- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-24-12222792-LAS-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 30, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 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 Department of Interior 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 Department of Interior. 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 Department of Interior 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 Department of Interior. 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.
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (All SF-50s) and acceptable performance (performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (All SF-50s) and acceptable performance (performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
4.
Please select YES to this Eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Department of the Interior 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. Department of the Interior. 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. Department of the Interior 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. Department of the Interior. 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 Education
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.
Please select the letter that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for the GS-0482-09 position.
Minimum Qualification GS-9
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-09 level.
Required Assessment Questionnaire Task Statements
3.
Do you have a current rating of record dated within the past 18 months, at the fully successfully level or higher?
4.
If you answered no to the preceding question, please provide an explanation.
5.
If you do not have a current rating of record available, you must certify that your performance is acceptable, and you have not been advised that your performance is currently at an unacceptable level. "I certify that my performance is acceptable, and I have not been advised that my performance is currently unacceptable."
Knowledge of the principles of fish biology to apply techniques to fish habitat and population investigations (with emphasis on salmonids).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Investigates the influences of land management, river management, and large-scale river and watershed restoration on fishery resources.
7.
Design and coordinate studies, utilizing established biological principles and methodology, to assess fish population and distributions.
8.
Conduct fishery investigations to predict and identify the effects of land and water development projects on the distribution and abundance of fish and their habitats.
9.
Conduct field investigations into the biology/habitat requirements of anadromous fish.
10.
Apply scientific findings in the fields of fish biology and related fields (ecology, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, water quality and statistics) to reconcile critical problems in fishery management, fish habitat, recreation and protection.
Ability to supervise and direct the activities of permanent, term, and temporary staff participating in a wide array of scientific field investigations to accomplish organizational goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Lead field crews performing fish sampling studies.
12.
Lead and provide instructions and guidance to others on how to complete fish and/or aquatic studies.
13.
Prepare or guide the preparation of correspondence pertaining to technical aspects of work.
14.
Formulate recommendations that guide future programs and influence the improvements in fish management.
Ability to coordinate and work with a variety of partner agencies and entities, including Federal, Tribal, and State fishery resource agencies to implement jointly projects of mutual interest.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Work with others to resolve biological and fisheries related conflicts between Federal, State, Tribal or private groups.
16.
Coordinate project activities related to fish and/or aquatic species with a variety of partner agencies and entities including government and private organizations.
17.
Communicate ideas and other information related to fish and/or aquatic species to individuals and groups to gain support and to maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to write technical proposals, grant requests, and reports for the purposes of the work, investigation methods, analysis, results, and explicitly address assumptions and uncertainties.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Write reports of field investigations documenting the status of fish resources and their habitat needs.
19.
Compile, query, and summarize fishery data in tabular, graphic, or narrative form to analyze and reach a conclusion.
20.
Use a computer and a variety of software to compile, summarize, and analyze field data concerning fish populations and their habitats.
21.
Prepare fish and aquatic resource technical reports, including project reports and summaries, biological narratives, and/or survey findings.
Certification Statement
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.