- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-18-10293664-SG-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 28, 2018 to Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
3.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
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 temporary 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.
Minimum Qualification
KNOWLEDGE OF ANADROMOUS AND RESIDENT FISH SPECIES OF THE KLAMATH BASIN AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO COMPLETE FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Capture and identify larval, juvenile and adult native, non-native, and anadromous fish typically found in the northern California or the Pacific Northwest to the species level using dichotomous keys.
3.
Please identify where in your resume (MM/YY to MM/YY) your experience to the above question is provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Follow sampling protocols to collect fisheries or aquatic habitat data.
5.
Perform portions of field investigations designed to scientifically assess distribution or abundance of fish.
6.
Perform portions of fish habitat quality assessments or aquatic habitat monitoring designed to scientifically assess distribution or abundance of fish habitat.
7.
Participate in biological or ecological surveys of water (stream discharge, water depth-velocity profile, temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, flow velocity, turbidity, etc.) for the conservation or rehabilitation of fishery resources.
KNOWLEDGE OF POPULATION ASSESSMENT METHODS, TECHNIQUES, AND TERMINOLOGY IN ORDER TO CONDUCT FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Record, compile, organize, proof and summarize data using standardized quality control/quality assurance and statistical procedures.
9.
Conduct field investigations using population assessment methods, techniques and terminology.
10.
Participate in a variety of field investigations (e.g., census surveys, distribution and abundance estimation, habitat restoration monitoring, mark/recapture studies, fish and habitat assessment, acoustic tagging, etc.) to study fish species or aquatic habitat restoration.
11.
Use passive collection methods to sample fish, including but not limited to gill nets, hoop nets, fyke nets, weirs, or rotary screw traps.
12.
Use active collection methods including but not limited to snorkeling, electrofishing (boat or backpack), seining, etc., to capture and sample fish.
13.
Use acoustic/radio telemetry equipment, Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag equipment, standard coded wire tagging equipment, and other technologies to mark and tag fish for mark/recapture studies.
ABILITY TO RECORD, COMPILE, ORGANIZE, AND PROOF DATA USING ARITHMETICAL AND ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL PROCEDURES
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Perform quality control/quality assurance on field data, assessing the characteristics and quality of survey data collected and recognizing unusual or unexpected results of data collection.
15.
Collect, store, organize and transfer raw data to digital files and enter into a central database.
16.
Use database software (e.g., Access, Excel) to input or retrieve or summarize fishery and habitat survey data.
17.
Conduct straightforward data summarization using GIS and related software (e.g., analyze acoustic/radio telemetry/PIT tag/coded wire tag fish tracking data to create maps displaying fish movements, organize fish tracking data, etc.)
ABILITY TO WORK AS AN EFFECTIVE MEMBER OF A TEAM.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Serve as a team member working to meet key biological assessment goals in potentially stressful situations.
19.
Make suggestions for improvements in methods, techniques or procedures based on field conditions encountered.
20.
Interact collaboratively with colleagues in isolated or extreme environments.
21.
Interact collaboratively with colleagues/crew/teammates during physically strenuous or mentally challenging work conditions under acute pressure for speed and accuracy.