This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/560682200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is part of the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. You will be responsible for: regional planning; policy guidance development; budget formulation and execution; facilities management; law enforcement oversight; and development of regional criteria and standards for effective and efficient operation of Refuges.
Learn more about this agency02/24/2020 to 03/06/2020
$107,807 - $140,146 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
Yes
No
R4-20-10732745-NM-MP
560682200
The vacancy is open only to current permanent Fish and Wildlife Service employees on a career or conditional appointment, and land base eligibles
Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Oversees and administers the biological program at assigned Refuge/WMD(s), administering land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat development, clean-up, contaminant and restoration projects, research programs, population studies, wildlife inventory, and monitoring activities to include species lifecycle requirements and management.
Analyzes wilderness management issues and their impact on Complex field operations and conducts field evaluations of new and proposed wilderness policies, regulations, and projects. Collaborates with a number of nongovernmental organizations and other interested groups, as well as, program policy specialists in the Regional and Washington offices, and Department of Interior while conducting monitoring and management of designated wilderness within the Complex.
Formulates, develops and implements fish and wildlife land/wetland management and biology initiatives and strategies and interacts extensively with other Federal/state/local agencies and conservation and recreational use partners to protect lands around the Refuge/WMD(s) and develop programs for fish and wildlife restoration, enhancement, and management of private lands throughout the ecoregion.
Performs MOU/agreement management which includes establishing and managing the performance of agreements with partners to ensure the Service is legally protected and the partner is capable to deliver on the agreed upon conditions of the agreements.
Oversees, administers, and ensures the development of required National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation including Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations, archeological resource clearances, wilderness minimum requirement decisions, subsistence evaluations, etc.
Oversees and administers the Refuge/WMD's Visitor Services program with emphasis on the six priority public uses of the National Wildlife Refuge System and Law Enforcement program. Priority public uses include wildland recreation (e.g., hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography) and outreach and education programs (e.g., environmental education and interpretation) for a variety of audiences. Included in this responsibility is the incorporation of volunteer programs to ensure successful visitor services operations.
Coordinates with state, local and other Federal agencies and special interest groups when formulating long-range plans for the management of the Refuge/WMD's natural resources. Develops, drafts, and submits funding proposals for internal and external funding. Implements funded projects.
Provides leadership and direction for staff.
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: 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
FWS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
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):
Knowledge of and skill in applying, a wide range of theories, principles and concepts of population and wildlife and aquatic biology, wildlife management, species lifecycle requirements/management, conservation biology, and landscape ecology.
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and negotiate the resolution of complicated, unprecedented, and/or controversial resource use issues and problems related to a national wildlife Refuge/WMD.
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, management and administrative goals and objectives sufficient to prepare functional resource, fiscal and annual work plans.
Knowledge of natural resource laws, regulations, and polices including the National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act (NWRIA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Wilderness Act, Refuge Administration Act and their requirements.
Knowledge of, and skill in supervising a multifaceted team of professional, technical, analytical, and administrative support staff, while directing work through subordinate supervisors.
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 85 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/560682200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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