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Position Title
Biological Science Technician (Fish)
Agency
Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
MR-20-10690187-JLS-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 to Monday, January 13, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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.
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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'.
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
1. Please select the response that best reflects your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for a GS-05 Biological Science Technician. (limit characters)
Ability to use and maintain equipment. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Prepare and use equipment necessary to accomplish fishery management investigations.
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3. Prepare and use computer and software equipment necessary to accomplish fishery management investigations.
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Skill in communication. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Assist with preparation of fish program materials.
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5. Assist with presentation of fish programs.
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6. Explain fish management programs and their objectives.
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7. Accomplish assignments by communicating with co-workers.
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Knowledge of technical terminology. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Carry out daily activities of a fishery management program such as collection, stocking, population determination, migration studies and species identification.
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9. Assist in plan preparation.
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10. Participate in fishery management surveys.
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11. Relay technical information to others
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Skill in taking scientific measurements. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Perform complicated mathematical calculations.
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13. Take scientific measurements.
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14. Keep precise records for data assembly and analysis.
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15. Accurately record information in legible form as required during assigned work tasks.
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