- Position Title
- Wildlife Refuge Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-23-11855346-AA-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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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.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement for 485 Series
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 for 485 Series
Specialized experience
2.
I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Knowledge of applying, theories, principles, practices, and techniques of population, wildlife, and plant biology to include species lifecycle requirements (conservation biology, landscape ecology) sufficient to independently perform a variety of natural resource assignments and solve minor issues and problems related to the management of a wildlife refuge.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assist in administering wildlife and habitat management practices that improve wildlife habitat.
4.
Plan, organize, and implement technical biological work, habitat management and/or restoration work.
5.
Analyze biological data from habitat management projects to verify content validity.
6.
Apply knowledge of natural resource management principles, practices and concepts to completion of work.
7.
Assist in implementing natural resource projects related to invasive plants.
Ability to prepare and review habitat management projects and apply and carry out habitat management techniques sufficient to recognize where improvements could be made and recommend possible ways to achieve the change
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Assist in administrating wildlife and habitat management practices that improve wildlife habitat.
9.
Plan, coordinate, or administer activities such as grazing, hunting, and/or invasive species control and prevention on refuges/public lands.
10.
Assist in conducting wildlife management or land management techniques (grazing, farming, seeding, trapping, depredation control) to benefit fish or wildlife.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Refuge assets and equipment to ensure accountability, functionality and safety.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Assemble and enter data into a database for recording costs of maintaining, repairing and/or replacing real property assets.
12.
Assist with management of property, such as equipment, buildings, water control structures, buildings, fences, roads, trails, and interpretation and visitor facilities, to include determining priorities of maintenance needs and managing real property inventory.
13.
Maintain and repair facilities and equipment such as buildings, boats, engines, water control structures, cranes, grounds, fences, interpretation and visitor facilities, roads, signs, and equipment.
14.
Determine purchase of supplies, services, and equipment to meet needs.
15.
Assist with managing the maintenance of facilities and equipment, such as buildings, boats, water control structures, cranes, grounds, fences, interpretation and visitor facilities, roads, signs, and equipment.
16.
Coordinate maintenance needs and schedules with maintenance staff
Skill in written communication sufficient to draft correspondence, scientific and administrative reports, management plans, scopes of work, and similar documents, and draft a variety of informational and educational materials including brochures, fact sheets, and press releases.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Resolve problems in the work place (environmental, equipment, communication, or interpersonal).
18.
Write habitat management plans, or other long-range planning for natural resource management.
19.
Prepare permits allowing specific uses on public lands (i.e. natural wildlife refuge).
Ability to monitor and train lower-graded employees and volunteers to accomplish assigned work projects. Foster group spirit, cooperation, and teamwork.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Assist with recruitment and training of seasonal and volunteer staff
21.
Develop volunteer schedules and work projects and monitor progress
22.
Draft volunteer job descriptions
23.
Train volunteers from a variety of sources (e.g., Senior Volunteer Corps, Student Conservation Association, AmeriCorps, Scouts, RV Campers, Youth Conservation Corps, etc.) to assist in habitat improvement projects or in greeting, guiding or educating visitors.
24.
Lead volunteer work projects in support of public lands conservation.
Skill in oral communication sufficient to address a variety of individuals/groups while delivering a variety of reports, presentations, or conducting tours.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Resolve problems in the work place (environmental, equipment, communication, or interpersonal).
26.
Instruct lower graded employees or volunteers on tasks to be performed.
Ability to communicate effectively with Refuge/WMD staff, the general public, non-governmental organizations, and other local, state, and Federal agencies, and work cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups to solve problems, promote cooperation, and inform the public of issues facing the Refuge/WMD
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Work cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups to solve problems, promote cooperation, and inform the public of natural resource issues.
28.
Work with partner groups including NGOs, state, local, and federal partners that administer other programs within the refuge/public land administrative boundary to maximize efforts for wildlife related outcomes.
29.
Collaborate with other agencies, partners, special interest groups or public in the management of a natural resource or conservation program.
Basic knowledge of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Participate in the development of required National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation (or portions thereof) such as Environmental Assessments (EAs), Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations, or archeological clearances.
31.
Participate in the management and monitoring of wildlife, plants and habitats, including endangered and exotic species, meets program goals and legal (NEPA, etc.) requirements.
32.
Write portions of conservation plans, habitat management plans, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements or biological opinions