USA Staffing

Position Title: Fish Biologist
Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number: R5-24-12551790-AW-RCG Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, September 23, 2024 to Friday, October 4, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please 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 service which includes character of service.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Basom, NY

B. Oswego, NY

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Thank you for your interest in completing the Occupational Questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making preliminary screening decisions for the Fish Biologist position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Additional steps in the selection process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability.

Basic Education Requirements

1. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for the GS-0482 occupational series.

A. I have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in biological science that included at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. Note: If courses in aquatic and the animal sciences are not clearly identified on transcript and knowledge of such subjects was obtained in other coursework, you must include a description of such courses, to include syllabus as provided in official college catalog.

B. I have a combination of education from an accredited college or university and experience--courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in "A" above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note: If courses in aquatic and the animal sciences are not clearly identified on transcript and knowledge of such subjects was obtained in other coursework, you must include a description of such courses, to include syllabus as provided in official college catalog.

C. I do not have the education or experience described.

Minimum Qualification GS-09

2. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the GS-0482-09 minimum qualification requirements for this position:

A. I have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: (1) assists in performing ecological studies; (2) develops study designs related to fish populations; and (3) conducts data analysis of fish populations or related datasets to address management objectives. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified.

B. I have two years of progressively higher level graduate education, in a discipline directly related to the position, leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, in a discipline directly related to the position.

C. I have a combination of education and experience as described in A and B above which together equals 100% of the requirement.

D. I do not have the experience and/or education described above.

Minimum Qualification GS-11

3. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the GS-0482-11 minimum qualification requirements for this position:

A. I have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: (1) performing ecological studies and investigations related to published fishery management plans; (2) developing study designs based on fishery management plan objectives leading to increased understanding of complex ecological problems, (3) conducting data analysis of fish populations or related datasets to address management objectives, and (4) communicating results in written reports in coordination with other agencies and partners. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified.

B. I have three years of progressively higher-level graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a major study related to fisheries/aquatics.

C. I have a combination of education and experience as described in A and B above which together equals 100% of the requirement.

D. I do not meet the experience and/or education described above.

Certification Statement

4. 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.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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