- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-PWR-20-10794681-DE-OPM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 21, 2020 to Monday, May 4, 2020
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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:
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.
- 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:
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.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for the position. Choose the response that best represents your experience, and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. 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.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that most accurately describes the experience and/or education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) GS-0404-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, education and/or training carrying out each task using the scale provided. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Identify and understand the life history and habitat requirements of fish and other aquatic biota.
3.
Conduct field surveys of fish and other aquatic biota.
4.
Conduct surveys via snorkeling, seining, gill netting, electrofishing and other methods.
5.
Record fishery data and behavioral observations on datasheets and in field notes in a clear, legible manner according to established protocols.
6.
Enumerate and classify fish in the field.
7.
Conduct field surveys to support project planning required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
8.
Provide technical advice for aquatic resource protection and mitigations.
9.
Prepare a variety of documents using production software such as MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or equivalent government or commercial software.
10.
Use spreadsheet software to input and display scientific and/or technical data.
11.
Analyze data, performing basic summary statistics.
12.
Ensure data is recorded accurately, validated, and quality control measures are implemented.
13.
Ensure that hardcopy and digital data are appropriately stored, organized, and archived.
14.
Use word processing software to prepare narrative written documents, such as correspondence or reports.
15.
Prepare technical reports and present findings.
16.
Draft portions of project reports, such as descriptions of methods, graphs, maps and charts, and summary of findings.
17.
Serve as a lead technician over others.
18.
Lead team collecting scientific field data.
19.
Schedule and supervise daily activities of volunteers and other employees.
20.
Provide leadership and training to seasonal field crews in aquatic and atmospheric resource monitoring projects.
21.
Assign day to day tasks and work responsibilities to others.
22.
Support and create a safe working environment for others.
23.
Work unsupervised in the field in natural or wilderness areas.
24.
Collect fisheries data and record field observations of natural resource conditions in remote field locations.
25.
Work and travel alone in remote areas under adverse weather conditions.
26.
Hike over rough terrain with a backpack containing gear up to 50 pounds.
27.
Follow safety protocols and procedures while working in the backcountry.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: Understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
28.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.