This position is a Fish and Wildlife Administrator, GS- 0480-15 working in Anchorage, Alaska for the R7-Regional Chief-National Wildlife Refuge System. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R7-23-12067270-MT-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Fish and Wildlife Administrator your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Directs policy and staff functions in refuges within the Service's Midwest Region. Formulates and implements policies, standards, and procedures. Surnames documents for program policy compliance before forwarding to the Regional Director (e.g., refuge documents to be forwarded to the Washington Office, etc.). Coordinates Regionwide Program issues/policies (e.g., refuge management, public use, compatibility, comprehensive planning and outreach). Develops short- and long-range plans, objectives, and priorities for ensuring adherence to the laws and policies which govern the management of the Service. Evaluates national precedents, their impact on Regional policy, procedures, and operations. Devises methods of accommodating emerging precedents, trends and innovative conservation opportunities. Estimates and justifies resources such as funding, space, supplies, equipment and personnel needs. Manages multimillion dollar budget for assigned programs which are subject to rapidly changing initiatives and shifting priorities. Serves as a member of the Regional Directorate Team - the region's Assistant Regional Directors and Regional Managers. Participates with cross-program leaders in interpreting and implementing legislation, legal decisions, and creative conservation solutions, as well as assessing their impact on Regional natural resource management practices, refuge lands, and other programs. Represents the Regional Director and the Service on national and international committees and at conferences during which controversial issues may be discussed. Serves as an expert consultant and provides advice to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director and other Service officials and managers concerning controversial and complex scientific, political, and economic issues; prepares position papers; reviews documents and plans; and makes implementation decisions. Obtains cooperation from and maintains liaison with parties and agencies interested in decisions of the Service, such as trade associations, conservation groups, industries, civic groups, officials and scientists from other Federal government organizations, State officials, county officials, and news media representatives. Stimulates cross-program and cross-Regional consultation, cooperation, and partnerships. Supports the Regional Director's vision by collaborating with other program staff on program actions, implementation and advocacy. Manages natural resource issues through collaboration among Service counterparts, public and private organizations, industry, and individuals to integrate ecosystem concerns, views, and contributions into cohesive resource management projects and systems. Exercises managerial and leadership skill in integrating multiple aspects of ecosystem management, refuge management, fisheries management, ecological services, and the migratory birds, federal aid and law enforcement programs. Analyzes and evaluates management plans, goals, objectives, and resource problems, and makes final determinations (subject to the Regional Director's and/or Deputy Regional Director's approval) regarding the final content, timing, and ongoing applicability of ecosystem management approaches. Implements programs such as Partners for Wildlife and Fire Management. Coordinates with Law Enforcement (LE) and Federal Aid (FA) 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). Leads Legislative/Congressional outreach efforts on operational issues (with External Affairs staff). Supports and reviews programmatic submissions (e.g., Congressional inquires, Congressional District Report). Develops partnerships in consultation with program and project managers, the field facility staff, and ecosystem teams. Participates in designing national programs and policies. Provides programmatic information and guidance to field stations and ecosystem teams (such as on Comprehensive Conservation Plans (CCPs)) Provides scientific information and support regarding the Refuge and Realty programs for the benefit of line managers and supervisors, and employees throughout the Region. Manages centralized funds for efficiency purposes such as for refuge comprehensive planning, and uniform costs. Manages program funds such as those concerning, refuge law enforcement, quarters accounts, Regionwide cooperative education programs, realty accounts, and Regional Office operating budgets. Perform a full range of supervisory/managerial duties and responsibilities over the assigned staff and organizational elements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• 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.
• 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.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• 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.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 08/25/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: A. Degree: A full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, from an accredited college or university, in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Note: Transcripts required. OR B. A 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. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR C. Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrates an 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 four-year course of study as described in A above. Minimum Qualification [GS-15] I possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: 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; advising management concerning controversial and complex issues affecting natural resources. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 1101 East Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99503 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 833-512-0482
• Email: [email protected]