- Position Title
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-25-12671658-MSK-DFP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 17, 2025 to Friday, January 24, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan:
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Are you a current or former federal employee considered displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
Are you a current or former federal employee considered displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than 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.
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
4.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must 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, and/or other documentation which shows you are entitled to veterans' preference.
Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the VEOA?
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must 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, and/or other documentation which shows you are entitled to veterans' preference.
Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the VEOA?
Assessment 1
Basic Requirement 0401 series
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for the GS-0401 occupational series.
Minimum qualification GS-11
2.
Choose the response that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the requirements for the GS-11 grade-level.
Knowledge of applicable Federal environmental laws and Executive Orders, (i.e., Endangered Species Act, National Environment Policy Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Acts, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and Natural Resources Damage Assessment); of other Federal regulations; and various policies or guidelines in order to ensure that legal standards are met in the review of proposed land and water resource development projects.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Plan, evaluate, and conduct a wide variety of complex ecological investigations or inspections.
4.
Review and/or prepare biological portions of environment assessment/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports.
5.
Conduct private land wetland impact restorations including landowner contacts, mapping, surveying, staking, construction monitoring, seeding, etc.
6.
Assess impacts of proposed Federal actions on threatened and endangered species and develops draft biological opinions required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Skill in communication to include presenting data and its analyses, and to write objective reports requiring a minimum of reviewing and editing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Draft written communications concerning controversial and complex issues.
8.
Apply the necessary verbal communication skills including presenting data, analysis, and management recommendations to a wide variety of audiences.
9.
Write objective reports of investigations conducted, with alternatives if appropriate, and recommendations for resource protection and enhancement
10.
Prepare or oversee preparation of correspondence pertaining to technical aspects of work.
Knowledge of basic types of permits for native endangered and threatened species under Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) permits (incidental take permits, enhancement of survival permits, and recovery and interstate commerce permits) sufficient to provide technical assistance in the preparation of requests, to review and process applications, and to ensure regulatory compliance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Maintain and update files on permits issued for activities associated with endangered, threatened, proposed, and candidate species and their habitats.
12.
Lead efforts in the development of review and processing of research/recovery permits and other recovery/ESA-related documents in coordination with Federal, Tribal, and state agencies.
13.
Provide technical assistance in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies in the area of fish, wildlife, and botanical resources to personnel of Federal, State, and/or County agencies.
14.
Review permits and/or license applications for a regulatory agency and for development projects for potential environmental impacts to fish, wildlife and trust resources.
Knowledge of the principles, concepts and theories in fish and/or wildlife biology and a working familiarity with related disciplines to determine the effect of land and water development projects on the fish and/or wildlife resources of an area.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Make recommendations or implement programs to protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and botanical resources under the authorities of a land management organization, environmental organizations, their state or local equivalent, or a private non-profit conservation organization.
16.
Provide technical assistance in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies in the area of
fish, wildlife, and botanical and trust resources to personnel of Federal, State, and/or County agencies.
fish, wildlife, and botanical and trust resources to personnel of Federal, State, and/or County agencies.
17.
Apply knowledge of fish and wildlife biology principles, theories, and practices to complex natural resource problems.
18.
Evaluate and interpret biological reports, research papers, environment assessment/impact statements (i.e., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Self-Certification
19.
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.