- Position Title
- Biologist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-21-11069781-DE-VNG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 29, 2021 to Friday, April 2, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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.
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
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.
2.
GS-12: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
3.
Write technical and non-technical reports and convey data, information, and procedures orally to audiences.
4.
Make judgments about the condition, quality, and sensitivity of scientific and general information before conducting synthesis or dissemination.
5.
Communicate technical information to external audiences including non-scientific groups.
6.
Perform quality control of biological data collection.
7.
Utilize knowledge of biological concepts and principles, land and water management concepts, and knowledge of the life history and limiting factors of specific species to promote, implement and advocate/market the highest quality research investigations.
8.
Field knowledge and recognition of native and alien plant and animal species in Hawaii and the Pacific.
9.
Utilize knowledge of a range of biological science topics, including wildlife; fish; birds; soil; landscapes, coastal, freshwater and terrestrial ecology; and natural resources management issues.
10.
Organize and prepare specimens for laboratory analyses.
11.
Collect, fix, and preserve specimens from the field.
12.
Provide peer review of scientific manuscripts, reports, proposals, and other pertinent documents.
13.
Maintain effective working relationships with project personnel.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
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.