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Position Title: Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Announcement Number: DE-10976793-21-WS Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, December 4, 2020 to Thursday, December 10, 2020

For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.

1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.

A. Yes

B. No

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?

A. Yes

B. No

3. If you answered Yes to the question above, provide the name of the Federal Agency from which you received a buyout and the date on which it was received. If you answered No, type NA for not applicable. (limit 150 characters)

4. Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Has your work schedule been full-time, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, for every position listed on your resume or OF-612?

Note: If no, please include the following in your resume for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY) and work schedule (i.e., Full-Time (FT), Part-Time (PT), etc., and hrs/wk. Please list in order with current/most recent position first. Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.)

A. Yes

B. No

2. I understand for information on the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I (the applicant) must inquire through USAJOBS. No separate notification will be sent to me. To view the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I must go to the USAJOBS website and log into My Account. Once in My Account I must enter the "Application Status" section of the website.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD 214, 50B, performance appraisal may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

4. I understand that any correspondence necessary will be conducted via e-mail and sent to the e-mail address I provided in this application process. I must keep this e-mail address current.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Do you possess a current driver's license from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or territories or possessions of the United States?

If you respond yes to this question and you are interviewed, you must be prepared to present your driver's license as confirmation.

A. Yes

B. No

1. GS-6 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.

A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service performing work related to the duties of the position described in the vacancy announcement.

B. I have successfully completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) in a field of study directly related to the work of this position as described in the vacancy announcement.

C. I possess a combination of specialized experience and graduate education that together meet the requirements for this position.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as described.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

2. Navigating an airport operations area and coordinating movements with the Air Traffic Control Tower.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

3. If you responded yes that you have experience to the previous question, please indicate in the box below where this training and/or experience is represented on your resume. Please list only the relevant position title(s), organization(s), and dates held.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

4. Identifying wildlife habitats on and near airports and making recommendations to reduce their attractiveness to wildlife.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

5. I am proficient at properly and safely using the following for deterring or dispersing wildlife on or near airport facilities:

A. Propane exploders

B. Pyrotechnics

C. Firearms

D. Paint ball guns

E. Electronic repellents

F. Chemical repellents

G. Physical exclusion devices

H. Effigies

I. Remote-controlled Vehicles

J. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

6. I have completed and submitted wildlife strike report to FAA using form 5200-7 or online systems.

A. Yes

B. No

7. I am experienced and/or formally certified regarding the safe operation of the following:

A. Boats

B. Firearms

C. ATV’s

D. 4-wheel drive vehicles

E. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

8. I have successfully completed a course of training in the safe use of firearms e.g., hunter safety, military, law enforcement or similar training.

A. Yes

B. No

9. I have successfully completed a National Rifle Association (NRA) of America Certificate (Basic Course) for rifle, shotgun, and/or pistol.

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

10. Using wildlife damage management techniques, methods, and/or procedures to deter or alleviate conflict with wildlife avian or mammalian species.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

11. Which of the following have you performed to protect threatened or endangered birds, reptiles, or mammals or species management concern from predation?

A. Site evaluation to identify cause of death and predator

B. Trapping

C. Using pesticides

D. Exclusion

E. Using snares

F. Placing or training guard animals

G. Harassment/hazing

H. Assisting livestock producer with migratory bird depredation permit application

I. Shooting

J. Roost counts

K. None of the above

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

12. Using pyrotechnics and/or explosives in wildlife management programs.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

13. If you responded yes that you have experience to the previous question, please indicate in the box below where this training and/or experience is represented on your resume. Please list only the relevant position title(s), organization(s), and dates held.

14. I am proficient at effectively addressing wildlife conflicts using the following techniques

A. Egg Oiling

B. Nest removal/destruction

C. Adult removal

D. Habitat modification

E. Exclosures

F. Auditory deterrents

G. Visual deterrents

H. Wildlife Immobilization/handling

I. Pesticide applications

J. Firearms

K. Chemical repellents

L. Propane exploders

M. Pyrotechnics

N. Paint ball guns

O. Lasers

P. Effigies

Q. None of the above

15. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

B. No, I do not certify and I understand that by responding “no” to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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