Department:
Department Of The Interior
Agency:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Job Announcement Number:
R9-10-297002-LF
Job Title:
Wildlife Inspector (MPP)
Salary Range:
40,949.00 - 64,403.00 USD /year
Series & Grade:
GS-1801-09/11
Promotion Potential:
11
Open Period:
Friday, November 06, 2009 to Friday, November 20, 2009
Position Information:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional
Duty Locations:
1 vacancy - Honolulu, HI
Who May Be Considered:
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles)
Job Summary:
Working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is more than a career. It is a commitment shared by more than 9,000 men and women representing a diverse range of professions, backgrounds, and specialties who are dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. From the Arctic Ocean to the South Pacific, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean, Service personnel are working hard to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy nature's beauty and bounty.
This position is located at the Office of Law Enforcement, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Wildlife Inspectors of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are the Nation's front-line defense against the illegal wildlife trade - a criminal enterprise that threatens species worldwide. These professional import-export control officers ensure that wildlife shipments comply with U.S. and international wildlife protection laws. Stationed at the Nation's major international airports, ocean ports, and border crossings, Wildlife Inspectors monitor an annual trade worth more than $1 billion. They stop illegal shipments, intercept smuggled wildlife and wildlife products, and help the United States fulfill its commitment to global wildlife conservation.
Wildlife Inspectors must understand and enforce a range of U.S. and international laws, regulations, and treaties that protect wildlife and limit commercial traffic in endangered animals and plants. They must be able to identify thousands of different species, both live and as parts or products. Inspectors clear legal imports and export, and stop shipments that violate the law. They make sure that wildlife imports and exports are accompanied by the required permits and licenses, and verify that the contents of shipments match the items listed on declaration forms. They pay special attention to live wildlife, checking to see that animals in transit are treated humanely.
LOCATION INFORMATION:
Honolulu is a designated port staffed by a Supervisory Wildlife Inspector and Wildlife Inspectors who are co-located with Special Agents and an Evidence Custodian in Honolulu. The inspectors are responsible for wildlife import/export functions at the following locations: Honolulu, Kona, and Hilo international airports, Hickam Air Force Base, the Honolulu international mail facility, the Honolulu Foreign Trade Zone, the Honolulu Harbor, and numerous commercial air cargo facilities. Wildlife Inspectors assigned to the Honolulu office work closely with federal and state counterparts, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Postal Service, and the Hawai'i State Department of Agriculture.
WHO MAY APPLY:
This vacancy is open to all current career or career-conditional federal employees, former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, and persons eligible under Special Hiring Authorities. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligibles within the local commuting area of this vacancy are also eligible to apply.
Dual Consideration
NOTE: This position is also being announced under open competitive procedures, open to all U.S. citizens. See vacancy R9-10-298846-LF. If you want to be considered under both merit promotion and open competitive procedures, you must apply to both announcements.
Key Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Security Clearance/Background Investigation Required.
- Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid.
- Medical examination required.
- A valid state driver's license is required.
- Uniform required.
Major Duties:
The Office of Law Enforcement is responsible for protection of domestic and international fish and wildlife resources. The objective of the law enforcement program is to secure and maintain widespread voluntary compliance; and, where necessary, to identify, investigate, and seek civil or criminal prosecution of those violating Federal and State conservation laws and regulations, and international treaties. Wildlife Inspectors are charged with a vital role in the administration and enforcement of laws and are an integral part of the total law enforcement function of the Office. The incumbent is typically located at a Customs port or inspection station where the importation or exportation of wildlife is authorized, whether at ocean ports, airports, or inland/border ports of entry.
The incumbent:
1. Interacts with the public in stress-producing situations on a daily basis.
2. Inspects shipments of live wildlife, wildlife parts, and wildlife products (including live, potentially harmful, species) to verify that all documents are present and correct and to properly identify the genus and species of wildlife.
3. Seizes wildlife and wildlife products (including life, potentially harmful, species) and other evidence of import/export violations and prepares detailed reports for use by special agents and civil/criminal prosecutors.
4. Enters information obtained from USFWS Form 3-177, 'Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife' into the Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS) via computer terminals.
