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Position Title
Biologist
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-SAC-20-10896879-DE-SM Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 4, 2020 to Friday, September 11, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements for GS-0401: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Biologists.
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2. GS-0401-07: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Are you listed on, or possess, a current U.S. Fish & Wildlife (USFWS) 10-A permit, Endangered Species Permit, authorizing surveying and handling of Desert Tortoises? (limit characters)
4. If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your permit number and expiration date, and the issuing agency. (limit characters)
5. Trap, radio-track, and collect data to support scientific studies of the western pond turtle or other reptiles. (limit characters)
6. Follow research protocol in collecting, measuring, and recording scientific data for monitoring the Agassiz's desert tortoise.
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7. Incorporate a variety of established procedures and methods to complete a series of sequential and specific phases of broad biological and biogeochemical studies.
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8. Gather and analyze field data pertaining to desert tortoises or other chelonians.
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9. Experience with x-radiography equipment to assess reproductive status of reptiles including desert tortoises.
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10. Locate desert tortoises in the field to within one square meter using portable telemetry equipment.
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11. Conduct mark/recapture studies of turtles and tortoises.
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12. Collecting biological samples and scientific measurements in a variety of reptiles including desert tortoises.
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13. Assist senior staff in studying and preparing reports on fish and wildlife resources.
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14. Prepare and compile scientific reports.
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15. Apply basic principles of scientific writing.
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16. Maintain effective working relationships with project personnel and work with others to achieve goals.
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17. Plan and coordinate daily schedules for collecting and managing required data for monitoring turtles and tortoises.
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18. Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing biological investigations that affect wildlife and/or habitat conditions.
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19. Manage complex databases of field biological data, conduct queries of biological data, and create tabular and graphical queries to address pertinent ecological questions
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20. Utilize knowledge of digital photography, film scanning, metadata, and imaging software.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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