- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Fisheries - Diver)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1547-CHIS-18-10104895-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 19, 2018 to Thursday, January 25, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for the Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-05. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
In addition to the requirements in the questions above, selectees must possess a current open water and scientific diving certification from a recognized organization, be able to meet the National Park Service diving requirements within 30 days of entrance on duty and have a minimum of 100 cold water, open ocean kelp forest dives logged. Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of fish biology and subtidal monitoring techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct subtidal marine monitoring techniques that use SCUBA and surface-supply diving.
4.
Collect biological abundance and distribution data using subtidal monitoring techniques such as quadrats, band transects, random point contacts, fish transects, and roving diver fish counts.
5.
Lead scuba dives in a harsh subtidal marine environment to collect complex marine biological monitoring data.
6.
Conduct work in arduous and remote field conditions that include working on vessels for at least three consecutive days.
7.
Use photographic and/or video equipment underwater in high surge conditions.
8.
Make up to five SCUBA and/or surface-supply dives per day for at least five consecutive days.
9.
Lead dives for at least a two member dive team.
10.
Work as a team member to collect biological abundance and distribution data.
11.
Promote safe work environment including safe diving operations from marine research vessels.
12.
Ability to accurately identify adult and juvenile Southern California marine algae, invertebrate, and fish species.
Ability to use common software programs related to database management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Use MS Access and/or other MS software programs to enter and manage biological data.
14.
Use quality control, quality assurance techniques to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
15.
Summarize, analyze and display large datasets.
Ability to carry out biological/scientific work in remote locations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Use, maintain, and repair subtidal biological sampling equipment.
17.
Maintain SCUBA and surface-supply diving equipment, identifying any needed repairs and/or unsafe equipment.
18.
Document repairs and maintenance schedules of underwater life-support equipment.
19.
Prepare equipment and supplies for remote biological monitoring, including sampling datasheets, sampling and safety equipment, food and other logistical supplies necessary for work in remote locations for multiple days/trips.
20.
Prepare dive plans, manifests and other logistical documentation for remote multi-day dive trips.
Ability to communicate with others and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Work independently and with others with little or no direct supervision.
22.
Present findings from field work to others by giving oral or written presentations at staff or professional meetings.
23.
Tabulate field data into tables and graphs for presentation.
24.
Ability to work and live in close quarters such as a marine vessel with at least nine other people.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Prepare draft written reports documenting existing biological conditions and activities performed.
26.
Prepare grammatically and typographically correct reports.
27.
Tabulate, summarize, and graph large data sets for use in reports and presentations.
28.
Collect accurate biological field notes of monitoring sites.