At the GS-09 grade level, duties will be performed under closer supervision and training will be provided for progression towards the full performance level.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work involves considerable physical exertion involving a variety of activities which may include standing for long periods of time; walking or otherwise traveling, such as by driving, for extended periods from one inspection site to another; recurring crouching, stooping, reaching; crawling into shipping containers; lifting freight of typically less than 50 pounds without assistance; or otherwise shifting, lifting, or moving freight of greater weight, with assistance as needed. May climb ladders on vessels, aircraft, trucks, and railroad cars. The incumbent must undergo an annual medical examination as prescribed or directed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Some work is performed in offices, but is primarily performed in various inspection sites such as inland border crossings, cargo facilities, baggage service terminals, international passenger terminals, truck terminals, aircraft, rail yards, mail/package transport facilities, and docks. Some periods of outdoor work may be required in adverse weather conditions. There may be the possibility of falling crates and cartons, the movement of lifting equipment, hostile passengers, or exposure to loud noise such as aircraft engines. The incumbent may be subject to wounds inflicted or diseases transmitted by live wildlife, venomous reptiles and insects, or to communicable diseases from primates, birds, or international passengers, Subject to potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used as preservatives and pesticides on hunting trophies and fur skins. The incumbent has available and must use a variety of protective clothing, safety equipment, and procedures to effectively minimize or eliminate the risk of exposure to chemicals and preservatives, diseases, or injury.
Qualifications:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions will be used to determine qualification requirements. For more information on OPM Qualifications, visit: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/
You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements for promotion by the closing date.
GS-9: A. I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level (comparable to GS-07) in the Federal government. The experience must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position, and include conducting inspections and assisting in conducting investigations related to the illegal import or export of wildlife, reviewing documents, preparing portions of wildlife inspection or investigation reports, collecting documents or evidence related to illegal shipments or imports of wildlife. OR
B. I have successfully completed two full years (36 semester hours/54 quarter hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B. or J.D. if related, in a field which provided with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. I have included my college transcripts or a list of my college courses with my written application. OR
C. I have an equivalent amount of experience and graduate education. (To compute, first, determine your experience as a percentage of the experience required in A; then determine your graduate education as a percentage of the education required in B. Note: Only graduate education in excess of the first 18 hours may be used). Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100%).
GS-11: A. I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level (comparable to GS-09) in the Federal government. The experience equipped me with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position, and include assisting with conducting inspections and preliminary investigations pertaining to illegal import and export of wildlife; drafting summaries or reports on wildlife issues and of investigations conducted; auditing or reviewing records on import/export activities; responding to inquiries related to wildlife inspection work and procedures; acting as liaison with other agencies, tribes, and organizations. OR
B. I have successfully completed at least three full years of graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M. if related, from an accredited college or university in a field which provided with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. I have included my college transcripts or a list of my college courses with my written application. One year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full- time graduate study. OR
C. I do not have the full amount of experience listed in A and I do not have the full amount of graduate education listed in B above; however, I have an equivalent amount of such experience and graduate education. (To compute, first, determine your experience as a percentage of the experience required in A; then determine your graduate education as a percentage of the education required in B. (Note: Only graduate education in excess of the first 9 hours may be used). Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100%).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work involves considerable physical exertion involving a variety of activities which may include standing for long periods of time; walking or otherwise traveling, such as by driving, for extended periods from one inspection site to another; recurring crouching, stooping, reaching; crawling into shipping containers; lifting freight of typically less than 50 pounds without assistance; or otherwise shifting, lifting, or moving freight of greater weight, with assistance as needed. May climb ladders on vessels, aircraft, trucks, and railroad cars. The incumbent must undergo an annual medical examination as prescribed or directed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Some work is performed in offices, but is primarily performed in various inspection sites such as inland border crossings, cargo facilities, baggage service terminals, international passenger terminals, truck terminals, aircraft, rail yards, mail/package transport facilities, and docks. Some periods of outdoor work may be required in adverse weather conditions. There may be the possibility of falling crates and cartons, the movement of lifting equipment, hostile passengers, or exposure to loud noise such as aircraft engines. The incumbent may be subject to wounds inflicted or diseases transmitted by live wildlife, venomous reptiles and insects, or to communicable diseases from primates, birds, or international passengers, Subject to potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used as preservatives and pesticides on hunting trophies and fur skins. The incumbent has available and must use a variety of protective clothing, safety equipment, and procedures to effectively minimize or eliminate the risk of exposure to chemicals and preservatives, diseases, or injury.
Education (post-high school) must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university. One full year of undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school. One full year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours which the school attended has determined represents one year of full-time study. If this number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement.
