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Position Title: Wildlife Biologist
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: CADE-25-12577749-AA Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 to Tuesday, November 5, 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. Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

Please read each question carefully and select the best answer(s) that reflects your experience.

1. I qualify for the GS-09 grade because:

A. I have a full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Planning and conducting wildlife field inventories and monitoring studies. Interpreting data and assisting in preparing wildlife management plans. Preparing reports. Recommending habitat management practices

B. I have a master's degree or have successfully completed two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's equivalent graduate degree in Wildlife Biology or directly related field.

C. I possess an equivalent combination of A and B above (E.g. six months of specialized experience AND one year of graduate level education.)

D. I do not meet the qualifications described in A, B, or C, above.

2. I have a valid driver's license.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement listed and possess the requirements because I have:

A. I have a degree in biological science that includes at least 9 semester hours related to wildlife biology, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or plant related sciences. I have read the vacancy announcement for qualifying course examples.

B. I have a combination of experience and education that includes at least 9 semester hours related to wildlife biology, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or plant related sciences. I have read the vacancy announcement for qualifying course examples. C. None of the above

4. Identifies areas of potential habitat improvement and recommends project and management strategies to improve habitat quality.

A. I have performed this task or used this competency numerous times and am highly proficient at applying it to work situations.

B. I have performed this task, or used this competency, in paid or unpaid work experience,

C. I have received training or education in this task or competency.

D. I have not performed this task or acquired this competency but am willing to learn.

5. Select the statement that best described your education, training, and/or experience preparing reports in response to scientific data information requests.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by other as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

6. Select the statement that best described your education, training, and/or experience using insect trap equipment.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by other as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

7. Select the statement that best describes your computer skills sufficient to retrieve, analyze, and manipulate data in plant/wildlife databases as well as to produce reports with graphics, maps, and spreadsheets.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by other as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

8. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience monitoring locations of radio-tagged animals.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by other as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

9. Select the statement that best described your education, training, and or experience applying your knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS), including basic techniques and procedures for digitizing maps and assembling geospatial databases.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by other as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

10. Constructs and maintains habitat improvement projects such as: water bars, fence enclosures, water catchments, gates, pipelines.

A. I have performed this task or used this competency numerous times and am highly proficient at applying it to work situations.

B. I have performed this task, or used this competency, in paid or unpaid work experience

C. I have received training or education in this task or competency.

D. I have not performed this task of acquired this competency but am willing to learn.

11. Select the statement that best described your education, training, and/or experience assisting in and performing surveys of wildlife habitat features and populations.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by other as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

12. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience surveying, mapping, and documentation a variety of wildlife species and habitat conditions including population, vegetative surveys, boundaries, rare and endangered species.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by other as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

13. Reviews forestry, watershed, and range improvement project proposals for compatibility with wildlife needs and recommends to Biologist's construction specifications or modifications needed to safeguard or enhance wildlife habitat quality.

A. I have performed this task or used this competency numerous times and am highly proficient at applying it to work situations.

B. I have performed this task, or used this competency, in paid or unpaid work experience

C. I have received training or education in this task or competency.

D. I have not performed this task or acquired this competency but am willing to learn.

14. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:

A. I certify that my answers are accurate and complete.

B. I do not wish to certify. I understand that I will not be considered for this position

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