- Position Title
- Rangeland Management Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R6-23-12128713-MR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 18, 2023 to Friday, October 13, 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 Requirements for Rangeland Mgmt
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.
Rangeland Management Series 0454 - Individual Occupational Requirements
Minimum Experience GS11
2.
Specialized Experience GS-11
Knowledge of the principles and practices of fire ecology, invasive species biology and management, rangeland management, natural resource management, and conservation biology,
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Deliver wildlife and wildlife habitat management activities such as invasives control, prescribed burning, reestablishing native plant communities, farming type practices, and hunting programs that are adapted to local ecosystems.
4.
Assess impacts of new actions and permit requests on resources and management programs of the refuge, or other federal land management unit, consistent with sound biology, compatibility standards, regulations, and policies.
5.
Implement habitat management practices based on assessment of wildlife habitat conditions and analysis of monitoring data.
Knowledge to develop and coordinate diverse, complex resource conservation programs, to identify and reconcile conflicting points of view, to identify multiple-use objectives and needs, and to determine the effectiveness of alternative strategies in order to best attain overall Service goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Deliver refuge (or equivalent) wildlife and wildlife habitat management activities such as invasives control, prescribed burning, reestablishing native plant communities, farming type practices, and hunting programs that are adapted to local ecosystems.
7.
Communicate and coordinate natural resources issues with diverse groups of people, often with conflicting interests, to develop and maintain ongoing partnerships or relationships with other agencies, organizations, or special interest groups.
8.
Collaborate with other agencies, partners, special interest groups or the public to discuss conservation issues related to program goals.
Ability to work effectively with people having widely variable positions/objectives in land use planning including staff from local, state, and federal agencies; land owners; and academicians.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Plan and coordinate projects on national wildlife refuges that involve work by refuge staff, volunteers, and youth program participants
10.
Lead others and oversee the handling, mixing, and use of herbicides to control weeds in compliance with label, laws, regulations, and policies
11.
Skill to effectively interact with Refuge/Wetland Management Districts (WMD) staff, the general public, non-governmental organizations, and other local, state, and Federal agencies sufficient to work cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups to solve problems, promote cooperation, and inform the public of issues facing the Refuge/Wetland Management Districts (WMD).
Knowledge of grazing practices, rangeland management, prescribe fire and their effects on rangeland ecosystems. Incumbent must be able to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of implementing rangeland management practices that will improve or restore rangeland ecosystems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Conducts active stewardship of natural resources on and/or adjacent to Refuge boundaries including programs such as farming, haying, invasive species control, seeding, Rx fire management, and water level manipulation.
13.
Assists management in the development of long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets and work schedules.
14.
Implement habitat management practices based on assessment of wildlife habitat conditions and analysis of monitoring data.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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.