NOTE: If individual courses are not easily identifiable as satisfying the various course categories shown in the Basic Requirements and they are needed to meet the minimum standard, you must submit written course descriptions from the school catalog, official course syllabus, or course description verified by the school for those applicable classes.
Are You Using Your Education To Qualify? You MUST provide a copy of your college transcripts to support your education claims, if you are qualifying based on your education. Unless otherwise stated, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement, or you will receive no further consideration. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Foreign Education: For education completed in foreign colleges or universities to be used to meet qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation or proof that the applicable educational provisions have been met.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary Period: Appointment to this position may include a requirement for a one-year probationary period.
Security Clearance: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. This position is designated "Critical-Sensitive" for security purposes. Appointment is contingent upon a favorably adjudicated pre-placement investigation.
Drivers License: Applicants must possess a valid State automobile operator's license at the time of their appointment and at all times during their appointment in this position.
Medical Examination: You will be required to undergo an annual medical examination. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Uniform: Selectees must wear the Fish and Wildlife Service uniform according to Service policy.
Direct Deposit: All new employees of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay prior to appointment.
Government Charge Card: New employees who are expected to travel on official business are required to apply for a Government travel charge card within 30 days of their appointment.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Your rating will be based on both your responses to the Job Specific Assessment Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. The Job Specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position:
1. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and required documentation for the import and export of live wildlife and wildlife products.
2. Ability to identify wildlife and /or products as to genus and species in order to enforce the federal wildlife laws and regulations.
3. Ability to perform wildlife inspection and related investigative activities.
4. Skill in operating various computer software packages, in order to enter data into and query information from.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally in stressful situations.
Please make sure that your responses to the questionnaire are supported in your resume. Also, follow all instructions carefully as errors and omissions may affect your score.
Please note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education, OR that your application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.
Benefits:
Relocation: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses for this position will be authorized for current Federal employees in accordance with P.L. 89-516 and appropriate Federal regulations. Eligibility for specific relocation services will be determined at the time of selection.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
Other Information:
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority. This includes a copy of the agency notice; a copy of your most recent or separation notice "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) noting position, grade level, and duty location; a copy of your most recent Performance Rating; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
How To Apply:
A complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the closing date of Friday, November 20, 2009.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and
2. Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by Friday, November 20, 2009.
Step 1
Option A: Application Manager
To begin, choose one of these options:
1. If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.
2. If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process: Online Questionnaire.
To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of the links you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://applicationmanager.gov/.
Option B: Paper Qualifications QuestionnaireIf it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper. Follow these steps:
1. You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.
3. You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.
By Fax: If you are faxing a completed Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover page. Simply make sure that all six pages of the Form 1203-FX are on top of any other documents you are faxing.
The fax number is 1-478-757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
Note: If you are only submitting supporting documents see the Submitting Documents instructions in Step 2 below.
Required Documents:
Step 2
In addition to your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, the following documents are required:
- Resume.
- Transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
The documents listed below will be used to verify your stated eligibility to apply to this vacancy. You must submit at least one document listed.
- SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2) and Competitive Service status (block 34, code 1).
- Veterans Preference documentation: A copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference plus the proof required by that form. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ADDITIONAL VETERAN PREFERENCE POINTS.
- Peace Corps/Vista returning volunteers: Submit service documents which include your service dates.
- Schedule A (Federal Employment of People with Disabilities): Submit a statement or letter on a physician’s/medical professional’s letterhead stationary; statements, records or letters from a Federal government agency that issues or provides disability benefits; statements, records or letters from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor; or certification from a private Vocational Rehabilitation or other counselor that issues or provides disability benefits. Certification must indicate the likelihood to succeed in the performance of the duties of this job. For additional information regarding Schedule A appointment eligibility visit: https://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
- Surplused or Displaced Federal Employees (CTAP/ICTAP): A copy of the agency notice; a copy of your most recent Performance Rating; a copy of your most recent or separation "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) noting position, grade level, and duty station. See "Other" tab for more information.
If you fail to submit all of the required materials, we will not be able to fully process your application, and you may lose consideration for this position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date.
Submitting Documents
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents.
- To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan.
- To verify faxed documents have been received, please wait 1 – 2 business days for processing.
You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will be accepted until 11:59 pm, Eastern Time, of the closing date of this vacancy, which is Friday, November 20, 2009. To fax documents, you MUST use the required cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
- Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number FU297002,
- Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
- You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
- Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
- Not using the required cover page mentioned above.
- Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
- Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.
