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Position Title
Wildlife Biologist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1541-ORPI-25-12588447-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 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.
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2. Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:

Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced. 

To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
 
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
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4. Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
 
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
 
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-09/11 position at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. Your responses must be supported by and documented in your resume. (limit characters)
Basic Requirements: This occupation has a specific individual occupational requirement. To support this requirement, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. (limit characters)
1. The GS-0486 series is a positive education series. Applicants must meet the following basic educational requirements. From the descriptions below (A-C), select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirement for this position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be rated ineligible.
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GS-0486-09 Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for this Wildlife Biologist, GS-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
GS-0486-11 Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for this Wildlife Biologist, GS-11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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Project Management- Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Identify needs and set priorities for a wildlife management or research program. Set goals, develop work plans, write proposals, and funding requests.
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5. Work as a team member in wildlife research studies, or as part of an interdisciplinary resource management program.
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6. Conceive and define project objectives in wildlife research. Develop basic work plans and draft proposals.
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7. Administer pest management policies and the control of native and non-native rodents, insects, and their attractants.
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8. Manage and administer complex natural resource projects. Monitor project budgets including staff and fiscal resources. Supervise, lead, or facilitate groups or teams to accomplish goals.
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9. Work with contracting officers to develop natural resource project requirements, contracts, agreements, and scope of work statements.
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Wildlife Biology- Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of wildlife, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of wildlife. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Identify threats to wildlife, habitats, and other natural resources and recommend procedures for mitigation, restoration, protection, or reintroduction based upon scientific evidence.
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11. Apply Federal environmental laws and policies related to land and wilderness management. Examples include the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and the Wilderness Act.
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12. Oversee Threatened and Endangered Species Management including writing and reviewing Biological Assessments.
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13. Develop innovative approaches to natural resource problems without clear precedent or regulatory guidance.
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14. Ability to identify wildlife species native to the American southwest by sight, sound, sign, or track.
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15. Ability to trap, handle, and transport wildlife for management and research purposes.
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16. Ability to assess injured wildlife and implement humane treatment protocols.
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Research- Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Follow scientific protocols to collect and analyze field data, prepare reports, and author peer-reviewed publications.
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18. Use scientifically developed information to develop and prepare management strategies and plans that meet environmental laws, compliance requirements, and other agency policies.
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19. Prepare draft project reports that include literature research, descriptions of methods used, preliminary data analysis, graphs, charts, and results.
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20. Utilize GIS to evaluate or analyze wildlife locations, distribution, and associated habitat.
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21. Design, develop, test, and implement scientific monitoring protocols to identify, evaluate, and conduct long-term monitoring of wildlife and other natural resources.
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Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
22. Present information as a representative of an organization at meetings, conferences, or symposia.
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23. Work closely with outside agencies to develop conservation measures and management plans for threatened and endangered species or other sensitive wildlife.
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24. Coordinate wildlife monitoring activities with other members of Federal and state agencies, landowners, or public groups and individuals.
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25. Manage staff and resolve issues/disputes between members of a work unit or field crew.
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