- Position Title
- Research Ecologist/Wildlife Biologist (Assistant Unit Leader)
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-23-12025466-DE-CK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 21, 2023 to Friday, September 1, 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 the definition of 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 definition of 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.
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: specific experience in wildlife biology/terrestrial ecology; application of a field-based research program focused on ecological patterns and processes at landscape to regional scales; and assessment of current and future climate conditions and effects on fish and wildlife and their habitats.
6.
I possess expertise in applied research, and the application of modern quantitative analyses and tools, study design, and analyses relevant to understanding the values and risk attitudes of stakeholders, including from social science data.
7.
Choose the one answer which best describes your research experience in obtaining grants and contracts to support research activities related to wildlife ecology.
8.
Which best describes your level of knowledge and experience in engaging state and federal stakeholders to help inform wildlife management and policy decisions?
9.
Which best describes your experience in setting priorities and directions that takes into account the needs of several cooperating partner agencies?
10.
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?
11.
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?
12.
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 or ecology, terrestrial or aquatic habitats, or wildlife management.
13.
Within the last 3 years, have you made oral or poster presentations at regional, national, or international meetings and conferences related to fisheries, wildlife, or ecological issues?
14.
Choose the one answer which best describes your academic teaching experience in fisheries, wildlife, and ecology or closely related topics.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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.