RESUME: In your resume, be sure you provide all of the information requested below:
1. Vacancy Announcement Number (R9-10-297002-LF), title and grade(s) for which you are applying.
2. Your full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code); Social Security Number; Country of Citizenship. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
3. Education - High school name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED. For any Colleges and/or Universities attended, include city, state and zip code; major field(s) of study; type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
4. Work Experience - List each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions). Include job title; duties and accomplishments; number of hours per week; employer's name and address; supervisor's name and phone number; starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); salary. For seasonal employment, list starting and ending dates for each period of work. Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
5. Other Qualifications - Job-related training course (title and year); job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.); job-related certificates and licenses; job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.). Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.
Contact Information:
Leonette A. Fauria
Phone: (503)231-6136
TDD: 503-231-6166
Email: Leonette_Fauria@fws.gov
Or write:
US Fish and Wildlife Service
911 NE 11 Ave
Do not mail applications to HR
Portland, OR 97232
What To Expect Next:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Submitting your resume and any required/support documentation is a separate step. See Step 2, Submitting Documents. After the vacancy closes, a review of your complete application will be made. Within approximately 20 business days, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
REMINDERS: Your computer system’s access is your responsibility to maintain; undelivered e-mails can cause loss of further consideration for this vacancy and /or the inability to convey information to you regarding it. Be sure to include on any correspondence your full given name and this job’s vacancy identifier (R9-10-297002-LF). Please inform us of any changes to your personal contact information. If at any time you decide you no longer wish to be considered for this position, please notify us to withdraw your name. If you cannot be contacted, or do not respond to requested information, it may be grounds for not selecting you.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
Social Security Number
Vacancy Identification Number
The Vacancy Identification Number is: FU297002
1. Title of Job
Wildlife Inspector (MPP)
2. Biographic Data
3. E-Mail Address
4. Work Information
5. Employment Availability
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
6. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
9. Languages
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
09
11
11. Miscellaneous Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
14. Veteran Preference Claim
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
16. Availability Date
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
17. Service Computation Date
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
18. Other Date Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
19. Job Preference
1. I am a current Federal employee serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Attached is a copy of my latest SF-50 verifying my eligibility.
2. I am a former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility. Attached is a copy of my SF-50 verifying my eligibility.
3. I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level (or higher) of this position; or a former Federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level (or higher) of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. Attached is a copy of my SF-50 verifying my eligibility.
4. I am currently on a permanent position which is equivalent to at least the grade of this position (or higher) in the Federal service; however, I am an employee for a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the US Office of Personnel Management, or with a Federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements. (e.g., TSA, US Postal Service, FAA, etc.)
5. I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment to the Federal government under an authority for recently returned Peace Corps or Vista volunteers. Attached is a copy of service documents, which include my service dates, verifying my eligibility.
6. I have never been a permanent Federal civilian employee in the competitive service; however, I am a veteran who served substantially 3 or more years of continuous active duty in the military -OR- I am a preference eligible; AND my or the veteran's most recent discharge or release from active duty was under honorable conditions. Attached is a copy of my DD-214 verifying my eligibility.
7. I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on being a 30% compensable veteran. Attached is a copy of my DD-214 and VA Letter (dated 1991 or later) verifying my eligibility.
8. I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on eligibility under the Veterans Recruitment Authority. Attached is a copy of my DD-214 verifying my eligibility.
9. I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Attached is a statement/letter on a physician’s/medical professional’s letterhead stationary, or from a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, verifying my eligibility.
20. Occupational Specialties
001 Wildlife Inspector
21. Geographic Availability
Select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are interested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is:
0768 Honolulu, HI
22. Transition Assistance Plan
23. Job Related Experience
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
24. Personal Background Information
Providing this information is completely voluntary and will not affect the processing of your application or consideration for employment. Prior to the review of your application materials, these demographics will be separated from your application along with any personal identifiers.
The collected information will help us to better understand the applicant pool for Federal jobs. The nature of the information received is confidential. This information will be maintained under conditions that ensure only summary data for all applicants are reported and that no individual applicant's data is provided to selecting officials. This information becomes part of a Privacy Act System of Records as identified in 5 CFR 552a, and any disclosure of this record or information contained in this record is in accordance with routine uses found in OPM/GOVT-7, Applicant Race, Sex, National Origin, and Disability Status Records.
The categories below provide descriptions of ethnicity, race and disability. Select the category(s) with which you identify yourself.
