- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Plants)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-ACAD-21-10990726-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 8, 2021 to Friday, February 12, 2021
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 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:
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.
- 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.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
This position has a requirement which must be met by entry on duty, and is a condition for continued employment. Your answer to this question will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, this requirement and condition. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's License. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?
Assessment 1
1.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- GS-05: From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-05 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND
2.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- GS6 for a Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-06 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
3.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS-GS7 From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
INSTRUCTIONS: For the statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. Be sure to describe the experience that supports your answers to the questions below in your resume. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by the specific work experience you describe in your application packet. If not, 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. YOUR RESUME MUST INCLUDE MONTHS, YEARS, AND HOURS WORKED PER WEEK FOR ALL OF YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY CREDIT FOR EXPERIENCE THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE HOURS WORKED PER WEEK OR IS LISTED AS "VARIES".
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Safely mix basic herbicide solutions according to label specifications, including use of personal protective equipment.
5.
Safely remove invasive plants manually, mechanically and chemically, while avoiding damage to non-target species.
6.
Ensure that field data is accurately collected and recorded during daily invasive plant treatments using standardized data sheets and tablet data recorders.
7.
Safely mix, transport, store and apply herbicide to non-native invasive plant species according to label requirements.
8.
Lead field crews to complete invasive plant management and other field science-related activities.
9.
Identify the native and non-native plants of the northeast United States by sight, or through the use of a dichotomous plant key.
10.
Utilize Geographic Information System software (e.g. ArcGIS, ArcOnline, Google Earth, etc.) to
manage team data and produce reports.
manage team data and produce reports.
11.
Instruct and lead technicians performing field data collection to ensure quality data.
12.
Prepare documentation on technical subjects and field datasheets.
13.
Create technical reports, project proposals, and research papers from scientific information.
14.
Coordinate field work under arduous conditions, such as inclement weather, steep terrain, and stinging insects for up to 10 hours a day throughout a six month field season.
15.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 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 statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.