- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-R6-12168559-DP-BMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 24, 2023 to Monday, October 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON EDUCATION. PROVIDE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL COURSEWORK.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for this position. Please select only one response.
This section will be used to determine if you meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the Specialized Experience Requirements for the Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-13 position. Please select only one response.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Mastery of professional concepts, principles, and practices of wildlife ecology sufficient to serve as an expert in the development of plans.
4.
Serves as the Region's liaison with line and resource managers with respect to the technical aspects and the practical applications of wildlife ecology.
5.
Provide long-range resource planning, program direction, coordination, and evaluation of wildlife habitat management and related activities in the management of a wildlife program.
6.
Serve as the Regional Wildlife manager.
7.
Develops, field tests, and oversees implementation of wildlife-related models and data bases; the integration of habitat models and other resource planning and evaluation models.
8.
Develops, field tests, and oversees implementation of wildlife-related models and data bases; the integration of habitat models and other resource planning and evaluation models.
9.
Responsible for coordination of development, application, and training in wildlife ecology and habitat planning, evaluation and monitoring procedures for the Region.
10.
Involved in planning and development of partnerships with other federal, state and local agencies, universities and colleges, conservation groups and interested corporations.
11.
Lead in the development and implementation of guidelines for effective partnerships, and in monitoring and evaluating project results.
12.
Maintains liaison with Forest Service Research and universities on the technical aspects of procedures and techniques for the wildlife ecology program in order to stay current on research programs
13.
Communicate critical issues to national and regional leadership, other federal agencies, state and local agencies, and the public.
14.
Present clear, concise, and well-structured oral presentation that address the designated issue.
15.
Develop and present briefing package and prepare a variety of related reports.
16.
Prepares and presents professional papers on wildlife ecology topics.
17.
Prepare response to congressional inquiries, audit reports, inspection reports, and public committees.
18.
Prepares Forest Service Manual and Handbook supplements relating to wildlife habitat planning and evaluation.
19.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
20.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience and/or education or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.