- Position Title
- Fisheries Biologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R10OCR-FISHBIO-07-11-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 1, 2023 to Friday, September 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Fish Biologist, GS-0482 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. This section will be used to determine if you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON EDUCATION. PROVIDE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL COURSEWORK.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Fish Biologist, GS-0482, position. Please select only one response.
This section will be used to determine if you meet the Specialized Experience and/or Education Requirements to qualify for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON EDUCATION. PROVIDE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL COURSEWORK.
2.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the specialized experience for the Fish Biologist, GS-0482-07. Please select only one response.
3.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the specialized experience for the Fish Biologist, GS-0482-09. Please select only one response.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Collect field data on fish habitats and other aquatic resources.
5.
Conduct aquatic habitat/fish inventories for a fisheries program.
6.
Participate in investigations and surveys necessary for protection, restoration and enhancement of fish habitat.
7.
Develops standard plans for evaluating fisheries and riparian habitat. Studies and recommends solutions to special coordination problems involving fish habitat protection.
8.
Lead fish habitat improvement projects, habitat inventory or monitoring programs.
9.
Analyze data to recommend solutions to special issues or problems involving aquatic species resources.
10.
Work cooperatively with external agencies or other external groups to manage aquatic species and habitats.
11.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams for district or forest or equivalent level to prepare portions of environmental analysis reports or related reports.
12.
Present the facts and issues of fisheries management research.
13.
Collaborate with employees who are engaged in fishery or resource management related work.
14.
Participate in fishery monitoring program activities by making observations, gathering data, and reporting findings.
15.
Assemble biological data from records to document the results of past fishery and aquatic resources activities.
16.
Participate in studies and plans proposed for resource management activities to ensure they are implemented according to resource management plans.
17.
Prepare written reports or limited environmental analyses regarding fishery habitat and related resources.
18.
Monitor stream flow and fish habitat conditions to determine compliance with standards and guidelines.
19.
Assist with developing project plans related to aquatic species or habitat improvement.
20.
Participate in limited studies of fishery/aquatic species populations.
21.
Develop project plans related to aquatic species or habitat improvement.
22.
Coordinate limited studies of fishery/aquatic species populations.
23.
Prepares environmental analysis reports as needed, and develops biological evaluations for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species.
24.
Organize, sort, and manage data sets and to process data such as statistical software, GIS, remote data collection software.
25.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
26.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.