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Position Title: Supervisory Fish Biologist
Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number: R3-23-11709013-SM-SDHA Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, November 7, 2022 to Friday, November 18, 2022

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Eligibilities

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.

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.

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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

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

A. I possess a Degree: major in biological science that includes at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.)

B. I possess a Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects AND 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

C. I do not possess the education or experience listed above.

Minimum Qualifications GS-12

2. Minimum Qualification GS-12

A. I possess 1 year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service which includes the following experience: 1) Conducting biological surveys for the management, preservation, rehabilitation, and/or enhancement of fish populations; 2) Evaluating results of fish and other aquatic species management activities using standard and novel fish sampling method and statistical analysis; 3) Preparing reports of scientific findings and delivering presentations at professional meetings, conferences, and symposia; 4) Leading biological and technical staff to complete work plan objectives and tasks; 5) Collaborating with others to solve biological problems encountered in fishery management; 6) Preparing annual work plans, budget submissions, and annual reporting.

B. I do not possess the specialized experience as listed above.

Knowledge of the principles, concepts and theories in fishery biology and resource management that are applicable to a wide range of duties.

Knowledge of fishery biology and the principles, techniques, and procedures of fishery management.

Skills and ability to supervise and lead a team of biologists and support staff.

Ability to supervise, motivate; and plan, organize and direct the work of others in accomplishing the mission work.

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