U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

As appropriate, directs the development of national, regional, or state level policy, planning, and guidance for the assigned program or project area, and as needed, coordination responsibilities with other Federal Agencies (i.e. United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, etc).. Represents the bureau and senior management within the larger scientific community, including, but not limited to organizations such as the National Science Foundation, universities, state fish and game departments, research boards, professional scientific societies, and other scientific and conservation organizations.. Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR. Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above.. 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).

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Duties The Salary Used In This Announcement Is Based Upon The Rest Of The United States Pay Table. The Fish And Wildlife Administrator Salary Will Be Based Upon Duty Station And Locality Pay Once Selected. Locality Tables May Be Found At As a Fish and Wildlife Administrator your duties will include but are not limited to the following: <ul><li>Provides leadership and direction to ensure appropriate coordination, strategic planning, budget and performance integration, and accomplishment reporting; and leads the development of policy to drive the periodic strategic planning efforts for these programs or projects.</li><li>Leads the development, formulation, interpretation, and implementation of policies for the assigned program. As appropriate, directs the development of national, regional, or state level policy, planning, and guidance for the assigned program or project area, and as needed, coordination responsibilities with other Federal Agencies (i.e. United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, etc).</li><li>Assists in the review of congressional, Departmental, bureau guidance, policy and planning proposals to assure consistency with existing Federal laws, policies, and standards and to assure integration of material with a focus on the mission and responsibilities of the bureau.</li><li>Performs a full range of supervisory/managerial duties and responsibilities over the assigned staff and organizational elements. Supervises the subordinate staff work on programmatic issues. Evaluates subordinate staff and teams on issue management.</li><li>Represents the bureau and senior management within the larger scientific community, including, but not limited to organizations such as the National Science Foundation, universities, state fish and game departments, research boards, professional scientific societies, and other scientific and conservation organizations. </li></ul>Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.</li><li>Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.</li><li>Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.</li><li>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.</li><li>Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete the OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment</li><li>Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. </li></ul>Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 05/17/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. GS-480 Education Requirement <ul><li>Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR</li><li>Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, or at least 30 semester hours in courses, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education; OR</li><li>Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. </li></ul>Minimum Qualification GS-14 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-13 in the Federal service. Examples of experience may include: 1) Coordinating, supervising or leading a branch, field station, or team focused on the management/conservation of natural resources; 2) Identifying and solving challenging and complex issues related to natural resource management/conservation, visitor services, outreach, or other natural resource programs; 3) serving as a natural resource or conservation organization manager or coordinator representing a federal entity in negotiating with diverse individuals or groups; 4) exercising direct responsibility for developing or implementing policies, plans, standards or procedures to carry out fish and/or wildlife management/conservation; or 5) managing teams focused on the planning, directing, or executing of short and long term activities in fish and/or wildlife management/conservation that affect a diverse group of stakeholders/partners. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements 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: Additional information PCS INFORMATION: Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable. <ul><li>Relocation discretionary entitlements may be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale. </li></ul>Telework: This position is suitable for telework with supervisory approval. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled under this announcement. Reasonable Accommodation: USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): DOI CTAP procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit their performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and SF-50. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (meet the minimum qualification, selective factors; education, and experience), score an 85 on the assessment, and perform the duties upon entry. For Information On CTAP-ICTAP Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) allows individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. Note: You MUST submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and level of performance (dates should match dates on SF-50s). Current Appointees <ul><li>Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;</li><li>Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND</li><li>Must have performed at an acceptable level. </li></ul>Former Appointees <ul><li>Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;</li><li>Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years;</li><li>Must apply for position within 2 years after separation;</li><li>Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND</li><li>Must have performed at an acceptable level. </li></ul>Public Land Corps (PLC): Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC and received a certificate of non-competitive eligibility. Completed most recent Corps service, for which a certificate of non-competitive eligibility was issued, within the last 2 years. Appointment must be effected within the 2 year period. <ul><li>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. </li></ul>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.

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