This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/568826900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position has primary responsibility for the coordination, development and promulgation of annual migratory game bird hunting regulations, and for serving as a subject matter expert and providing technical advice and support to the Service Regulations Committee.
This announcement is being advertised concurrently under R9-20-10822295-IS (MP) and is open to all qualified individuals. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
05/20/2020 to 06/02/2020
$102,663 - $133,465 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
No
No
R9-20-10822387-IS (DE)
568826900
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens, CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, Veterans
--Coordination with USFWS Flyway Representatives;
--Facilitate Service Regulations Committee meeting;
--Develop annual hunting regulations;
--Develop environmental review documents (i.e., NEPA) to support regulation development;
--Provide technical assistance to Branch and Division on regulations and NEPA issues; and
--Provide regulatory and policy recommendations to Migratory Bird Leadership.
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 and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
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 ability to apply the theories, principles and practices of wildlife management to serve as a technical expert regarding the development, coordination and promulgation of annual migratory game bird hunting regulations.
--Ability to interpret the laws, treaties (national and international) and regulations pertaining to and impacting the management of migratory birds to include the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, as amended, Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act, and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act in order to develop regulations and advise management regarding conflicting or incongruent regulations or recommendations.
--Knowledge of the processes, procedures, and clearance requirements associated with the development, approval process and submission of proposed rules and regulations for public notice and comment in the Federal Register and promulgation of final rules and regulations.
--Skill in written communication to prepare and/or review technical and non-technical reports and proposals; and develop and/or review regulations and policies for diverse audiences.
--Knowledge of waterfowl hunting regulations in order to identify and evaluate politically sensitive technical issues; develop and recommend options or solutions; coordinate with other agencies, and programs; and, understand implications of policy shifts on national or international treaties/agreements.
--Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy; meet and work with people of diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and interests; and promote amicable working arrangements between and among diverse organizations and groups.
--Skill in communicating orally to present complex technical information and interact and negotiate with diverse individuals and groups.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the basic qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
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/568826900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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