- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-23-12127726-CN-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 15, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
3.
Please select YES to this Eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you MUST submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1)
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you MUST submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1)
Assessment 1
Basic Qualification
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.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements below.
Minimum qualification GS-12
2.
Please select one response from the choices below to show how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the grade GS-12 level.
Knowledge of theory, principles and methods of fish and wildlife biology and related disciplines such as forestry, range, and agriculture in order to act as an expert and central point of contact for conservation projects and partnerships in the assigned geographic area.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Implement knowledge of state-of-art habitat restoration, enhancement, creation and protection.
4.
Interpret habitat restoration by applying principles of fish and wildlife biology, aquatic and plant ecology, and hydrology.
5.
Participate in landscape-level planning efforts (community, watershed, or regional planning) to help establish the best course of action to ensure sustainable ecosystems for fish, wildlife, and people.
6.
Provide technical guidance on fish passage design and fish passage barrier removal, streambank restoration, and invasive plant management projects, which results in on-the-ground improvements for aquatic habitats.
7.
Propose, design, and conduct high priority recovery tasks for listed species and their habitats on privately-owned lands with emphasis on stream, wetland, riparian and upland habitat restoration and enhancement.
Knowledge of implications of existing habitat preservation activities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Serves in a role that influences project evaluation and ranking criteria to address problems affecting threatened and endangered species or species at risk for listing under the Endangered Species Act.
9.
Participate in multidisciplinary planning efforts with State conservation agencies and State leadership to provide technical assistance in delivery of programs for habitat restoration and enhancement projects on private lands that conserve Federal trust resources.
10.
Develop strategies for habitat restoration in coordination with local, state, federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private landowners.
11.
Apply the requirements of the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Water Act to review and conduct fish and wildlife species recovery and habitat restoration projects and activities.
12.
Provide recommendations on new recovery plan development, revision of existing plans, recovery implementation strategy development, and implementation of high priority recovery tasks to supervisor for planning and budget purposes.
Knowledge of methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and the improvement of management processes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Develop annual and long-range goals, objectives, plans and budgets for watersheds, focus areas, and ecosystem priorities.
14.
Participate in all aspects of habitat restoration projects including conducting landowner contacts and feasibility determinations, planning and design, securing permits and funding, developing and submitting Private Landowner Agreements, interacting with contractors, providing construction oversight, and monitoring habitat improvements.
15.
Conduct quality control reviews on habitat restoration projects and use data to formulate recommendations for changes, elimination or improvement of operations and program plans.
Skill to develop, train, and support all staff and mentor other private lands staff.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Train or mentor peers and new staff on habitat restoration to ensure the technical quality and consistency of organizational work products to support employee development.
17.
Provide guidance to staff and others to ensure that all Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) projects are conducted in compliance with relevant Environmental statutes, regulations, policy, and procedures.
18.
Lead teams, workgroups, and stakeholders focused on the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources with an emphasis on fish and wildlife.
Skill in strategic communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Communicate verbally about complex fish and wildlife conservation concepts or issues to state, federal, and tribal governments, and/or public and private entities representing a broad range of conservation concerns.
20.
Communicate ideas and other information regarding natural resources to individuals and groups to gain support where divergent points of view exist.
21.
Develop new points-of-contact with a variety of stakeholders (federal, state, and local agencies, native and tribal organizations, nongovernmental conservation organizations, private corporations, and the general public) to establish or maintain positive working partnerships in order to pursue an organization's goals for wildlife management programs.
Certification Screen-out
22.
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.