- Position Title
- Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-ORPI-25-12622879-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024 to Monday, December 9, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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 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.
- 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 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.
Assessment 1
Basic Qualifications for the Wildlife Biologist position, GS-0486
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-07 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible for the position.
Minimum Qualifications for the Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-07
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for a Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-07 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible for a GS-07 position. Your response must be supported by your application materials. If it is not, you may be found ineligible.
Wildlife Biology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Implement point counts or remote acoustic recorders to identify birds by sight or sound, including software to process acoustic recordings.
4.
Conduct surveys of bat populations, including use of video counts, acoustic recording equipment, and mist nets to study bat populations native to the American Southwest.
5.
Conduct surveys of reptiles native to the American Southwest.
6.
Identify wildlife and field sign of vertebrate wildlife native to the American Southwest.
7.
Use humane wildlife capture, handling, and marking techniques to research or survey large mammals (ungulates), small mammals (rodents or bats), venomous or nonvenomous reptiles, birds, and small fish.
8.
Use radio telemetry equipment to monitor wildlife.
9.
Set up motion-triggered cameras and evaluate images of native wildlife for inventory, monitoring, or research.
10.
Maintain and repair wildlife corrals, traps, tanks, and fencing.
Project Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Solve logistical or operational problems in carrying out field work assignments.
12.
Lead a field team of lower graded technicians or volunteers to survey, monitor, research, and restore native wildlife populations.
13.
Perform searches of peer-reviewed literature and other relevant information sources, and summarize such information.
14.
Use a GPS unit to navigate and map resources and integrate such spatial data with Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
15.
Prepare pesticide use proposals and reports.
16.
Work with program managers to assess property damage caused by wildlife, rodents, and insects.
Written Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Work with program managers to prepare technical reports summarizing wildlife conservation, management, and research activities.
18.
Answer questions from the public and interact with a variety of people to provide information about the wildlife management program.
19.
Prepare and deliver wildlife presentations for management and the general public using Microsoft PowerPoint or similar audio-visual programs.
20.
Collect ecological field data and enter or manage data in spreadsheets or similar programs.
21.
Completes documentation for natural resource surveys including data sheets, photographs, and maps.