- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Administrator
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R7-24-12225534-JP-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 4, 2023 to Friday, January 5, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
(1) The spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training
-OR-
(2) The spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty
-OR-
(3) The un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which includes:
All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage)
AND
If you are married to an active-duty service member, documentation verifying active-duty status
OR
If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation showing the member of the armed forces retired, or was released or discharged from active duty, with a disability rating of 100 percent.
OR
If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation showing the member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; documentation verifying the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; documentation verifying the widow or widower's marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); and a statement certifying that the individual seeking to use the authority is the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
(1) The spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training
-OR-
(2) The spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty
-OR-
(3) The un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which includes:
All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage)
AND
If you are married to an active-duty service member, documentation verifying active-duty status
OR
If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation showing the member of the armed forces retired, or was released or discharged from active duty, with a disability rating of 100 percent.
OR
If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation showing the member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; documentation verifying the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; documentation verifying the widow or widower's marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); and a statement certifying that the individual seeking to use the authority is the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
3.
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.
4.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you are ANY of the options below:
- A Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or 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. OR
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligible
5.
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.
6.
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.)
7.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you meet ANY of the eligibilities listed below:
- A Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced
- A Veteran who has a service connected disability of 30% or more
- Certain Overseas Family Members (A family member of a federal employee, or uniformed service member, who has completed 52 weeks of service in a federal position overseas.)
- Peace Corps/VISTA Eligible
- A Foreign Service Employee
- Miscellaneous Authorities not regulated by OPM (Postal Career Service Employee; Postal Rate Commission Employee; Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee)
- DOI or FWS Authorities not regulated by OPM (e.g. Directorate Fellowship Program, Resource Assistants)
- Interchange agreement with other merit systems Eligible
8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment? For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
9.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you are a former Public Land Corps (PLC) Member who meets all the requirements below for non-competitive eligibility:
- Served as a qualified youth, ages 16 to 30 years inclusive, or a veteran age 35 or younger, on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d); and
- Completed the PLC service within the last two (2) years, and
- Possess a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Competitive Hiring Status (PLC)" signed by a bureau PLC Coordinator.
10.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
• are a disabled veteran; OR
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
NOTE: Eligible veterans may be appointed without competition to positions at any grade level through General Schedule (GS) 11 or equivalent. (The promotion potential of the position is not a factor.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
• are a disabled veteran; OR
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
NOTE: Eligible veterans may be appointed without competition to positions at any grade level through General Schedule (GS) 11 or equivalent. (The promotion potential of the position is not a factor.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Assessment 1
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.
Basic Education Requirement
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for a Fish and Wildlife Administrator, GS-0480-14.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0480-14
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the Fish and Wildlife Administrator, GS-0480-14.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
I possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, supervising a team, branch, office or field station.
4.
Please outline where in your resume (month & year-month & year) this experience can be found.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
I possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, solving issues related to conservation management, visitor services, outreach programs, and communications.
6.
Please outline where in your resume (month & year-month & year) this experience can be found.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
I possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, serving as a land management agency representative in negotiating with diverse individuals and groups.
8.
Please outline where in your resume (month & year-month & year) this experience can be found.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
I possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, implementing policies, plans, standards or procedures to carry out fish and wildlife conservation.
10.
Please outline where in your resume (month & year-month & year) this experience can be found.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
I possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, managing a variety of issues and conflicts that affect a diverse group of customers; planning, directing, and executing both short and long term activities in fish and wildlife conservation.
12.
Please outline where in your resume (month & year-month & year) this experience can be found.
Ability to lead and manage a program.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Integrating multiple aspects of ecosystem management, refuge management, fisheries management, endangered species conservation, or law enforcement for the furtherance of the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) or other conservation lands.
14.
Facilitate decision-making and negotiate with others on program goals/issues.
15.
Negotiate controversial or sensitive issues of significant scope, including situations which may require coordination and negotiation with a diverse group of individuals to resolve problems.
16.
Influence individuals to gain acceptance of organizational positions, practices or policies with impacts beyond the local work unit that affect resources on an area-wide, state-wide, region, national or international scale.
Skill in the use of various Human Resources strategies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Hire and develop a diverse, high quality staff whose skills match the changing needs of an organization.
18.
Develop an organizational culture that promotes the free exchange of ideas and opportunities, sustained superior performance, and continuous learning.
19.
Establish a positive accountable performance culture throughout an organization in support of the mission.
20.
Establish organizational training and developmental plans that enhance the capability of employees to meet the changing demands of the future.
21.
Conduct reviews, evaluate, and provide feedback to subordinate staff on work performance.
22.
Perform the full range of performance management including developing performance standards and evaluating, counseling, and mentoring subordinate staff on their performance.
23.
Ensure staff is appropriately deployed, developed, and treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Ability to supervise staff.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Supervise a multidisciplinary staff of scientific, professional, technical, and administrative employees to achieve management objectives.
25.
Perform supervisory duties including coordinating and prioritizing workload, meeting deadlines, mentoring subordinates, and/or leading and promoting a diverse workforce.
26.
Achieve an organizational vision through the work of others.
27.
Analyze issues, situations, and interactions to assess, select, or make optimum use of available data or provide recommendations and solutions related to controversial natural resource and policy questions.
28.
Articulate differing viewpoints to internal staff, stakeholders, or organizational officials.
29.
Establish a positive and accountable staff culture in support of an organization's mission.
Ability to develop and monitor a complex, multi-million dollar, and multiple funding source budget.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Administer an annual budget to accomplish work goals consistent with established laws, policies, priorities and guidelines.
31.
Advise senior management on the development, implementation, and management of a conservation budget. Advise senior management on the development, implementation, and management of a conservation budget.
32.
Prioritize and allocate appropriated funds among appropriate areas within existing budget guidelines and policies.
Ability to develop and effectively communicate and maintain connections of diverse organizational interests.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
33.
Communicate priorities and strategic direction to build organizational credibility and general external support for organizational goals.
34.
Establish connections with diverse interests to communicate priorities and strategic direction.
35.
Lead landscape level planning initiatives in collaboration with other agencies, partners, or special interest groups.
36.
Collaborate with other agencies, partners, or special interest groups on scientific activities regarding natural resource issues.
37.
Develop networks and build alliances with internal and external partners to find common ground, collaborate, build strategic relationships, resolve problems, and/or achieve fish and wildlife conservation goals.
Knowledge of wildlife refuge management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
38.
Utilize new developments in plant, fish, and wildlife management, conservation, preservation, and/or propagation to identify, define, and resolve managerial, administrative, and biological problems often associated with controversial aspects of national resource management.
39.
Apply new scientific findings or advances in fish and wildlife biology to solve problems that are unique, novel or highly controversial using the principles of adaptive management.
40.
Administer a complex natural resource program with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and/or valuating program activities.
41.
Execute natural resource management plans for a national wildlife refuge (e.g., comprehensive conservation plan, habitat management plan, visitor services plans) or another land management unit.
42.
Analyze or evaluate management plans, goals, objectives and resource problems to make determinations as the content, timing, and ongoing applicability of conservation approaches.
Verification of Application
43.
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 m not being considered for this position.