- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary Fisheries Biologist/Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R4OCR-482-486-11-12DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 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.
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• 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.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
4.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: This interdisciplinary position may be filled in any of the following series: Fish Biologist GS-0482, or Wildlife Biologist GS-0486. Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of the interdisciplinary basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If your transcripts do not show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. You may need to submit transcripts for multiple degrees earned or schools attended. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
For each of the following questions, 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 provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
1.
Select the statement that reflects your education for the 0482 series and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position, you must possess the required degree or a combination of education and experience.
2.
Select the statement that reflects your education for the 0486 series and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position, you must possess the required degree or a combination of education and experience.
3.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Fish Biologist/Wildlife Biologist, GS-11 position. Please select only one response.
4.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Fish Biologist/Wildlife Biologist, GS-12 position. Please select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Provide guidance for the development of wildlife or fisheries management plans, wildlife or fisheries habitat management plans, or protection and management of aquatic resources.
6.
Inspect habitat improvement projects for compliance with approved plans and recommends habitat protection or improvements.
7.
Lead the design of fish and amphibian, or wildlife habitat and population monitoring studies and strategies to collect new data required for ensuring habitat and population maintenance.
8.
Provide program leadership for all terrestrial wildlife or fisheries (including threatened, endangered, and sensitive species) resources and management activities on the unit.
9.
Direct the collection and interpretation of terrestrial wildlife or fishery habitat data.
10.
Plan, coordinate, program and direct all activities related to the aquatic or fishery resources or terrestrial wildlife programs including threatened, endangered and sensitive species.
11.
Recommend evaluation and management of habitats as they relate to general Forest resource management.
12.
Plan aquatic, terrestrial or wildlife habitat management programs, with emphasis on maintaining and enhancing bio-diversity
13.
Incorporate National, Regional, and/or Unit priorities into project development.
14.
Review habitat management and improvement plans for technical soundness and adequacy in meeting overall wildlife or fisheries management objectives.
15.
Translate National and Regional policies and direction into Forest level programs and guidance.
16.
Incorporate information from the Endangered Species Act and associated regulations, recovery plans, conservation strategies, management plans, and habitat requirements for threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife or aquatic species into Forest programs, plans, budgets, and direction.
17.
Identify sensitive and controversial issues and management concerns to develop possible solutions or responses by incorporating legal and policy direction, standards and guidelines and current, applicable research, information, and data.
18.
Serve as a member in an Interdisciplinary Planning Teams (IDT) unit.
19.
Develop plans for information and education activities in wildlife or fisheries conservation.
20.
Responsible for assigned area of public relation activities, such as speaking at meetings and participating in field trips.
21.
Provide overall technical guidance to other partnership programs.
22.
Coordinate with a wide variety of agencies or other interested groups with mutual interest in administrative studies, inventories, monitoring, research, and planning for fishery or wildlife populations, habitat protection, and habitat enhancement.
23.
Provide leadership and develops the annual program of work for assigned area and ensures program objectives are considered for the wildlife or fisheries programs.
24.
Coordinate project work with other Unit personnel taking into consideration wildlife or fisheries habitat requirements in relation to other multiple-use management of forest and range activities.
25.
Execute administrative studies and surveys to obtain information on the effects of forest management on wildlife or fishery populations, harvest, and movements.
26.
Develop technical and non-technical guidelines, directives and methods to be integrated into all land and resource programs
27.
Lead budget development and management to support attainment of wildlife or fisheries program objectives including the solicitation of grant and partnership opportunities.
28.
Provide advice on controversial issues and difficult problems involving terrestrial wildlife or fisheries (including threatened, endangered, and sensitive species).
29.
Recognize sensitive and controversial issues and management concerns and develop possible solutions or responses by incorporating legal and policy direction, standards and guidelines, and current, applicable research, information, and data.
30.
Develop technical and non-technical guidelines, directives, and methods, and offer leadership for integrating habitat needs into all land and resource programs.
31.
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.
32.
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.