- Position Title
- Fish Biologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R3-24-12418410-RR-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 20, 2024 to Monday, June 3, 2024
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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)
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement
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.
The 0482 has the following basic education requirement. You must possess one of the following.
GS-0482-7 Minimum Qualifications
2.
In order to be qualified at the GS-07 level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications.
GS-0482-9 Minimum Qualifications
3.
In order to be qualified at the GS-09 level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications.
Employee Performance Appraisal Plan (EPAP)
4.
Do you have a current rating of record dated within the past 18 months, at the fully successfully level or higher?
5.
If you answered "No" to question #3, please provide an explanation.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
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 Ihave not been advised that my performance is currently unacceptable."
Knowledge of wide range of standard fish biology methods, techniques and precedents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Assist in the coordination of programs, projects, or operational activities that support fisheries management.
8.
Review fish biology work in progress to ensure instructions are understood and followed.
9.
Identify innovative approaches and solutions to improve fish biology processes in field operations and data collection.
10.
Provide direction to staff in applicable regulations and policies relating to safe work practices, use of hazardous materials and chemicals, and the responsible handling of animals.
Ability to operate computers using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Generate reports and communicate results in writing through the use of various word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
12.
Compile, analyze, and present biological data using database, statistical, and graphic computer software.
13.
Present results of technical content at workshops, professional meetings and symposia.
Ability to develop new partnerships and maintain cooperative relationships.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Communicate ideas and develop cooperative working relationships to establish and accomplish mutual goals.
15.
Communicate ideas or information to individuals or groups to gain support while maintaining positive working relationships.
16.
Work with representatives from states, tribal groups, and other federal entities or non-governmental organizations in the development of management and conservation strategies for use in aquatic natural resource management, including endangered species.
Ability to adapt procedures and schedules to changing conditions and make sound decisions based on scientific principles.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Apply and adapt established biological methods, procedures, and techniques and exercise independent judgment to respond to changing conditions.
18.
Direct office and field work activities of professional and technical personnel.
19.
Troubleshoot problems that arise in the field and take corrective action when necessary.
Skill in the use of fish samplings gears (e.g. lampricide, electrofishers, nets, and traps).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Operate electrofishing gear.
21.
Operate lampricide application equipment.
22.
Operate nets, trawls, and traps.
23.
Operate motorized watercraft, non-motorized watercraft, ATVs, and vehicles with trailers.
24.
Use a variety of freshwater aquatic species survey techniques involving standardized sampling, statistical sampling, and experimental design.
Certification Statement for Assessment Questionnaires
25.
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.