- Position Title
- Wildlife Refuge Manager
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-23-12116429-DMJ-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 5, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than 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. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
• 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. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Basic (Education) Requirement
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.
1.
Please select the response below that indicates how you meet the basic education requirement for this position.
Specialized Experience
2.
Minimum Qualification for GS-0485-12
3.
Choose the response that best describes your experience in this area.
4.
Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. Please respond N/A if not applicable.
5.
Choose the response that best describes your experience to the area.
6.
Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. Please respond NA if not applicable.
7.
Choose the response that best describes your experience in this area.
8.
Please indicate where in your resume the experience from the above question can be found. Please respond NA if not applicable.
9.
Choose the response that best describes your experience in this area.
10.
Please indicate where in your resume the experience from the above question can be found. Please respond NA if not applicable.
Knowledge of natural resource laws, regulations, and polices including the National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act (NWRIA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and their requirements sufficient to manage a wildlife refuge.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Draft and prepare natural resource management plan(s), endangered species recovery plan(s), environmental impact statement(s), environmental assessment(s), grant proposal(s), management plan(s), research proposal(s), or public use plan(s).
12.
Ensure refuge actions comply with the Endangered Species Act, NEPA, and other natural resource policies and guidelines for management of threatened or endangered species and natural resources.
13.
Prepare, review and edit administrative reports, technical reports and/or other documents associated with wildlife management, habitat management and administrative programs.
14.
Complete compatibility determinations for permitted activities on the national wildlife refuge, and the development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, Environmental Assessments (EAs), Section 7 consultations, and other permit and environmental compliance requirements.
15.
Prepare and issue special use permits, and determine restrictions/limitations of authorized usage.
Knowledge of planning and budgeting processes to participate in the development of long-range plans, annual work plans, and associated budgeting.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Administer an annual budget to accomplish work goals consistent with established policies and guidelines, including managing a budget with multiple funding accounts, budget development, tracking, and reporting.
17.
Develop long-range plans and strategies for the management of natural resources on a national wildlife refuge.
18.
Determine budget needs and prepare finding proposals, budget requests, estimates, and justifications for funding.
19.
Assist in managing a budget with multiple funding accounts, including budget development, tracking, and reporting.
20.
Complete data calls and administrative reports including documenting project specific or yearly accomplishments and budget justifications.
Skill in applying a wide range of theories, principles and concepts of population and wildlife and aquatic biology, wildlife management, species lifecycle requirements/management, and conservation biology.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Plan and implement habitat and wildlife management, habitat restoration and invasive control
projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife.
projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife.
22.
Apply the principles and theories of wildlife management, botany, zoology and other biological sciences to address
important natural resource issues.
important natural resource issues.
23.
Plan, coordinate, and administer wildlife refuge activities such as hunting, invasive weed management and control,
desert and riparian restoration and revegetation.
desert and riparian restoration and revegetation.
24.
Improve management efforts for native wildlife including bighorn sheep, or rare desert fish in accordance with research
principles, techniques, and biology.
principles, techniques, and biology.
25.
Direct or supervise planning and management of wildlife programs and operations (e.g., wildlife management and census, habitat monitoring, prescribed burning, water control activities, biological research, and public recreational use).
Ability to communicate and work closely with other federal, state, tribal, and local government officials as well as interest groups in areas of resource use conflict and allocation, and where cross-cultural understanding and appreciation is crucial.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Coordinate management programs with federal, state, tribal, local governments and NGOs.
27.
Develop necessary cooperative relationships, memoranda of understanding (MOUs) or cooperative agreements with
other agencies or other partners which assist in accomplishing program goals.
other agencies or other partners which assist in accomplishing program goals.
28.
Organize and lead meetings where important and controversial issues are discussed among diverse interested
29.
Communicate effectively and proactively, both orally and in writing, within the agency, with tribal, state and local government, agency partners, and the general public.
Ability to supervise a multi-disciplinary staff and achieve management objectives by working with others.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Complete performance plans and evaluate subordinate staff on their work performance and professional growth.
31.
Identify issues, problems, and objectives for the refuge and determine approaches with which to deal with them effectively using available staff, funding and other resources.
32.
Plan, assign and review the work of staff members.
33.
Supervise a diverse team of permanent and temporary staff members, contractors, interns, and volunteers.
34.
Implement and oversee contracts for large natural resource or construction projects.
Certification Statement
35.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.