- Position Title
- Fish Biologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NMFS NWFSC-25-12577756-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 18, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0482, Fish Biologist because I have:
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Fish Biologist at the ZP-2 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-7/9) in the Federal service.
3.
Please select the response that best describes your experience providing knowledge of captive broodstock rearing and research aiding in the management of living marine resources.
4.
Please select the response that best describes your experience utilizing statistical procedures to perform analyses related to the growth, survival, and feed conversion of fish reared in captivity.
5.
Do you have experience recommending and implementing salmon culture techniques, designing feeding regimes, determining load capacities, live fish transportation, treating diseases, and related hatchery techniques?
6.
Identify the statement(s) that best describe your experience in assisting in project management and development of budgets.
7.
Please select the response that best describes your experience developing information into reports and briefs for stakeholders?
8.
Please select the response that best describes your experience in planning and management of associated supplies and gear for laboratory studies and field surveys.
9.
Please select the response that best describes your experience processing biological specimens in a laboratory.
10.
Please select the response that best describes your experience applying knowledge of salmon ecology and life history and associated data collection methods.
11.
Please select the response that best describes your experience with safety and environmental compliance related to fish culture facilities and laboratories.
12.
Do you have experience working in collaboration to develop program plans, set goals, and accomplish results?
13.
Please indicate which of the following leadership responsibilities you have had experience performing. (Select all that apply)
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders from other federal agencies, academic institutions, and industry.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.