- Position Title
- Research Ecologist/Wildlife Biologist (Unit Leader)
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-23-12005023-DE-CK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023 to Monday, August 7, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets thedefinitionof surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definitionof displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-0408: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Ecologists.
2.
Basic Requirements for GS-0486 (Research): Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Research Wildlife Biologists.
3.
In addition to the requirements above, you must possess a Ph.D in a related field of study. Do you meet this requirement?
4.
GS-13: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
5.
GS-14: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
6.
I possess a Ph.D. degree and academic post-doctoral research experience that is directly related to a field of study appropriate for the position, which includes a focus focused on biological and/or ecological patterns and processes at local to landscape scales relevant to management, conservation, and restoration of Alaska wildlife populations and habitats. Specific expertise may include organismal biology, population ecology and demographics of wildlife species, terrestrial community ecology, and/or human dimensions of wildlife.
7.
I have experience developing develop innovative approaches to assess and address the vulnerability and resilience of Alaska habitats and species to stressors and inform decisions on conservation and management of wildlife, their habitats, and ecosystems.
8.
I possess strong quantitative skills to support spatial analysis, species interactions, or population, community, and habitat dynamics modeling and be proficient in designing and managing statistically valid survey designs for natural resources.
9.
Choose the one answer which best describes your research experience in obtaining grants and contracts to support research activities related to wildlife biology.
10.
Choose the one answer which best describes your familiarity and experience with field wildlife and ecological techniques.
11.
Choose the one answer which best describes your familiarity and experience with designing, planning and conducting large scale (scope and spatial) field research programs, and analyzing/synthesizing results from field research.
12.
Which best describes your level of knowledge and experience in engaging state and federal stakeholders to help inform wildlife management and policy decisions?
13.
Which best describes your experience in setting priorities and directions that takes into account the needs of several cooperating partner agencies?
14.
Which best describes your experience in communicating/working with federal and state agencies and non-government conservation organizations on issues of wildlife biology through active research projects?
15.
Which best describes your level of knowledge and experience in responding to conservation and resource-use issues by providing ideas, methods, and mechanisms for applying science-based information to important management concerns?
16.
Choose the one answer which best describes your ability to communicate scientific results as demonstrated by publications record (including co-authorship) in peer-reviewed journals dealing directly with wildlife biology, ecology, or terrestrial habitats.
17.
Within the last 3 years, have you made oral or poster presentations at regional, national, or international meetings and conferences related to wildlife or ecological issues?
18.
Choose the one answer which best describes your academic teaching experience in wildlife and ecology or closely related topics.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.