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Position Title
Biological Science Technician
Agency
Agricultural Research Service
Announcement Number
ARS-S19Y-10502426-JMD Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 24, 2019 to Friday, June 7, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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.

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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position AND

• 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.
 
 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your response(s) to the question(s) below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for the Biological Science Laboratory Technician, GS-0404-6/7 position.  Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire.  If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.    
 
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1. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-06 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
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2. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-07 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Maintain an inventory of chemicals and stock solutions.
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4. Prepare solutions and reagents for use in a laboratory or greenhouse.
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5. Safely dispose of waste materials (both chemical and biological).
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6. Which of the following sample types have you collected and evaluated? (Select all that apply)
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7. Which of the following scientific fields have you conducted research? (Select all that apply)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Contribute ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of experimental design and execution.
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9. Keep exact and detailed records of data obtained from experiments.
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10. Assist in one or more phases of a water chemistry, agronomy, or soils research process by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment in support of plant research.
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11. Search for literature pertinent to water chemistry, agronomy, or soil research for new procedures or techniques in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse.
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12. Adapt, modify or develop new techniques or procedures to satisfy the needs of water chemistry, agronomy, or soil research project.
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13. Tabulate and summarize data using personal computers and software packages.
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14. Statistically analyze data using personal computers and software packages.
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15. Maintain, calibrate and modify laboratory equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.
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16. Which of the following types of equipment have you used to obtain, analyze and summarize data? (Select all that apply)
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17. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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