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Position Title
Fish and Wildlife Administrator
Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R3-23-11980339-RR-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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3. Are you a U.S. citizen or national?

 
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Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement GS-0480-14 (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the basic education qualification for this position: (limit characters)
Minimum Qualification Requirement GS-0480-14 (limit characters)
2. Please select how you best meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
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Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of supervision and management to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate program activities. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Collaboratively formulate programmatic visions, strategic plans, policies, and goals to improve an organization.
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4. Supervise a diverse group of subject matter experts and/or subordinate supervisors, addressing strategic planning, and articulating a vision for the organizational unit.
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5. Review and finalize a wide range of documents and briefing materials related to conservation?and resource management issues.
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Skilled in the principle and practices of administrative and program management. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Facilitate an open exchange of ideas and foster an atmosphere of openness, diversity, equitity and inclusion.
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7. Encourage and develop leadership abilities and assist in identifying associated training opportunities for staff and/or team members.
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8. Promote the development of alternative solutions to management problems arising out of changes in work situations.
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9. Prepare position papers; review documents and plans; and implement decisions.
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Knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulatory requirements governing activities to provide expert technical advice to Leadership. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Review proposed projects for biological soundness and compatibility with fish and/or wildlife conservation and/or restoration program objectives.
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11. Apply knowledge of conceptual and technological advances in natural resource management in order to evaluate project and study proposals, methodology and determine feasibility.
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Knowledge sufficient to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency as well as functional resource and fiscal plans. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Develop and execute budgets, from a variety of funding sources, for staffing and administration of programs.
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13. Establish and/or ensure effective internal budgetary and procedural controls are developed and maintained to ensure the integrity of the organization.
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14. 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.
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15. Develop and implement electronic workflow and project tracking systems to identify impediments to effective and efficient workload management.
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Knowledge of the arts of communication and the ability to work effectively with the Regional Office staff, peers, and superiors and external partners. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Develop networks and effectively build coalitions in order to achieve program goals and objectives and successfully implement cross-functional activities.
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17. Collaborate across resource specialties and organizational boundaries.
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18. Represent the agency/organization before Federal, State, local and Tribal government officials, and/or non-governmental organizations, to convey policies and programs.
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19. Coordinate policy on natural resources matters among other Regions and Federal agencies and other stakeholders in regards to regulatory or legislative initiatives.
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20. Communicate a clear and compelling vision that provides employees with a sense of direction and solicits broad support from key stakeholders.
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