Category 01 and 02, "Ethnicity", check only one; category 03 through 07, "Race", check all that apply; category 08-10, "Disability Status" select one; category 12-20 "Targeted Disabilities", in the case of multiple impairments, choose the code which describes the impairment that would result in the most substantial limitation; category 11 applies to Schedule A appointment eligibility.
01 01 - Hispanic or Latino
02 02 - Not Hispanic or Latino
03 03 - White
04 04 - Black or African American
05 05 - Asian
06 06 - Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
07 07 - American Indian or Alaska Native
08 08 - No Disability
09 09 - I do not wish to Identify my Disability
10 10 - Disability
11 11 - I am on or eligible for a Schedule A appointment (See "How to Apply" in the Vacancy Announcement for eligibility details)
12 12 - Deafness
13 13 - Blindness
14 14 - Missing Limbs
15 15 - Partial Paralysis
16 16 - Total Paralysis
17 17 - Convulsive Disorder
18 18 - Mental Retardation
19 19 - Mental Illness
20 20 - Distortion of Limb or Spine
25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:
Respond to the following questions. For each choose the response that best represents your highest level of experience, education, and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided by your references.
1. Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience and/or education to perform the work of this position at grade GS-09.
A. I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level (comparable to GS-07) in the Federal government. The experience must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position, and include conducting inspections and assisting in conducting investigations related to the illegal import or export of wildlife, reviewing documents, preparing portions of wildlife inspection or investigation reports, collecting documents or evidence related to illegal shipments or imports of wildlife.
B. I have successfully completed two full years (36 semester hours/54 quarter hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B. or J.D. if related, in a field which provided with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. I have included my college transcripts or a list of my college courses with my written application.
C. I do not have the full amount of experience listed in A and I do not have the full amount of graduate education listed in B above; however, I have an equivalent amount of experience and graduate education. (To compute, first, determine your experience as a percentage of the experience required in A; then determine your graduate education as a percentage of the education required in B. Note: Only graduate education in excess of the first 18 hours may be used). Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100%).
D. I do not have the experience or education as listed above.
2. Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience and/or education to perform the work of this position at grade GS-11.
A. I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level (comparable to GS-09) in the Federal government. The experience equipped me with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position, and include assisting with conducting inspections and preliminary investigations pertaining to illegal import and export of wildlife; drafting summaries or reports on wildlife issues and of investigations conducted; auditing or reviewing records on import/export activities; responding to inquiries related to wildlife inspection work and procedures; acting as liaison with other agencies, tribes, and organizations.
B. I have successfully completed at least three full years of graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M. if related, from an accredited college or university in a field which provided with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. I have included my college transcripts or a list of my college courses with my written application. One year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full- time graduate study.
C. I do not have the full amount of experience listed in A and I do not have the full amount of graduate education listed in B above; however, I have an equivalent amount of such experience and graduate education. (To compute, first, determine your experience as a percentage of the experience required in A; then determine your graduate education as a percentage of the education required in B. (Note: Only graduate education in excess of the first 9 hours may be used). Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100%).
D. I do not have the experience or education as listed above.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
3. The employee will be required to use protective clothing, equipment, and procedures when needed to minimize or eliminate the risk of exposure to potential hazards such as animal bites, preservatives, wounds, or contagious diseases. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
A. Yes
B. No
4. The employee will be required to operate a motor vehicle in accomplishing duties. Do you have, or are you able to obtain and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license?
A. Yes
B. No
5. The employee will be required to undergo an annual medical examination. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
A. Yes
B. No
6. The employee will be required to work a non-standard tour of duty that will include weekends, holidays, and night shifts. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
A. Yes
B. No
7. The employee will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background investigation prior to appointment. Please respond Yes or No that you understand and are able to follow this requirement.
A. Yes
B. No
KNOWLEDGE OF LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THE IMPORT AND EXPORT OF LIVE WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE PRODUCTS.
