- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-R6-GVA-12211442-DP-BE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023 to Tuesday, November 28, 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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
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 and/or Education Requirements to qualify 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.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to meeting the Specialized Experience Requirements for the Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-9 position. Please select only one response.
3.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to meeting the Specialized Experience Requirements for the Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-11 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.
4.
Provide technical advice and leadership for wildlife management program by gathering, compiling and analyzing data to determine wildlife habitat requirements and management needs.
5.
Determine the need for and recommend wildlife habitat restoration, enhancement or improvement projects.
6.
Study and recommend solutions to special condition problems involving wildlife habitat protection.
7.
Prepare, recommend or review annual operating plans for wildlife habitat improvement projects.
8.
Provide wildlife management input for the land management planning team.
9.
Develop biological evaluations for review by journey-level biologists.
10.
Inspect habitat improvement projects for compliance with approved plans and recommend improvements.
11.
Prepare or review biological evaluations for threatened, endangered or sensitive species.
12.
Coordinate wildlife management activities with other resources, recognize problems and recommend preventative or mitigation actions.
13.
Prepare project work plans and coordinate project work with other unit personnel considering wildlife habitat requirements in relation to other multiple-use management of forest and range activities.
14.
Review Environmental Assessments to determine adequacy of coordination of wildlife needs.
15.
Coordinate wildlife management with timber, grazing, minerals and recreation and other resource programs.
16.
Gather information used in environmental assessment and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources.
17.
Prepare environmental analysis reports affecting wildlife resources.
18.
Provide professional wildlife expertise in protection, management, and improvement of wildlife within framework of multiple-use management of forest and rangelands.
19.
Provide guidance for development of wildlife or habitat management plans for technical soundness and adequacy in meeting overall wildlife management objectives and ensure plans are implemented.
20.
Correlate wildlife management with other resource uses (e.g. timber, recreation, and minerals management) and implement wildlife habitat management programs with emphasis on maintaining and enhancing bio-diversity.
21.
Analyze data to assess effects of management activities on fish, wildlife and plant resources and document in an Environmental Assessment.
22.
Conduct and monitor special studies on habitat of unique, rare, threatened and endangered species and make recommendations for habitat protections.
23.
Work cooperatively with State wildlife resource agencies
24.
Manage partnership programs for wildlife and rare plants.
25.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams in all aspects of natural resource management including program evaluation.
26.
Serve as project leader on wildlife habitat improvement projects.
27.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate impact of Service or non-Service activities on National Forest lands.
28.
Provide leadership in inventories and evaluation of habitat conditions and needs for upland game, small game, big game, waterfowl, fur-bearers, and non-game species.
29.
Develop and implement wildlife interpretative programs and other means to promote unit fish and wildlife programs.
30.
Provide functional assistance to other unit personnel to determine current progress in meeting planned programs and objectives, effectiveness of training, and opportunities for cooperative work.
31.
Review Out-Service reports and prepare recommendations or reports.
32.
Develop or provide input into annual program of work determining budgeting and staffing needs.
33.
Prepare reports and recommendations on wildlife program activities measuring responses to management activities, including annual surveys to determine status of endangered, threatened, sensitive, and other wildlife species and animal damage surveys.
34.
Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources.
35.
Contribute to evaluation of alternatives and development of final recommendations for environmental impact to wildlife resources.
36.
Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
37.
Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.
38.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
39.
Serve as project leader on wildlife habitat improvement projects.
40.
Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve vision and mission of the organization.
41.
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, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
42.
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.