This position is a Legal Instruments Examiner, GS-0963-9, working in Hadley, Massachusetts, for the R5-Division of Migratory Birds, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Duties

As a Legal Instruments Examiner your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Responds to inquiries regarding a variety of wildlife matters. Receives applications, renewals and amendment requests for migratory bird and eagle permits. Ensures that permits authorizing the direct take of migratory birds and eagles from the wild are in full compliance with requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Assists in the preparation of NEPA documentation by gathering information from the documentation submitted by the applicant or requests additional information in order to conduct the NEPA analysis. Reviews annual reports from permittees for possible violations. Makes determinations for denial, suspension, or revocation, and examines requests for reconsideration and makes determinations of grant or denial.

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.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• 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.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 06/17/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualifications. Minimum Qualifications GS-09: One (1) year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to the grade GS-08 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) Responding to inquiries regarding laws and regulations for the migratory birds, eagles, endangered species, unprotected or state-regulated wildlife, marine mammals, injurious wildlife, and antique articles; 2) Maintaining current and ongoing permit related regulations and policies and provide suggestions for needed changes; 3) Receiving applications, renewals and amendment requests for migratory bird and eagle permits and examines for completeness of information, supporting documentation, certification, and processing fees; 4) Answering telephone inquiries relating to permit matters from the general public, state officers, law enforcement personnel and others relating to permit applications and issuance. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience. 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

See Qualifications section.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]