- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) Bears
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SR-21-11252720-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 22, 2021 to Monday, November 29, 2021
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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.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
4.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
5.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
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 (Wildlife-Bears) GS-0404-04 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you 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.
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.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Biological Science Technician (Wildlife-Bears) GS-0404-05 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you 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.
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.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Biological Science Technician (Wildlife-Bears) GS-0404-06 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you 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.
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.
Work with Large Carnivores
4.
This position requires incumbents to work with large carnivores and the following experience is required:
- Ability to perform strenuous duties - working in extreme weather conditions, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, hiking and walking over rough terrain and working at night;
- Experience working with large carnivores (bears, coyotes and wolves are qualifying) tracking, tagging and collaring large carnivores with radio telemetry - this experience must be reflected in your resume;
- Experience preparing anesthesia and pharmaceutical mixtures with wolves, coyotes and bears (GS-06 grade level);
- Experience with shotgun hazing, specifically ability to use a shotgun with less than lethal rounds (GS-06 grade level).
Wildlife Biology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Conduct field work as a member of a small team of people.
6.
Collect morphometric data from captured wildlife.
7.
Collect data on numbers, distribution, reproductive success, habitat use, survival, and behavior of various animal species.
8.
Identify local wildlife species and distinguish age and sex classes.
9.
Track bears using radio telemetry.
10.
Attach marking devices such as tags to incapacitated wildlife.
11.
Collar large mammals for tracking purposes.
12.
Use culvert traps to capture bears.
Data Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Input data into computer databases, and create reports reflecting current human-bear interactions.
14.
Utilize computers for word processing and basic statistical analyses.
15.
Compile report on wildlife projects that summarize activities and findings.
16.
Collect, compile, analyze and summarized data on bear activity and incidents using computer databases.
17.
Develop graphs and figure in the analysis of wildlife monitoring data and create reports reflecting current bear activity.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Interact with the public regarding sensitive wildlife management issues.
19.
Interact with volunteers, contractors, and other park personnel.
20.
Provide education presentations or trainings to a variety of audiences.
21.
Interact with the public regarding sensitive wildlife management issues and to enforce park regulations.
Leadership (GS-5 and 6 Level Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Compile drafts of reports and correspondence.
23.
Coordinate activities of volunteers, contractors and other personnel.
24.
Assign work to groups of volunteers, interns, and technicians.
25.
Provide leadership and training to a field crew including creating schedules and coordinating multiple crew's transportation.
26.
Provide educational presentations and trainings to a variety of audiences.
Technical Competence (GS-6 Level Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Collar and tag large mammals for identification and tracking purposes.
28.
Carry out the euthanasia of bears that have been determined to be an unacceptable threat to humans.
29.
Use dart guns, shotguns, and other non-lethal projection systems.
30.
Drive a large vehicle with a trailer.
31.
Assist in the euthanasia of bears that have been determined to be an unacceptable threat to humans.
32.
Prepare and administer sedation drugs.
33.
Organize and maintain equipment including shotguns, paintball guns, and capture equipment in good working condition.