- Position Title
- Physical Science Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SEKI-19-10350032-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to Tuesday, November 13, 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
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Physical Science Technician, GS-1311-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Winter Travel - Informational Only
2.
This position requires extensive travel to and from remote work sites on skis or snowshoes. Selectee must be comfortable working in snow at high elevations. Please indicate your experience with this activity.
Earth Science
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, narratives, and other relevant documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Collect acoustic data to monitor soundscapes.
4.
Collect biological, geologic, or hydrologic data in caves.
5.
Collect field data in surface waters for water chemistry, discharge, temperature, environmental contaminants, or environmental DNA (eDNA).
6.
Collect air quality and/or precipitation samples.
Research
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Follow standardized field protocols for collecting ecological data while maintaining proper quality control/quality assurance practices.
8.
Record electronic data using standard programs, such as Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel, and equipment such as smartphones/tablets and cameras.
9.
Locate field locations using a global positioning system (GPS) unit, map and compass, and/or written directions.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Ability to work and drive in winter conditions.
11.
Travel several miles a day on snowshoes or cross country skis
12.
Work within a small crew in arduous field work.