{"id":37317,"date":"2021-02-10T15:13:53","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T23:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37317"},"modified":"2021-02-10T15:13:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T23:13:55","slug":"job-wildlife-refuge-manager-dept-of-the-interior-burbank-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-wildlife-refuge-manager-dept-of-the-interior-burbank-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Wildlife Refuge Manager, Dept. of the Interior (Burbank, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro usajobs-joa-intro--v1-5\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro--v1-5__container\">\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"usajobs-joa-overview\">\n<h2 id=\"overview\" class=\"usajobs-joa-overview__header\">Overview<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-job-status\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-job-status-item accepting-applications\">Accepting applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The open date is when the job was posted and the closing date is when the job will close.\">Open &amp; closing dates<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">\u00a002\/09\/2021\u00a0to\u00a002\/23\/2021<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The Federal Government has three services that determine how you are hired: Competitive, Excepted, and Senior Executive.\">Service<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Competitive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"A grade refers to the pay scale which sets the pay level and qualifications for the job.\">Pay scale &amp; grade<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__grades\">GS 12<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The salary range for the job.\">Salary<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__salary\">$86,283 to $112,172 per year<\/p>\n<p>Salary may vary depending on location selected for.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The way that the Federal Government classifies the duration of certain jobs.\">Appointment type<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Permanent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\">Work schedule<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Full-Time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply Here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/591780000#\">https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/591780000#<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"locations\" class=\"usajobs-joa-locations usajobs-joa-locations--v1-5\">\n<h2 id=\"locations-list\" class=\"usajobs-joa-locations--v1-5__header\">Locations<\/h2>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__sub-title\">11 vacancies in the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Sasabe, AZ<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Willows, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Ullin, IL<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Pleasanton, KS<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li 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you will be able to work from home on some days.\">Telework eligible<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">Yes as determined by agency policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"usajobs-joa-aside\">\n<div id=\"hiring-paths\" class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths usajobs-joa--v1-5__intro-hiring-paths\">\n<h3 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__section-title\">This job is open to<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">Federal employees who meet the definition of a &#8220;surplus&#8221; or &#8220;displaced&#8221; employee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">The public<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__explanation\">\n<h4>Clarification from the agency<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__explanation-text-break-all\">The Public, Career Transition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__numbers\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number-container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__header\">Announcement number<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number\">MR-21-11001406-TD-DE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number-container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__header\">Control number<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number\">591780000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usa-accordion\" data-object=\"joa-accordion\">\n<div id=\"duties\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section usajobs-joa-accordion-overview\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Duties<\/h2>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>This vacancy announcement is part of the U.S. Fish &amp; Wildlife Service coordinated advertisement for 11 Wildlife Refuge Managers GS-0485-12<\/p>\n<p>You may apply to a maximum of 5 duty stations for which you are interested.<\/p>\n<p>This position is also open to status candidates under announcement MR-21-11001407-TD-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"usa-button usa-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/591780000#agency-modal-trigger\" data-object-trigger=\"modal\" data-target=\"#agency-modal\">Learn more about this agency<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<div id=\"duties\">\n<p>As a Wildlife Refuge Manager your duties will include but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan, manage, evaluate, and carry out the biological program at assigned Refuge\/Wetland Management District (WMD).<\/li>\n<li>Prepare proposals for development\/improvement projects (to include timeframes and costs) for the assigned Refuge\/WMD and submit for review\/approval during annual budget cycle.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee, review and approve land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat creation, restoration and containment projects, research studies, population studies, wildlife inventory, and monitoring activities.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and maintain partnerships with other Federal, state, and local agencies, private organizations, and special interest groups to protect lands around the Refuge\/WMD.<\/li>\n<li>Remain abreast of current and changing natural resources laws, rules and regulations that affect the National Wildlife Refuge System (e.g., water rights, rights-of-way, oil and gas, easements, fee title lands, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for administrative oversight of the Fire Management Program assigned to the Refuge\/WMD in accordance with Service\/Department policies.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee, administer and\/or develop 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, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Develop long-range plans, annual work plans, budgets and work schedules.<\/li>\n<li>Develop cost estimates and the work sequence for major and minor rehabilitation projects of Refuge\/WMD facilities and lands to prepare funding proposals that support internal and external funding.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare administrative reports, annual narrative reports, and other documents associated with wildlife management and administrative programs.<\/li>\n<li>Update, prioritize, manage and\/or utilize automated systems for budget tracking, procurement, time and attendance, asset inventories\/maintenance, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Administer a public use program consistent with compatibility standards.<\/li>\n<li>Supervise a small team of professional, technical, analytical, administrative support staff, and maintenance workers (permanent and seasonal staff), staff may also include Contractors, Volunteers, Interns, etc. setting a team attitude of adhering to high professional standards and completion of accurate, high quality work.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures that work is conducted safely and actively supports, implements, and complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"travelrequired\">\n<h3>Travel Required<\/h3>\n<p>25% or less &#8211; You may be expected to travel for this position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section\">\n<div id=\"supervisory-status\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__small-title\"><span data-title=\"Determines if you will be a supervisor.\">Supervisory status<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">Yes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"promotion-potential\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__small-title\"><span data-title=\"Determines if you will be able to move to the next level within your grade.\">Promotion Potential<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"requirements\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Requirements<\/h2>\n<h3>Conditions of Employment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-list-bullets\">\n<li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National<\/li>\n<li>Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.<\/li>\n<li>Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation<\/li>\n<li>Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform is required.<\/li>\n<li>Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.<\/li>\n<li>Driver&#8217;s License: Selectees must possess and maintain a valid State driver&#8217;s license at all times during their tenure.<\/li>\n<li>Drug Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected to Willows, CA will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.<\/li>\n<li>See Additional Information section for link to additional conditions of employment applicable to each position advertised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"qualifications\">\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<div>Only experience and education obtained by 02\/23\/2021 will be considered. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the\u00a0<u>Basic Requirement<\/u>\u00a0and\u00a0<u>Minimum Qualification.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Basic Requirement:<\/u><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelors or higher degree with major in zoology, wildlife management, or an appropriate field of biology that included at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; 3 semester hours in botany, and 3 semester hours in conservation biology.\u00a0<b>OR<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Completion of courses in an accredited college or university equivalent to a major in zoology, wildlife management, or appropriate field of biology that included at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; 3 semester hours in botany, and 3 semester hours in conservation biology PLUS appropriate experience and\/or additional education comparable to the completion of a 4-year course of study.\u00a0<strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Have previously occupied a position in the GS-0485 series prior to December 3, 2010, and meet the basic education requirement of the previous qualification standard. Previous standard: bachelor or higher degree with major in zoology, wildlife management, or an appropriate field of biology, that includes 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in wildlife; and 9 semester hours in botany. NOTE: To qualify under this option, you must submit your transcripts and a copy of your SF-50 (Personnel Action), dated prior to Dec 3, 2010, showing that you held a position in the GS-0485 series.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><u>Minimum Qualification GS-12<\/u><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience includes planning and directing a broad variety of management operations in a natural resources setting; planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects of a wildlife management program; developing long and short term management plans; leading a staff of professional and nonprofessional personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Education<\/h3>\n<p><strong>PROOF OF EDUCATION:\u00a0<u>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.<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PASS\/FAIL COURSES:\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRADUATE EDUCATION:\u00a0<\/strong>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOREIGN EDUCATION:\u00a0<\/strong>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. 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