Supervisory Wildlife Biologist - District Supervisor

Summary

The Supervisory Wildlife Biologist - District Supervisor's primary duties involves assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, and administering of complex operational and technical assistance programs designed to efficiently, effectively, and safely reduce wildlife damage that adversely impacts agricultural interests, human health and safety, property, and natural resources.

Duties

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Through immediate supervisor, plans, organizes, coordinates, and executes complex WS programs within a work unit (i.e. district) designed to efficiently, effectively, and safely reduce wildlife damage
• Conducts continuing reviews and evaluations of projects and activities within the work unit to determine effectiveness and compliance with required operating procedures.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, establishes and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• In consultation with the supervisor, determines required staffing levels and organizational structure in relation to budgets and project needs.
• May be designated as Acting for higher level supervisor/manager (i.e., Assistant State Director), and temporarily assume administrative and supervisory responsibility
• Assists with the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans based on WS Directives and program needs.
• As directed, implements new or revised WS policies and protocols in response to annual levels of appropriations or changes in national policy or legislation.
• Collaborates, develops and initiates new, revised, or experimental techniques for WDM operations in the work unit, particularly Brown Tree snake and feral ungulate control.
• Frequently communicates with and drafts correspondence to inform program staff, colleagues, and others.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. All applicants must meet the Basic Requirement outlined below for the series they are applying to. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Biological Scientist (0401) Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Or Combination of education and experience: Combination of post high school education with courses equivalent to a major, which is defined as 24 semester/36 quarter hours, in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Wildlife Biologist (0486) Degree: Biological science that included: At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); and At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences. In addition to the basic requirement FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing complex programs within a work unit (i.e., district) designed to efficiently, effectively, and safely reduce wildlife damage that adversely impacts agriculture, human health and safety, property, and natural resources. Developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with Federal, State/Territorial, county, and municipal agency personnel, organizations, institutions, associations, and private industry groups to identify wildlife management needs, develop means to address complex wildlife damage problems, and to provide solutions and programs to alleviate wildlife damage. Representing program at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other similar events and proceedings of local, Regional, and National scope for the purpose of sharing program information and planning and evaluating future measures. Providing direction and oversight to work unit subordinates in the preparation of numerous scientific and administrative program reports including annual reports, monthly narratives, Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Management Plans, and other Federal, State/Territorial, and cooperator reports. Supports environmental compliance efforts through document development or provision of information and review of administrative and project records, environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), decision documents, monitoring reports, categorical exclusion records, biological assessments and consultations, MBTA permitting processes, and other related documents and reports. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field described above Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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 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

Please see above for education qualification requirement information. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume demonstrates the required education and/or experience is met as described in the qualifications section of the job announcement. Your resume must clearly address the experience, education, and/or training relevant to this position. Structured Interview - Competency Responses: A panel of subject matter experts will review your responses during a Structured Interview. These responses to questions/scenarios will be evaluated to provide your rating in the application process. You will be assessed on the following competencies. Accountability Financial Management Influencing/Negotiating Partnering Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred. Note: If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, yourscore may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. To preview the application questionnaire, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056110 Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series/position titles listed. In addition to the specialized experience requirements, applicants must submit proof that they meet the educational requirements for at least one of the series described in the announcement. Applicants may only be appointed to job series/position titles for which they meet all experience and educational requirements. Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.