statistical evaluation of scientific data.
21.
Develop online dashboards to investigate, compile, and report data quality issues within spatial and non-spatial databases.
Demonstrated skills designing and implementing data standards for spatial and non-spatial information management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Ensure that databases are compliant with updated program, agency, or federal data standards.
23.
Develop and oversee database management processes, including data entry, correction, archiving, and recovery protocols.
24.
Provide training to users on database protocols, including data entry, information queries, and data management.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing in order to assure that tone and content of written documents are reflective of purpose, resources management actions are implemented consistently across the entire agency, Refuge System objectives are strategically and effectively pursued, and information is presented at an audience appropriate level to achieve intended purposes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Produce technical and non-technical reports to a variety of audiences.
26.
Prepare briefings, status reports, presentations, and other documentation regarding data quality issues to management.
Oral communication skills sufficient to negotiate controversial issues and persuade others regarding the validity of findings, recommendations and decision-making activities; and to establish positive working relationships with people who have widely varying backgrounds, objectives, and goals, including persons and groups with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Communicate effectively with diverse audiences such as contractors, staff, peers, management, partners, and the general public.
28.
Design and deliver technical training on data management topics.
29.
Deliver presentations on technical topics to non-technical audiences.
Ability to establish, assemble, and participate in effective partnerships and teams.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Use facilitation techniques to lead teams and conduct workshops.
31.
Apply interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate within small project management teams.
32.
Facilitate meetings to elicit technical requirements from stakeholders.