- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-18-10154622-RR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 6, 2018 to Monday, March 12, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
To qualify for this position, you must possess one of the following:
Condition of Employment: Driver's License: A valid state driver's license is required in order to comply with state and federal regulations and service policies for operating motor vehicles with a GVW less than 26,000 pounds. Motor vehicles include sedans, station wagons, sport utility vehicles (SUV), vans (including minivans), carryalls, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and trucks (including trucks with specialized mounted equipment, such as fish distribution trucks and garbage trucks).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
I understand a valid state driver's license is required in order to comply with state and federal regulations and service policies for operating motor vehicles with a GVW less than 26,000 pounds. Motor vehicles include sedans, station wagons, sport utility vehicles (SUV), vans (including minivans), carryalls, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and trucks (including trucks with specialized mounted equipment, such as fish distribution trucks and garbage trucks).
Condition of Employment: Must possess a valid US Passport
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
I understand the following conditions of employment:
I must possess a valid US Passport; I must be physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day, lift and carry 70 lbs, ride a bicycle, and be able to perform repetitive stooping and bending motions; extensive travel is required i.e., 7 nights per week for approximately 6 months; swimming in ponds, lakes, moving water, and/or coastal aquatic environments is a requirement of this position; I must possess American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (within 2 months of hire); I work may require working evenings, weekends and holidays; I must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain USFWS approved certification(s) within 12 months of employment, the following certifications: All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Certification, Utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) Certification, and Pesticide Certification; I understand snorkeling is a requirement of this position for direct observation; I am required to respond to alarms on the evenings and weekends, as assigned (Alarm must be responded to timely in order to ensure specimens remain viable); and, this position requires wearing an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife uniform. Incumbent is required to obtain and properly wear uniform components in accordance with Service policy. The immediate supervisor will determine the components appropriate/specific for the position.
I must possess a valid US Passport; I must be physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day, lift and carry 70 lbs, ride a bicycle, and be able to perform repetitive stooping and bending motions; extensive travel is required i.e., 7 nights per week for approximately 6 months; swimming in ponds, lakes, moving water, and/or coastal aquatic environments is a requirement of this position; I must possess American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (within 2 months of hire); I work may require working evenings, weekends and holidays; I must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain USFWS approved certification(s) within 12 months of employment, the following certifications: All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Certification, Utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) Certification, and Pesticide Certification; I understand snorkeling is a requirement of this position for direct observation; I am required to respond to alarms on the evenings and weekends, as assigned (Alarm must be responded to timely in order to ensure specimens remain viable); and, this position requires wearing an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife uniform. Incumbent is required to obtain and properly wear uniform components in accordance with Service policy. The immediate supervisor will determine the components appropriate/specific for the position.
Ability to lead crews and facilitate a team-oriented environment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Organize and lead personnel in a remote setting.
5.
Train and supervise volunteers in all skills and techniques necessary in the performance of biological field work.
6.
Provide on-going motivation and guidance for volunteer field crew.
7.
Facilitate effective team-work and problem solving.
Ability to identify species from pictures, field guides, dichotomous keys, and written descriptions, and monitors them in riparian, upland, and/or coastal habitats.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Identify insect species from pictures, field guides, and written descriptions.
9.
Identify seabirds and shorebirds from pictures, field guides, and written descriptions.
10.
Identify Pacific island plants from pictures, field guides, dichotomous keys, and written descriptions.
11.
Monitor plants and wildlife in tropical island and/or coastal habitats.
Ability to follow detailed sampling and laboratory procedures and recognize departures from established quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Conduct detailed sampling for on-going monitoring program and analyze samples following written procedures.
13.
Provide quality assurance oversight and guidance for long-term monitoring efforts.
14.
Ensure consistent compliance with standard operating procedures by group members.
15.
Ensure compliance with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) safety protocols for preparation and application of herbicides and pesticides.
Ability to communicate orally in order to meet and exchange information with individuals encountered in the scope of regular duties.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Direct and coordinate camp and facilities maintenance including servicing of solar systems, generators, solar freezers, bicycles and UTV.
17.
Effectively communicate management direction to crew members on field projects
18.
Effectively communicate field observations of vegetation conditions to supervisors and other management personnel
19.
Maintain a positive working partnership with a variety of stakeholders
Knowledge of wildlife species specific to the designated survey areas sufficient to complete the field investigation and gather required data within the timeframe allotted.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Implementation of established protocols to monitor ants, seabirds, shorebirds, sea turtles and/or marine reef ecosystems.
21.
Conduct wildlife censuses and surveys to collect biological data using standard collection methods
22.
Assist in collecting and recording information on habitat conditions
23.
Monitor and implement activities related to conservation and management of wildlife
Ability to collect biological and water resources data from field investigations and report findings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Conduct entomological surveys and perform ant species identification.
25.
Conduct Habitat Evaluation and Assessments in tropical islands and/or coastal settings.
26.
Perform Seabird identification, banding and monitoring.
27.
Conduct avian surveys to determine abundance, range, and incubation success