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This position is part of the R4-Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery. As a Supervisory Fish Biologist you will be responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the entire aquatic species propagation and restoration programs at the Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery.
Learn more about this agency05/21/2019 to 06/04/2019
$88,704 - $115,313 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required for overnight field work / fish distribution, meeting and conference attendance.
Yes—you may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
R4-19-10508395-LLP-MP
534372900
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Current or former Federal employees with status in the competitive service; CTAP; ICTAP; VEOA; LMWFA; PLC; Non-Competitive Appointing Authorities
The duties of the position include but are not limited to:
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) and grade point average or class ranking. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx
Telework: FWS has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework
Relocation Expenses: A PCS Move is authorized as follows: travel and relocation expenses including reimbursable real estate expenses will be authorized in accordance with the Federal travel regulations excluding contractor-provided home sale. All moving expenses are taxable.
Physical Demands: Work requires both indoor and outdoor work. There will be occasions where the work requires physical exertion; such as, walking over wet, rough, uneven, or slippery surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, over night travel, driving motor vehicles or similar activity. The lifting of items weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally over 50 is required. The work requires average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment: The work is performed in a hatchery setting involving operational and maintenance tasks as well as in an office setting; hatchery work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks (e.g., loading fish distribution trucks, operating a variety of vehicles and equipment) and moderate discomfort is encountered with exposure to extremes of heat and cold, and inclement weather. Special safety precautions are necessary and protective clothing/equipment may occasionally be required due to irritating chemicals, noxious fumes, flammable liquids, poisonous insects, plants, or snakes, etc. The wearing of the Service uniform is required. State motor vehicle operators licenses are required for the operation of government-owned vehicles.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of 06/04/2019; OR More than one position may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the basic qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1.Knowledge of the science and application of natural resource management principles sufficient to direct the Service's aquatic restoration efforts in the southeast
2. Knowledge and experience in captive rearing, propagation, distribution and coordination of a variety of imperiled and recreational aquatic species
3. Skill in managing and overseeing the work of a fish hatchery
4. Ability to administer a large and varied program of work, including the management of the workforce, budget, equipment, facilities, and other resources
5. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, agency representatives, and the general public
6. Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate a diverse staff of professional and technical employees
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 showing you were honorably discharged. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15," Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" in addition to the proof required by that form.
Career Transition Assistance Program Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) : These programs apply to employees who have been or may be involuntarily separated (e.g. reduction in force, declining to relocate/transfer outside their local commuting area) from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP or CTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal or Removal Notice; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; or Removal and most recent performance appraisal.). For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/534372900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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