- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Fish)
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- MR-20-10827514-DP-(MP) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 3, 2020 to Tuesday, June 9, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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:
• 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.
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.
3.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion eligibilities:
- Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced.
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)
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:
• 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.
• 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.
5.
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
6.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive eligibilities:
- Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced
- Veterans who have a service connected disability of 30% or more
- Certain Military Spouses (Relocating with your spouse under Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders / a spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury / a spouse of a service member killed while on active duty)
- Certain Overseas Family Members (A family member of a federal employee, or uniformed service member, who has completed 52 weeks of service in a federal position overseas.)
- Peace Corps/VISTA
- Foreign Service Employees
- Miscellaneous Authorities not regulated by OPM (Postal Career Service Employee; Postal Rate Commission Employee; Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee)
- DOI or FWS Authorities not regulated by OPM
- Individuals with a Disability: Schedule A Disability appointments (Severe Physical, Psychiatric, Mental Disability)
- Interchange agreement with other merit systems
7.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification GS-06
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. 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.
Select the one response below that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of the position.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and terminology of biological sciences and related management practices and a working familiarity with similar disciplines in order to assist with planning and coordinating survey and other biological data collection and analysis projects.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assists in collecting data on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods.
3.
Participates in multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies.
4.
Carry out a variety of research and survey methods.
5.
Analyze established data.
6.
Monitor environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish/wildlife.
Knowledge of practices that affect natural resources environments (e.g., agriculture, construction) in order to recognize probable effects on and/or relationship to those resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Monitor environmental elements such as temperature, humidity, etc., and how it impacts fish, other aquatic species and habitat function.
8.
Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations.
Ability to capture, handle, and tag or collar various fish/wildlife.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility.
10.
Identifies and collects fish and aquatic species for studies.
Ability to communicate orally in order to meet and deal effectively with people of different backgrounds, including representatives of state, Federal, Tribal resource agencies and private agencies and organizations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Develop and delivers informational and/or environmental education programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools.
12.
Drafts news release drafts for area media.
13.
Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources to groups and individuals.
Minimum Qualification GS-5
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
14.
Select the one response below that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of the position.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and terminology of biological sciences and related management practices and a working familiarity with similar disciplines in order to assist with planning and coordinating survey and other biological data collection and analysis projects.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Assists in collecting data on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods.
16.
Participates in multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies.
17.
Carry out a variety of research and survey methods.
18.
Analyze established data.
19.
Monitor environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish/wildlife.
Knowledge of practices that affect natural resources environments (e.g., agriculture, construction) in order to recognize probable effects on and/or relationship to those resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Monitor environmental elements such as temperature, humidity, etc., and how it impacts fish, other aquatic species and habitat function.
21.
Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations.
Ability to capture, handle, and tag or collar various fish/wildlife.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility.
23.
Identifies and collects fish and aquatic species for studies.
Ability to communicate orally in order to meet and deal effectively with people of different backgrounds, including representatives of state, Federal, Tribal resource agencies and private agencies and organizations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Develop and delivers informational and/or environmental education programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools.
25.
Drafts news release drafts for area media.
26.
Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources to groups and individuals.
27.
I have assured my resume/application contains all of the information listed under the Section titled: "Required Resume/Application Information."
28.
VERIFICATION STATEMENT: As explained in the vacancy announcement, your responses to this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses and rating. Providing false or fraudulent information in or attached to your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for separating you after you begin work. All information you provide is subject to investigation.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing below to this verification statement, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this verification statement, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this verification statement will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing below to this verification statement, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this verification statement, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this verification statement will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.