Fish and Wildlife Administrator
Formulates and implements policies, standards, and procedures. Develops short- and long-range plans, objectives, and priorities for ensuring adherence to the laws and policies which govern the management of the Service. Serves as an advocate and provides leadership for national and Regionwide program issues and policies (e.g., Fisheries Program national priorities). Responsible for leadership in programs such as Fish Passage Program, Aquatic Nuisance Species Prevention and Control Program, and Aquatic Habitat Restoration Program. Coordinates with Law Enforcement (LE) and Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) organizational elements on programmatic and operational issues by identifying needs and opportunities. Implements outreach efforts. Effects Tribal and other agency coordination within the geographic area or in field stations supervised (with Regional Office Native American/External Affairs staff). Estimates and justifies resources such as funding, space, supplies, equipment and personnel needs. Manages multimillion dollar budgets for assigned programs which are subject to rapidly changing initiatives and shifting priorities. Determines needs for special projects and studies to be carried out by subordinates, contractors, consultants, academicians, and field stations. Reviews, formulates, and influences the establishment of policies, plans, programs, and procedures of Regional scope. Develops program policy, guidance and establishes program priorities, and ensures consistency in collaboration with AD, Regional Director, and others. Participates in designing national programs and policies. Provides programmatic information and guidance to field stations and cross-program teams (such as Comprehensive Conservation Plans (CCPs) for fisheries and other aquatic species including their habitat on NWRs, Indian reservations, and other Federal agency lands). Develops program planning requirements such as Fishery Management Plans. Evaluates field stations for program implementation. The incumbent values and fosters cultural diversity and is primarily responsible for creating an environment where culturally diverse people can work together. He/she fosters diversity through oversight of the program's staffing and employee development functions. Only experience and education obtained by 10/01/2020 will be considered. The Fish and Wildlife Administration Series, 0480, has a basic requirement. In order to meet this requirement you must possess one of the following:
A. Degree:
Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. B.
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. C. 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. In addition to the basic requirement, you must possess one year of specialized experience as indicated below equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service that includes:
directing policy and staff functions, developing short and long-range plans and formulating and implementing policies, standards and procedures for a regional or national natural resources program, including experience with implementing the Endangered Species Act; Experience supervising staff work on programmatic issues regarding natural resources, and advising management concerning controversial and complex issues affecting natural resources. 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. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures:
Current appointees:
Note:
You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency. 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 Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees:
Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency, 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; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation, Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority:
Note:
You must provide a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Compliance Hiring Based for Public Land Corps Service. (1) In order to be eligible for PLC non-competitive status, a former member of the PLC must provide documentation, as part of their application, verifying their eligibility and meet the following criteria:
(a) 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; (b) Applied to a vacancy announcement for which applications are being accepted from individuals with non-competitive status; (c) Meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification standards stated in the vacancy announcement for the position which you are applying; and (d) Completed his/her most recent Corps service, which provided him/her with a total of 640 hours, inclusive of 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d), within the last two (2) years. (2) Appointments must be effected within the two years requirement. (3) The two year time-frame cannot be extended. (4) Selectees will be subject to a probationary period. (5) This authority may be used for General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A. Degree:
Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. B.
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. C. 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. In addition to the basic requirement, you must possess one year of specialized experience as indicated below equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service that includes:
directing policy and staff functions, developing short and long-range plans and formulating and implementing policies, standards and procedures for a regional or national natural resources program, including experience with implementing the Endangered Species Act; Experience supervising staff work on programmatic issues regarding natural resources, and advising management concerning controversial and complex issues affecting natural resources. 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. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures:
Current appointees:
Note:
You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency. 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 Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees:
Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency, 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; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation, Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority:
Note:
You must provide a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Compliance Hiring Based for Public Land Corps Service. (1) In order to be eligible for PLC non-competitive status, a former member of the PLC must provide documentation, as part of their application, verifying their eligibility and meet the following criteria:
(a) 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; (b) Applied to a vacancy announcement for which applications are being accepted from individuals with non-competitive status; (c) Meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification standards stated in the vacancy announcement for the position which you are applying; and (d) Completed his/her most recent Corps service, which provided him/her with a total of 640 hours, inclusive of 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d), within the last two (2) years. (2) Appointments must be effected within the two years requirement. (3) The two year time-frame cannot be extended. (4) Selectees will be subject to a probationary period. (5) This authority may be used for General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions.
- Department:
0480 Fish And Wildlife Administration - Salary Range:
$135,329 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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