Indicate Yes or No if you possess knowledge of the following Acts. If you indicate Yes, that you possess knowledge of a specific Act, please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you applied this knowledge. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
A- Yes
B- No
8. Endangered Species Act
If you indicated Yes, that you possess knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you interpreted and applied this knowledge in relation to wildlife inspection and compliance. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
9. Lacey Act
If you indicated Yes, that you possess knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you interpreted and applied this knowledge in relation to wildlife inspection and compliance. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
10. Migratory Bird Treaty Act
If you indicated Yes, that you possess knowledge of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you interpreted and applied this knowledge in relation to wildlife inspection and compliance. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
11. African Elephant Conservation Act
If you indicated Yes, that you possess knowledge of the African Elephant Conservation Act, please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you interpreted and applied this knowledge in relation to wildlife inspection and compliance. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
12. Marine Mammal Act
If you indicated Yes, that you possess knowledge of the Marine Mammal Act, please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you interpreted and applied this knowledge in relation to wildlife inspection and compliance. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
Wild Bird Conservation Act
13. Eagle Protection Act
If you indicated Yes, that you possess knowledge of the Eagle Protection Act, please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you interpreted and applied this knowledge in relation to wildlife inspection and compliance. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
14. Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act
If you indicated Yes, that you possess knowledge of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act, please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you interpreted and applied this knowledge in relation to wildlife inspection and compliance. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
15. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
If you indicated Yes, that you possess knowledge of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), please state when and where you gained this knowledge. Include an example of a situation where you interpreted and applied this knowledge in relation to wildlife inspection and compliance. Please limit your response to no more than 700 characters.
ABILITY TO IDENTIFY WILDLIFE AND/OR PRODUCTS AS TO GENUS AND SPECIES IN ORER TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL WILDLIFE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
For each of the tasks in the following groups, select the one letter from the descriptions A through E below, which most accurately describes your work experience/education in relation to the task.
A- I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.
B- I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor, manager or senior employee.
E- This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.
16. Identifies wildlife and wildlife parts or products to species and/or subspecies level through visual inspection, reference materials, prepared specimens, and dichotomous keys.
17. Identifies wildlife, wildlife parts or wildlife products to a specific genus level by applying knowledge of taxonomy, zoology, natural history or wildlife science obtained through formal education above the high school level or by actual work experience.
18. Demonstrates procedures needed to determine identification of wildlife, wildlife parts or wildlife products by using digital cameras, electronic media, and/or other sampling methods for potential submission for analysis.
19. Recognizes legality of wildlife, wildlife parts, or wildlife products to facilitate their clearance and release.
ABILITY TO PERFORM WILDLIFE INSPECTION AND RELATED INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES
20. Examine shipping containers to insure that they are marked and labeled in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.
21. Reviews import/export documents and domestic transportation documents to determine the legality of wildlife shipments.
22. Notify higher graded personnel of indication of violations involving wildlife shipped in interstate commerce.
23. Collects, stores, preserves and disposes of evidence in accordance with law, district procedures and chain of custody procedures.
24. Conducts preliminary investigations, including the collection of original documents pertaining to a shipment of wildlife in violation or suspect of being in violation of law.
25. Analyzes and interprets proposed changes in pertinent regulations and policy manuals by providing comments and suggestions.
26. Initiates necessary corrective and/or punitive actions when shipments are improperly discharged, requirements for entry or inspection are not met, or other irregularities are noted.
SKILL IN OPERATING VARIOUS COMPUTER SOFTWARE PACKAGES, IN ORDER TO ENTER DATA INTO AND QUERY INFORMATION FROM
27. Operates computerized information and/or document processing systems to obtain or process information or documents.
28. Enters and query's information from the Law Enforcement Management Information system (LEMIS) or other database.
29. Uses computer software to produce reports.
30. Utilizes computer software to produce spreadsheets (i.e., Microsoft Excel, etc.).
31. Utilize an internet browser to search for and retrieve information (i.e., Netscape, Explorer, etc.).
32. Utilize communication software to send and retrieve mail (i.e., Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, etc.).
ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING
33. Prepares formal written citations or legal documents.
34. Drafts descriptive factual background summaries.
35. Prepares case reports documenting law enforcement issues.
36. Writes reports to record violations and potential violations of laws and regulations.
37. Writes law enforcement plans.
38. Writes law enforcement accomplishment reports.
ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY ORALLY IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS
39. Resolves major, unusual problems affecting overall operations through negotiations with officials as well as liaison responsibilities with various levels of government agencies.
40. Testifies in criminal and civil proceedings involving seized wildlife.
41. Interviews and takes statements from witnesses.
42. Informs importers/exporters, brokers, and other individuals about their rights, procedures to be followed, and/or options available when violations are encountered.
43. Presents talks, demonstrations, or classes concerning wildlife inspection work.
44. Serves as agency representative dealing with special interest groups or other agencies regarding controversial issues such as seizing large amounts of live wildlife and/or wildlife parts/products.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
USAJOBS Control Number: 1722467
Control Number: 84296097