- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-11546429-SM-SDHA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 27, 2022 to Friday, July 8, 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.
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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text.
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.
Basic Education Requirement
Minimum Experience
2.
Minimum Experience
Ability to integrate knowledge of biological and ecological systems with invasive species impacts in order to strategically plan, develop, and promulgate scientific and legally-defensible rules.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Utilize technical expertise to review, analyze, promulgate, develop and/or implement invasive species strategies and plans.
4.
Apply knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures pertaining to implementation of invasive species laws and regulations.
5.
Analyzes new conservation legislation, regulations, rules and advises senior level management of its impact on existing organization's policies, regulations, and rules.
6.
Experience in tracking written correspondence, rules, listing packages or policy through surname route and Federal Register publication.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of risk analysis in order to guide a program assessing the potential damage caused by the introduction of invasive species and evaluating risk mitigation measures.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Apply knowledge and understanding of risk analysis principles and techniques to work assignments.
8.
Assess the impacts of proposed projects or activities on fish and wildlife resources and develop mitigation measures to lessen impacts.
9.
Review current literature and maintain peer contacts to keep informed on new techniques, procedures, and management strategies for use in program execution.
Ability to be effective in technical and non-technical writing is essential, and with a high degree of initiative, independence, professionalism, sound judgment, sensitivity, and diplomacy in daily activities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Utilize technical/non-technical writing abilities when providing input on sensitive and highly controversial environmental resource issues.
11.
Use technical writing methods to prepare rules using specific biological data for agency regulations.
12.
Use technical writing methods to prepare reports using specific invasive species management data.
13.
Coordinate wide ranging initiative involving other federal and state agencies, organizations, and the public in fully implementing invasive species management programs.
14.
Manage natural resource programs using a high degree of individual initiative and judgment for solving problems and exerting technical program leadership.
15.
Exercise independent judgement to sensitive, controversial, and complex issues.
Skill in team leadership, meeting facilitation, and problem-solving methods and techniques sufficient to effectively organize and conduct task/work group meetings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Facilitate internal communication to confirm and advance policies and procedures relative to invasive species management. This includes good communication to build consensus for difficult decisions or areas of disagreement through communication, negotiation and active leadership and using oral communication effectively with other staff, internal partners to complete projects within deadlines.
17.
Lead meetings by utilizing facilitation skills to obtain consensus with a group with various viewpoints.
18.
Provides creative thinking and problem solving both independently and within a team setting.