- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-R6-12212342-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-0486-7 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-0486-9 position. Please select only one response.
4.
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.
5.
Provide guidance for the development of wildlife or habitat management plans for technical soundness and adequacy in meeting overall wildlife management objectives and ensure plans are implemented.
6.
Participate in wildlife monitoring program activities by making observations, gathering data, and reporting findings.
7.
Gather information to be used in environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources.
8.
Conduct inventories for game and nongame wildlife, including threatened and endangered species for land management planning, coordination with other resource programs, wildlife management plans, environmental assessments, biological evaluations and other purposes.
9.
Gather and analyze data to determine wildlife habitat requirements and management needs.
10.
Collect field data on wildlife habitats and vegetation for preparation of wildlife, habitat, range allotment, deer herd, and other maps and management plans.
11.
Provide professional wildlife expertise in the protection, management, and improvement of wildlife within the framework of multiple-use management of forest and rangelands.
12.
Provide guidance for the development of wildlife or habitat management plans for technical soundness and adequacy in meeting overall wildlife management objectives and ensure plans are implemented.
13.
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.
14.
Analyze data to assess the effects of management activities on fish, wildlife and plant resources and document in an Environmental Assessment.
15.
Conduct and monitor special studies on the habitat of unique, rare, threatened and endangered species and make recommendations for habitat protections.
16.
Prepare biological evaluations for threatened, endangered or sensitive species.
17.
Serve as project leader on wildlife habitat improvement projects.
18.
Recommend annual operating plans and budgets for wildlife habitat improvement and animal damage control projects in consideration of biological needs, project standards, and the needs of other resources.
19.
Evaluate and classify vegetation, soils and water quality to determine suitable habitats.
20.
Integrate wildlife management into forestry, recreation and other management activities.
21.
Inspect habitat improvement projects for compliance with approved plans and recommend improvements.
22.
Prepare or review biological evaluations for threatened, endangered or sensitive species.
23.
Coordinate wildlife management activities with other resources, recognize problems and recommend preventative or mitigation actions.
24.
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.
Review Environmental Assessments to determine the adequacy of coordination of wildlife needs.
Review Environmental Assessments to determine the adequacy of coordination of wildlife needs.
25.
Prepare environmental analysis reports.
26.
Provide input into the annual program of work determining budgeting and staffing needs.
27.
Prepare operational schedules and plans to accomplish wildlife programs.
28.
Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources.
29.
Develop plans for information and education activities in wildlife conservation.
30.
Develop or provide input into the annual program of work determining budgeting and staffing needs.
31.
Prepare reports and recommendations on wildlife program activities measuring responses to management activities, including annual surveys to determine the status of endangered, threatened, sensitive, and other wildlife species and animal damage surveys.
32.
Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources.
33.
Contribute to the evaluation of alternatives and the development of final recommendations for environmental impact to wildlife resources.
34.
Assign areas of public relation activities, such as speaking at meetings and participating in field trips.
35.
Provide technical advice and leadership for a wildlife management program.
36.
Assist with communications and interpretive programs relative to wildlife and their habitats.
37.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams to address natural resource management issues.
38.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate impact of Service or non-Service activities on National Forest lands.
39.
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.
40.
Develop and implement wildlife interpretative programs and other means to promote unit fish and wildlife programs.
41.
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.
42.
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.
43.
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.