- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Botany-Fire Effects)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-INDU-19-10411921-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 7, 2019 to Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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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
Thank you for your interest in temporary GS-5 Biological Science Technician (Botany-Fire Effects) positions at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please be sure your resume contains supporting information which demonstrates qualification level of your questionnaire response. Please carefully follow instructions before submitting your responses. Your resume or application materials must support the answers you claim in the assessment questionnaire. If not, you could be found to be not qualified or you could be placed in a lower quality category. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify, you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume, or other application materials, you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken, that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
1.
From the responses below, select the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your experience/education as it relates to the minimum qualifications required to qualify for this position at the GS-5 level. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications or leave this question blank, you will be considered not qualified for the position.
Please describe the experience that supports your responses to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your rating may be lowered or you may be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Conducted quadrat level sampling.
3.
Conducted accurate and reliable cover estimated to nearest percent.
4.
Conducted line and point intercept sampling.
5.
Conducted species populations sampling.
6.
Identify in the field non flowering and young herbaceous plants to species.
7.
Identify in the field seedlings of woody plants to species.
8.
Identify in the field very small woody plants to species.
9.
Identify in the field non- flowering grasses to species.
10.
Identify in the field carex to species.
11.
Use taxonomic keys, field guides, and specimen samples to identify plants to species.
12.
Identify grasses to species using dichotomous key.
13.
Identify sedges to species using dichotomous key.
14.
Use scientific names for plant species.
15.
Identify to species using scientific names native plants of the Great Lakes region
16.
Identify to species using scientific names native plants of the Midwestern United States
17.
Identify to species using scientific names native plants of the Midwestern black oak savannas
18.
Identify to species using scientific names native plants of the Great Lakes region of boreal flat woods
19.
Identify to species using scientific names native plants of the Midwestern prairies
20.
Identify at all life stages the common invasive plants of the Great Lakes and Midwest regions such as but not limited to Celastris orbiculatus, Lonicera species, Alliaria petiolta, Ligustrum vulgare, Elaeagnus umbellate, Microstegium vimineum, Centaruea maculosa, Rhamnus frangula, Rhamnus cathartica, Rosa multiflora Euonymus alata, Phalaris arundinacea.
21.
Record accurate field data such as tallies, measurements, cover estimated.
22.
Complete full datasheets and logs, and maintain datasheet organization on daily basis.
23.
Organize, maintain, and account for all field equipment and datasheets on a daily bases.
24.
Conduct quality checks of data at regular and consistent intervals in the field and in the office.
25.
Resolve data issue arising from quality checks.
26.
Recognize deviation from standard procedure and inform supervisor of potential implementation problems, expected results, and propose solutions.
27.
Collect, manage, enter, and store biological data ensuring data integrity.
28.
Enter data using databases, spreadsheets or other storage system per protocol.
29.
Collect, download, organize and store field data and relate data using GPS units and GIS.
30.
Operate and make simple repairs to technical equipment used in vegetation monitoring such as, clinometer, distance and dbh tapes, compass, go no go gauges, basal prisms, etc.
31.
Perform functions and troubleshoot problems in Microsoft Office, Database, Network, Printers, and other devices.
32.
Prepare reports or portions thereof, that may include preparation of graphs, charts, and summary of findings.
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Work closely with other crew members to accomplish daily tasks.
34.
Demonstrate understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern in relating to people from varied backgrounds and situations.
35.
Handle unexpected complications or obstacles that arise in dealing with others
36.
Work effectively as part of a team and/or get along with co-workers
37.
Work within a crew in arduous field work and or difficult field conditions or other comparably stressful situations.
38.
Work in any capacity where you had to work independently.
39.
Communicate daily work progress in a clear concise manner.
40.
Your resume must identify your dates of employment in the following format: From: MM/YY TO: MM/YY and identify the number of hours per per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of general or specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies" and you could be found not qualified. If you had a variable number of hours per week, but know the total number of hours you worked, you may use that instead.
Please indicate your understanding of this requirement by responding below. I have included month/year to month/year and hours per week worked for every work and/or volunteer experience on my resume.
Please indicate your understanding of this requirement by responding below. I have included month/year to month/year and hours per week worked for every work and/or volunteer experience on my resume.