- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-22-11560055-CL-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Monday, July 18, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement
For each question, choose the response that best describes your education and experience. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Choose the response that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the requirements for the 486 Occupational Series.
Minimum Qualifications
2.
Choose the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level.
Skill in problem solving to enable recognition of critical trends in natural resources and to assess, select, and make optimal use of precedents and available data, and to draw sound conclusions as to the action to be recommended.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop and review wildlife management plans or study proposals covering existing and new biological programs.
4.
Analyze and map biological information and geographic data (e.g., population dynamics, home range or habitat use analysis) with statistical and Geographic Information System (GIS) application software to inform biological programs and management decisions.
5.
Work with managers and/or biologists to identify monitoring priorities and objectives and assist in the resolution of conflicting objectives.
Knowledge of and skill in applying 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.
6.
Evaluate potential and realized impacts of specific wildlife management actions on target populations and habitats within an adaptive management framework.
7.
Act as a representative at interagency planning sessions and other meetings to present technical information pertaining to wildlife and other natural resources issues to a variety of audiences.
8.
Prioritize a series of projects in different stages of development and with rigorous deadlines for a program.
Skill in remaining 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.
Use qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze findings, to include biological data in geographic information systems (GIS).
10.
Use scientific information to develop and prepare management plans that meet and/or are consistent with refuge objectives, environmental laws, compliance requirements, and other bureau or agency policies.
11.
Develop or modify surveys using the principles of existing techniques and methods of sampling, collecting, and analyzing biological data to collect monitoring data for species or habitats.
Skill in applying and adapting biological methods, procedures, and techniques and in exercising independent judgment in order to make day-to-day decisions where standard methods and procedures do not apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Develop and review wildlife management plans or study proposals covering existing and new biological programs.
13.
Recommend management practices based on data analysis, field observation, and monitoring programs.
14.
Direct and coordinate a biological program that includes a variety of wildlife and plant surveys.
Ability to work effectively with others to delegate and prioritize work; to provide quality control oversight of work products; to coordinate activities with other agencies and organizations; and, when applicable, to provide technical instructions to lower grade biologists and technicians.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Coordinate verbally with managers and other staff pertaining to biological and management programs.
16.
Maintain working relationships through written and/or verbal communication with stakeholders, program partners, and the public.
17.
Provide biological advice and guidance to management in the development of management plans and coordinate activities with involved agencies, researchers, and other stakeholders.