Summary
This is a Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS-0401-14 working as the National Team Lead for the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program responsible for exercising leadership, setting policy and developing program support.
- One position to be filled in Bailey's Crossroads, VA or Fort Collins, CO. Candidates who locate to Bailey's Crossroads, VA will be given priority consideration.
- Announcement will close when 75 applications are received which may be sooner than the close date.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position will be filled under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority and is open to all United States citizens and U.S. nationals. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position.
Duties
As the National Team Leader for the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, you will be responsible for exercising leadership, setting policy and developing program budget to support cooperative conservation projects. You will develop and maintain strategic partnerships and serve as a principal advisor and staff expert on scientific, technical and policy issues facing private lands conservation programs. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and cultivate effective partnerships with key stakeholders, agencies, organizations, and private landowners that generate support to address fish and wildlife conservation issues.
- Analyze new legislation, regulations, rules and advise senior level management of its impact on existing agency's policies and ensures budget plans are integrated with the agency's strategic habitat conservation plan and responsive to congressional mandates.
- Develops strategies, information management plans, policies, and guidance/decision documents for the Service, working with senior management officials to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and conformity with Service and DOI goals, authorities, and Federal statutes and regulations.
- Coordinates other informational activities requiring cross-activity interaction and integration with Service activities at the national level. Plans, writes, edits, and directs the development and publication of authoritative information products in a multitude of formats including pamphlets, facts sheets, concept documents, policy statements, news releases, newsletter articles, manuscripts, speeches, and all other information materials (written and multi-media).
- Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and employee capabilities; evaluates subordinates' work performance; advises subordinates on work and administrative matters; interviewing candidates for vacancies; recommending staffing and promotion actions; hears and resolves complaints, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager; effecting minor disciplinary measures and recommending action in serious cases; identifies developmental and training needs; and providing or arranging needed development and training. Promotes and demonstrates a strong commitment to workforce diversity.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
- Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
- Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
- Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
- Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 05/03/2024 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Basic Requirement:
A. I have successfully completed a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position. NOTE: Transcripts required
(OR)
B. I have an appropriate combination of education and experience that included course work equivalent to a major (i.e. 24 semester hours or equivalent) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position; PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. The quality of the combination must demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four-year course of study with a major as described above. NOTE: Transcripts required and Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration.
Minimum Qualification [GS-14]
I have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) principal liaison between an agency and other national conservation agencies and organizations; 2) establishing leadership, direction and policy and bringing together senior managers and scientist responsible for habitat restoration science to develop collaborative science ventures; 3) providing senior level advice and assistance regarding habitat restoration science; 4) coordinating science budget formulation and allocations; 5) establishing procedures and policies to address habitat restoration issues; 6) implementing program-specific approaches that address and enhance the organization's ability to conserve and protect habitat restoration resources; 7) representing the organization at a senior-level and displaying leadership with respect to habitat restoration issues within the larger scientific community; 8) serving on panels and task forces to solve complex issues involving habitat restoration resource issues; 9) reviewing national programmatic and regional habitat restoration strategic plans, operational plans regarding proposed decisions and policies. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours 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) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants who submit a complete and legible application by the closing date of this vacancy announcement will have their qualificaitons reviewed to determine if they possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the work of this position.
The following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) will be evaluated:
- Skill to apply the legislative process sufficient to prepare testimony on Federal policies and activities and to participate in the refinement/drafting of legislation and budget requests, justifications, allocations or other documents to be presented to Congress.
- Skill in applying advanced theories, management techniques, policies, practices and methods sufficient to serve as the program expert and leader for landscape conservation of wildlife and fishery habitat.
- Skill to communicate information to various audiences and produce quality correspondence, presentations or other products that effectively and successfully present or negotiate an organization's position.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with people that have widely varying backgrounds, objectives, and goals.
- Knowledge of supervisory/managerial principles and methods sufficient to organize work, to direct and motivate subordinates, achieve concrete results through the integration of a highly specialized and scientifically sophisticated work force.
Applicants eligible for priority consideration under DOI's Career Transition Assistance Program/Plan, employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP). Eligible candidates on the Reemployment Placement List (RPL). A qualified and eligible permanent DOI employee may be selected before an ICTAP eligible.
Required Documents
You must submit a complete application package. We will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required Documents:
1. Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed and description of job duties. Note: Current and former Federal employees should include the grade level of their federal positions. Include name and address of employer, supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. Note: Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
2. College Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A copy of your official transcripts may be required if you are selected.
Additional Documentation if applicable:
1. Cover Letter
2. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
3. Current and former federal employees - It is recommended that you submit a copy of your SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action) to support your experience. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include appointments/separations, promotions, within-grade increases.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below: The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section.
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- Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12379861.
- Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application.
- Applications must be received by 05/03/2024, 11:59pm ET to receive consideration.
- Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact the Human Resources Office via email at fwshiring@fws.gov.
Next steps
Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official.
You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.
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