Coral/MPA policy job announcement for US Fish & Wildlife Service
Susan_White at fws.gov
Susan_White at fws.gov
Wed Mar 19 16:31:46 EST 2003
(sorry for cross postings ...)
- Access http://www.usajobs.opm.gov for full information on the following
announcement. The job is related to development and implementation of
policies for coral reefs and marine protected areas.
Vacancy Announcement Number: FWS9-03-30
Opening Date: 03/19/2003
Closing Date: 04/02/2003
Position: REFUGE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
GS-0485-11/13
Salary: $47,910 - $88,770 per year
Promotion Potential: GS-13
Duty Location: 1 vacancy at ARLINGTON, VA
WHO MAY APPLY:
Open to all qualified U.S. Citizens.
MAJOR DUTIES:
The incumbent is a staff specialist in the Division of Natural Resources
with substantive national responsibilities
related to administration of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
The primary responsibility is planning and implementation of policies and
overseeing
activities Service-wide related to implementation of Executive Orders
13089
(Coral Reef Conservation) and 13158 (Marine Protected Areas), as well as
other
marine-focused initiatives; and their application to the National Wildlife
Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 and Fulfilling the Promise (a
strategic
vision document for the NWRS.) A focus of this position is preparing
Service
plans, policy, and budget information for refuge coral reef ecosystems and
marine protected areas in the NWRS. The incumbent uses knowledge of
wide-ranging refuge and marine protected area management activities and
information to objectively analyze strategies and approaches to accomplish
national priorities of the System, the Service, the Department, and the
marine
focused initiatives. Decision support is provided by upper management
through
completion of briefings, analysis of critical issues, and preparation of
strategy documents. The incumbent may represent the Service as team
leader on
various Service or interagency task forces. Efforts are integrated
Division
and Service-wide fish and wildlife conservation and management activities
to
include strategic planning, policy making, budget support, and strong
customer
service.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must have general and/or specialized experience. When
specified,
applicants must also meet any Mandatory (Selective Placement) Factors
listed.
Status applicants must also meet time-in-grade requirements and time after
competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this
announcement.
This position requires the ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
You
must submit a statement certifying that you type this speed.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Candidates should submit a narrative statement on a separate page(s) with
specific responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) in this
announcement. Failure to submit your narrative response to the KSAs for
this
job may negatively affect your eligibility and/or rating for this
position.
1. Knowledge of the legislation, policies and organizational entities
impacting coral reef/marine ecosystems.
2. Ability to be an effective advocate for NWRS lands and waters for
fish,
wildlife, plant, and marine conservation through effective oral
communication.
3. Ability to be an effective advocate for NWRS lands and waters for fish,
wildlife, plant, and marine conservation through clearly articulated
written
documents.
4. Ability to analyze concepts and broad statements and formulate clear,
concise recommendations for practical implementation at various
organizational
levels.
5. Ability to effectively and productively interact with other Federal,
State, and local agency representatives, conservation organizations, and
the
general public.
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Susan White, Assistant Manager
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife Dr.
Sanibel, FL 33957
ph: 239-472-1100 x 225
fx: 239-472-4061
susan_white at fws.gov
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