- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-22-11453977-RR-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 13, 2022 to Friday, April 29, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please 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 service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please 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 service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Basic Education
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.
Please select the letter that best describes how you meet the education requirements for this position.
Minimum GS-9
2.
Please select one response from the choices below to show how you meet the additional qualification requirements for this position at the grade GS-09 level.
Minimum GS-11
3.
Please select one response from the choices below to show how you meet the additional qualification requirements for this position at the grade GS-11 level.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, methodologies, and practices of conservation biology and/or ecology, related to the threats facing species at risk and their habitats, e.g., grasslands, forests, prairies, shrub lands, wetlands, and deserts.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Make recommendations or implement programs to protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and botanical resources under the authorities of a Federal land management agency, a Federal environmental agency, their state or local equivalent, or a private non-profit conservation organization.
5.
Prepare biological portions of environment assessment/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions.
6.
Develop fish and/or wildlife management plans to insure preservation, protection, and enhancement of fish and/or wildlife and their habitat for a geographic area having a variety of habitat conditions.
7.
Review biological portions of environment assessment/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions.
Knowledge of applicable Federal environmental laws and Executive Orders, (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Environment Policy Act, Coastal Barrier Resources Act, Clean Water Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Oil Pollution Act and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act); of other Federal regulations; and of Service/Department policies or guidelines in order to ensure that legal standards are met in the review of proposed land and water resource development projects (Federal, Tribal, State, commercial industry, and surrounding landowners/FWP).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Review and prepare analysis of potential impacts to fish, wildlife, and trust resources for National Environmental Policy Act documents.
9.
Apply knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to water quality or environmental contaminants to natural resource and fish, wildlife, and botanical conservation.
10.
Provide fish, wildlife, and botanical resource expertise and technical assistance to staff on Endangered Species Act compliance regulation and policy.
Skill in planning and conducting complex inspections of existing projects to ensure that legal standards and other requirements are met and implemented in a manner most beneficial to fish and/or wildlife resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Conduct field monitoring and research techniques for fish, wildlife and plant species and their ecology.
12.
Conduct biological investigations to predict and identify the effects of development projects on the environment.
13.
Plan complex investigations to determine the impact of land and water development projects upon the fish and/or wildlife resources of an area.
Ability to communicate in writing to prepare correspondence, reports, and papers for diverse audiences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Prepare and publish results of assessments and monitoring in written form.
15.
Prepare issues papers, briefing documents, reports, and portions of management plans, to senior level management and others regarding issues that could affect the ecological integrity of resources.
16.
Communicate ideas and other information to individuals and groups to gain support and to maintain a positive working relationship.
Ability to communicate orally to inform peers and cooperators/partners, explain results, and present scientific papers and presentations at meetings or in training sessions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Coordinate activities with involved agencies, researchers, and other stakeholders, including state and county officials, Native American Tribes and special interests groups and/or private organizations to identify and resolve biological and management issues of local and national significance.
18.
Provide advice and guidance in the development of management plans that comply with state and federal laws, regulations, international treaties and agreements, and polices affecting wildlife and natural resource management programs.
19.
Present scientific and biological data to individuals and groups within and outside the agency or organization on endangered species recovery plans and special management needs.