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Position Title: Biologist
Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number: R9-22-11627021-JH (SDHA) Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, August 26, 2022 to Thursday, September 8, 2022

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a U.S. citizen or national?

A. Yes

B. No

Basic Education requirement GS-401

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. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you meet the basic education requirements for the GS-0401 series

A. I have completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to fish and wildlife biology

B. I have an appropriate combination of education and experience that included completion of courses equivalent to a major field of study (24 semester hours) as in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field.

C. I do not meet the requirements of response A or B above.

Minimum Qualification

2. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for Biologist Senior Forensic Scientist position at the GS-13 grade level.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of experience may include conducting examinations and analyses of a wide variety of wildlife-related evidence items to identify avian species; researching and developing new or modified examination methods and procedures to examine, identify and compare wildlife-related evidence items; and preparing analytical reports and technical information for oral presentation or publication in peer reviewed journals.

B. I do not have the experience described above.

Must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a Forensic Scientist under the requirements of the Society for Wildlife Forensic Science.

3. Have you obtained Certification in a field of Forensic Science?

A. I have not obtained Certification in a field of forensic science, but I am willing to do so.

B. I have obtained Certification as a Forensic Scientist.

This position is subject to medical surveillance examinations as identified in the FWS Service Manual Chapter 242 FW4, Medical Programs.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. I understand that this position is subject to medical surveillance examinations as identified in the FWS Service Manual Chapter 242 FW4, Medical Programs.

A. Yes

B. No

Must have a demonstrated record of peer reviewed scientific publications. Minimum Masters Degree in relevant field.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. Have you published the results of more than one research project in a scientific peer-reviewed publication?

A. Yes

B. No

This position is subject to drug testing under the DOI Drug-free and Alcohol-free Workforce Plan (policy).

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

6. I understand this position is subject to drug testing under the DOI Druug-free and Alcohol-free Workforce Plan (policy).

A. Yes

B. No

Proficiency Testing by area of specialization (e.g. Mammology, Ornithology, Herpetology).

7. Have you participated in a proficiency testing program?

A. I have not participated in a proficiency testing program, but I am willing to do so.

B. I have participated in a proficiency testing program.

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