Duties Additional Duty Location Info:Many vacancies - Arlington 'Ballston Area', VA

Analyzes grant proposals to determine if they are in accordance with legislative criteria, are biologically, scientifically and economically sound and will yield benefits commensurate with costs, reviews applications and other agreement proposals for technical and ecological adequacy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policy; examines draft documents and reviews the following: Grant narratives, Legal Authority, Signatory Authority, Assurances and Provisions, Conditions and Specific Grant Program Considerations, as applicable; may perform field and site monitoring and inspects ongoing projects to ensure that their development and/or use are in accordance with the approved project activities and grant objectives; provides consultation, advice, and guidance to professional staffs of state and local agencies in matters which are complex and unusual and develops solutions; and analyzes new and proposed legislation, developing and/or reviewing instructional guidance, reviewing program documents, and preparing reports. 

Qualifications and Evaluations 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

You must meet all qualification requirements outlined within this vacancy by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

   OR

2. Combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.  You must have direct and/or related experience in all of the examples listed below to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Examples of such experience: developing and implementing conservation strategies, advising senior officials on implementation of grant programs, developing or updating regulations and policy manual chapters, writing interim guidance memorandums for grant programs, interpretation of grant administration policies, development and implementation of grant administration procedures, and evaluation of the regulatory compliance of grant programs.

To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12level in the Federal Service.  You must have direct and/or related experience in all of the examples listed below to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Examples of such experience:

Examples of specialized experience are: resolving problems related to developing and implementing conservation strategies; advising senior officials on the development and implementation of grant programs; developing or updating regulations and manual chapters; writing interim guidance memorandums for grant programs; interpretation of grant administration policies; development and implementation of grant administration procedures; preparation and presentation of scientific and technical reports; and evaluation of the legal and regulatory compliance of grant programs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. (see www.sss.gov)

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures.  We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to the responses you submitted on the assessment section of this vacancy. 

Your total documented experience will also be reviewed to determine the category in which you will be placed.  Eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified.

Veterans’ preference rules for category rating will be applied.

Your rating will be based on both your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume.  The Job Specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position:

• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of scientific disciplines, applicable to a wide range of land use, resource management, educational elements, and habitat evaluation activities.  
• Knowledge of the administrative framework, operations, and plans of state fish and wildlife, agricultural, energy, and mineral agencies.
• Knowledge of evaluative methods and techniques in order to evaluate natural resource management proposals.
• Knowledge of scientific analytical techniques and pertinent laws, regulations, and policies related to grant administration.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The category determination is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Benefits and Other Info 

BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must meet the well qualified category to be eligible for ICTAP consideration for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach a completed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required on the SF-15. LACK OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN THE AGENCY'S INABILITY TO RECOGNIZE VETERAN STATUS FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

One or more positions may be filled through this vacancy announcement.

PLEDGE TO APPLICANTS

The Office of Personnel Management and the Partnership for Public Service recognize that a Government's most important asset is its people.  To attract talented people to the service of the Nation, we believe the application process should enable rather than deter job seekers.  To that end, we will work to ensure a process that reflects these principles.  

1) A user-friendly application process that is not unduly burdensome or time consuming. 

2) Clear, understandable job announcements and instructions for applying.  

3) Timely and informed responses to questions about the requirements and the process.  

4) Prompt acknowledgement that their application has been received.  

5) Regular updates on the status of their applications as significant decisions are reached. 

6) A timely decision-making process.

How To Apply 

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents

4. Copies of Official Transcript(s) (required)

5. Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable) 

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on

Monday, August 22, 2011.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: You may use this link to apply directly to this vacancy announcement or return to a previously saved or incomplete application package. https://applicationmanager.gov/.

If you are unable to upload your supporting documents, you may fax a completed cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf  along with your documentsusing the following Vacancy ID R9-11-514855-TS.  

Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdfand
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.      

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:

• Resume (required)
• Copies of Official Transcript(s) (required)
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)

 Submitting Documents

• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number 514855
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Your resume must contain the basic information outlined in the Optional Application for Employment OF-612: http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp

At a minimum your resume must contain job title (include job series and grade if Federal), duties, starting and ending date (month and year), hours per week worked and salary.  If you do not provide the minimum information requested above, this will prevent you from qualifying for this position.

Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed.The following will prevent your documents from being processed: 

• Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
• Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
• Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Tiffany Smith Phone: (703)358-2362 Email: TIFFANY_SMITH@FWS.GOV

Agency Information: US Fish and Wildlife Service Virginia Division of Human Capital 4401 N Fairfax Dr MS 2000 Arlington, VA 22203

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.