Natural Resources Job Board

WHO MAY APPLY:
. Must be a U.S. Citizen
. Must be 18 years old
. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, civil service
employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective
Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions (proof of registration and/or exemption
required). Website: http://www.sss.gov.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume that includes:
1) Personal information such as name, address, contact information
2) Education
3) Detailed work experience related to this position as described in the
announcement including
. Work schedule including hours per week
. Dates of employment;
. Title, series, grade (if applicable)
4) All supervisors' phone numbers and if they may be contacted
5) Other qualifications
Transcripts (if qualifying on education, education must have been obtained from an
accredited institution. Education completed in a foreign institution must include an
evaluation by an organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs
that it was deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, see: Foreign
Education Evaluation. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.)
DD-214 (Member 4 copy)
VA letter required for applicable Veteran preference, if applies.
Current active duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be
discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days
after the date the certification is submitted.
HOW TO APPLY: Additional materials not listed above (i.e. position descriptions, training
certificates, etc.) may not be considered. Applicants who do not submit the required items listed
above may not be considered. Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted to the
contact office and must be RECEIVED by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement.
Interested individuals should send a resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) to the
address listed here:
CONTACT OFFICE:
USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
PO Box 60827
Harrisburg, PA 17106
Attn: Tony Roland
Email: Tony.c.roland@usda.gov
Phone (724) 263-9232

DUTIES:
Responsible for organizing and conducting direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage
within a geographical area or technical/subject area of program involvement.
Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs in close
consultation with higher-level management.
Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in
assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control
methods; pyrotechnics; noise cannons/exploders; drop nets; rocket/cannon nets; various other
scaring devices.
Assists Wildlife Biologists by correctly identifying current, and forecasting future damage,
problems and relating them to the damage-causing species.
Independently determines and selects the most effective means of control for individual situations.
Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and
address specific environmental, economic or political considerations.
Assists in the negotiation of cooperative service agreements with landowners, lessees, or
administrators to accomplish the goals outlined for the WS program.
routine reports regarding daily, weekly or monthly activities, observations, and events.
Assists in conducting demonstrations and training for others, including other cooperators or other
interested groups, on WDM methods, procedures, and program objectives.
Complies with restrictions and mitigation measures established through consultation with relevant
Federal and State agencies.
Carries out duties in accordance with program decisions made in compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) under guidance and
oversight by supervisor.
Performs other duties, as required.
MINIMUM ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify, applicants MUST meet all minimum qualification requirements, except Medical
Requirements, by the closing date of the announcement.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
For the GS-5 Grade Level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-4 level) that may
have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, federal) sectors which demonstrate
experience in:
Experience in wildlife damage mitigation methods and techniques.
Experience using lethal and non-lethal animal control techniques.
Conducting basic computer operations for record keeping, data analysis, report writing and
correspondence.
OR
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with major
study, or at least 24 semester hours, in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as
biology, chemistry, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics,
with at least 6 semester hours in wildlife.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience at the GS-5 Grade Level:
Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience
to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to
qualify for that grade level.
For the GS-6 Grade Level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that may
have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, federal) sectors which demonstrates
experience in:
Dealing with human-wildlife conflicts and principles of wildlife damage management.
The requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, and National
Environment Policy Act.
Conducting wildlife damage assessments, counts and abundance surveys.
The use of firearms, traps, snares, pesticides, immobilizing drugs, pyrotechnics, electronic
harassment devices, and other non-lethal control tools.
Creating/maintaining public contacts to formulate assistance strategies that incorporate technical
assistance and operational control techniques.
OR
Successfully completed 1 year of graduate education (18 semester hours) in wildlife.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience at the GS-6 Grade Level:
Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience
to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to
qualify for that grade level.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED
Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications may be referred to the hiring manager for
selection. Qualified candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will receive referral and selection
priority over non-veterans.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
. Must obtain or have a valid state driver’s license. Operation of Government-owned or leased
vehicles is required. (if this applies)
. As a condition of employment, appropriate security clearance is required for this position.
. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal
payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E- Verify,
including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
. Position is subject to random and applicant drug testing.
. Must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles,
firearms, control devices, and equipment.
. Occasional travel may be required
. Initial trial period may be required
. In order to perform the essential duties of this position, you must have the legal and physical
ability to possess and discharge firearms. You must be able to pass a government background
check and meet any additional requirements to carry and use firearms. A background check will
include answering questions about where you’ve lived, worked, went to school, and any military
history or police records. Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully
adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check).
Emergency Response – APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency
employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support
emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. It is difficult to predict the
frequency with which such emergency situations may occur – and could range from several
emergencies in a year to none over the course of many years. In the event that you are called upon
to support an emergency program, this may require irregular working hours, including overtime, and
may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. While some
emergency program support assignments may be able to be performed at the employee’s current duty
station, in other cases employees may be asked to go on-site to a temporary duty state location. In
addition, it may be necessary for employees to participate in multiple rotations to an emergency
program assignment. Attempts will be made to keep disruption to the employee to a minimum.
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NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO
URINALYSIS TO SCREEN FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT.
APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON A NEGATIVE
DRUG TEST RESULT. INCUMBENTS OF THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO
SUBMIT TO URINALYSIS TO SCREEN FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE ON AN ONGOING
BASIS AFTER APPOINTMENT, AS DIRECTED.
Carrying a firearm is a condition of employment – In the passing of the Lautenberg Amendment,
Congress passed legislation which prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime
of domestic violence from possessing a firearm or ammunition. If selected you will be required to
sign the form, “Inquiry for Positions Requiring Possession of Firearms,” certifying that you meet this
criteria.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital
status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization,
retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy-
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations
on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are
customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a
disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
. An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal
opportunity to apply for a job.
. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential
job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to
benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an
applicant’s criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except
as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or
positions; acceptance or retention in the armed forces; or recruitment of a Federal law
enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information
related to an organization’s alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The
complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged
noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the
appropriate information to MRP.Fairchance@usda.gov subject line: Fair Chance Act.
Relocation costs will not be paid for this position.
More than one position may be selected from this announcement.