- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Plants)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-YOSE-21-10961926-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 30, 2020 to Thursday, December 10, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
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:
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Biological Science Technician (Plants) - GS-0404-07 position with the National Park Service.
Minimum Qualifications for the GS-07 (Screen Out)
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. You must document the experience you claim in your resume. NOTE: If you are substituting education for experience, a copy of your transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
For the questions below, please select from A through E 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. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience 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.
Botany - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of plants, including structures and functions, classification, taxonomy, plant communities, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, conservation, and care of plant species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Identify vascular plants to species level using dichotomous keys.
3.
Ability to recognize Sierra Nevada plants, including invasive non-native and special status species, by sight.
4.
Communicate botanical, invasive plant, ecological restoration, and forest health status, trends, and management issues to volunteers.
5.
Monitor invasive plants using established protocols to track treatments and determine efficacy.
6.
Perform restoration and revegetation activities including native seed collection, transplanting, soil decompaction, seed broadcasting, mulching, and conifer removal using current, accepted techniques and specialized revegetation hand tools.
Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Tracks biological field equipment, supplies, computers, and government property using spreadsheet software.
8.
Utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data.
9.
Collect geospatial data with Global Positioning System (GPS).
10.
Summarize biological and volunteer data and produce accomplishments reports.
Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Analyze job safety hazards and write draft safety guidelines and procedures for biological field work.
12.
Write volunteer project descriptions and job descriptions for invasive plant, revegetation, ecological restoration, and forest health work.
13.
Assist with hiring of work crews, biological technicians, or volunteers.
14.
Provide logistical and safety support for biological field work, including purchasing supplies, analyzing needs for Personal Protective Equipment, managing vehicle assignments, and volunteer event planning.
15.
Organizes caches of field tools so that they are in good working condition and properly stored, replaced, or repaired.
Biology - Knowledge of the environment, plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Reviews construction drawings to evaluate necessary protection of vegetation and soil resources.
17.
Makes field observations of natural resources conditions during construction and evaluates whether they meet contract specifications for natural resource protection.
18.
Recommends management actions or field adjustments to government contracting personnel for vegetation and soil protection during construction.
19.
Provides information to other employees and visitors about vegetation management programs.
Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Manage a complex schedule of multiple volunteer groups, adjusting for changing weather, project, and camping conditions.
21.
Arrange advanced volunteer logistics and communicate those to volunteers and project managers.
22.
Maintain and develop partnerships with youth and volunteer partners.
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Manage a safety program tailored to volunteers, including hazard assessment, acquiring Personal Protective Equipment, leading safety meetings, and ensuring that health and safety procedures are understood and implemented by volunteers and interns.