Supervisory Wildlife Biologist (Assistant District Supervisor)

Summary

You will serve as an Assistant District Supervisor within Wildlife Services (WS). Primary duties involve assisting in the planning, recommending, organising, and administering of operational and technical assistance programs designed to efficiently, effectively, and safely reduce wildlife damage that adversely impacts agricultural interests, human health and safety, property, and natural resources.

Major Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to:Utilizing standard and precedented methods and techniques, the incumbent assists immediate supervisor in planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing a Wildlife Services (WS) program within a work unitAssists with the implementation of conventional strategic plans based on WS Directives and program needsWithin the work unit, ensures compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), parallel State environmental laws, and other applicable Federal and State laws and regulationsWith guidance from the supervisor, supports environmental compliance efforts through provision of information and review of administrative and project records, and environmental impact statementsMay assist supervisor with tracking and managing budgets and funds provided for wildlife damage management (WDM) operations of the work unitIdentifies and analyzes techniques for WDM operations in the work unit. Recommends, through supervisor, areas for potential research or developmental studyAssists in the supervision of the work unit’s Federal employees and, in some cases, cooperative employees (collaborators), possibly including technicians, seasonal or intermittent personnel, and internsMay be designated as Acting for higher level supervisor/manager (i.e., District Supervisor), and temporarily assume administrative and supervisory responsibilityAssists the supervisor in development of performance standards and evaluation and monitoring of work performance of subordinates

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Evaluations

You will be assessed on the following competencies.

• Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Financial Management - Demonstrates broad understanding of principles of financial management and marketing expertise necessary to ensure appropriate funding levels. Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for the program area; uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities; monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies. Identifies cost-effective approaches.
• Human Resources Management - Manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that staff members are appropriately selected, utilized, appraised, rewarded, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Takes action to address performance problems.
• Partnering- Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.