- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Administrator
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- MR-23-11852842-RM-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 12, 2024 to Monday, March 25, 2024
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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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
GS-480 Educational Requirement
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.
GS-480 Educational Requirement
GS-480-15 Specialized Experience
2.
GS-480-15 Specialized Experience Question
This in a drug testing designated position under criteria established in the Department of the Interior's Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (PB 17-15) dated October 26, 2017. As such, the incumbent will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing as well as random testing while occupying this position.
3.
Drug Testing Designated Position Question
Mastery of the theories and practices of administration management, knowledge of natural resources management, and strong leadership abilities to effectively serve as the Depurty Regional Director.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Direct and provide leadership and guidance on policy, program planning and development for program management and operations.
5.
Provide direction to and coordinate aquatic resource management activities between programs, ensuring resource management objectives are identified and met.
6.
Advise and represent senior management on complex wildlife policy issues related to renewable energy, water resource management, or other actions that may affect wildlife management and conservation.
7.
Analyze issues, situations, and interactions in order to advise senior decision-makers on management and conservation recommendations.
Mastery knowledge of the Federal planning, budget, information and organization analysis, program evalulation, and legislative processes and an understanding of how such functions impact the protection and development of the resource programs of the Service
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Manage a program budget consistent with applicable policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
9.
Provide leadership, guidance and direction to subgroups of an organization to prepare budget requests, justifications and/or reporting to meet the priorities, as they relate to an organization.
10.
Coordinate with program officials the gathering of data and comments relating to information collection and prepare final submission package or product to the Office of Management and Budget.
11.
Coordinate and communicate with Congress, other federal agencies and departments, state agencies, other countries' governments, non-government organizations, and the private sector while acting in accordance with relevant legislation.
12.
Assess the impact of legislation and legal decision on natural resource management practices and programs.
Skill to work effectively with high level officials and ability to persuade others and build consensus to gain cooperation from others to accomplish the organizational goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Influence and persuade persons or groups within and outside an organization to gain acceptance of practices, policies, or decisions.
14.
Persuade others and build consensus; gain cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; facilitate win-win situations; and maximize use of resources within applicable regulatory limits.
15.
Communicate with members of congress, state, county and local representatives, the public and private sector to coordinate critical service programs and evaluations of programs.
16.
Advise senior government officials on opportunities, initiatives, and activities to support and promote priority messages to external audiences.
17.
Analyze and explain differing viewpoints related to complex wildlife policy issues to internal staff, stakeholders and senior agency officials.
Skill to supervise or manage a staff
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Supervise a diverse group of subject matter specialists, addressing strategic planning, and articulating a vision for the organizational unit.
19.
Manage the operations of or directly supervise the administrative staff in implementing regulations and policies governing administrative activities and procedures involving grants management.
20.
Supervise and manage professional, technical, and administrative personnel, assign work, set priorities.
21.
Mediate or take corrective action to resolve employee relation problems or complaints.
Skill to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization and recognize the impact of alternative courses.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Analyze issues, situations, and interactions to provide recommendations and solutions related to complex or controversial natural resource and policy issues.
23.
Establish connections with diverse interests to communicate priorities and strategic direction.
24.
Review, formulate and influence the establishment of natural resoource policies, plans, programs, and/or procedures of regional or national scope.
25.
Negotiate controversial issues and persuades others regarding validity of findings and recommendations.