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Position Title
Interdisciplinary Biologist/Physical Scientist (Data Scientist)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
WO-1614-NRSS-21-10940808-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 to Tuesday, November 3, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
  • are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
 
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 your service which includes character of service.  You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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4. 1. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)?  If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you:
  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
  • have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
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2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

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3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. 

To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.

To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., 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; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
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5. 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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6. Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:

• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and

• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
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7. 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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8. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
 
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.  

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restriction
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Preferences
1. Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Interdisciplinary: Biologist/Physical Scientist (Data Scientist) position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications. (limit characters)
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for this the Interdisciplinary: Biologist/Physical Scientist (Data Scientist) position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for the Biologist, 0401 series.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for the Physical Scientist, 1301 series.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work at Interdisciplinary: Biologist/Physical Scientist (Data Scientist) GS-0401/1301-13 level or equivalent. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work at the perform Interdisciplinary: Biologist/Physical Scientist (Data Scientist) GS-0401/1301-13 level or equivalent.
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For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. (limit characters)
Information Management-Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems. (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. Developing and implementing individual and team workplans to achieve organizational goals.
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5. Identifying and evaluating alternative approaches to achieve programmatic or policy goals.
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6. identifying data, information, and information technology needs to support science-based management of natural
resources.
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7. Developing standard operating procedures, protocols, standards, or other guidance documents designed to meet
organizational goals at multiple scales ranging from local to national.
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Project Management. Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. (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. Developing project objectives, study plans, and scopes of work.
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9. Monitoring project implementation to ensure work is accomplished within projected timelines or cost projections.
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10. Designing and implementing software or application development projects designed to meet end-user needs.
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11. Leading a team of interdisciplinary stakeholders to identify, define, and achieve common goals.
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Data Management. Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data archiving, data disposal, and data standardization processes. (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. Experience using R, python, or other programming language to summarize, visualize, or present complex information. (limit characters)
13. Developing data collection and entry applications that ensure acquisition of high-quality scientific data.
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14. Expertise with methods for data quality assurance, and appropriate use or integration of those methods in the collection of inventory or monitoring data. (limit characters)
Quality Assurance- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Experience in the use of R, python, or other scientific analysis software to evaluate quality of or report on the status and trends of natural resource inventory or monitoring data. (limit characters)
16. Experience developing tools or templates to automate the quality control, analysis, and production of scientific information.
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17. Conducting technical review of scientific data or information products.
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18. implementing FAIR principles to manage and steward data such that they are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
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Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear ,and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
19. Experience providing oral presentations or briefings on scientific topics to non-scientific audiences.
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20. Authoring scientific or technical documents.
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21. Analyzing, summarizing, and communicating complex information in a manner that is informative and clearly conveys intended messages.
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Verification Statement (limit characters)
22. 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 CFR 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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