- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Fish)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- TS-21-11323183-LP-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 13, 2021 to Friday, December 17, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
3.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Basic requirements for GS-0404-06
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the qualifications for the GS-0404-06 Biological Science Technician:
Knowledge of standard methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in fish surveys, fish studies and fish management.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Tag fish using Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags.
3.
Collect fish using standardized methods, including boat/raft electrofishing, seining, trammel-netting and light-trapping.
4.
Track fish movements using radio and/or sonic telemetry equipment in rivers and lakes.
5.
Collect complete and legible scientific data from fish captured from ponds, rivers, or lakes.
6.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair field sampling gear in both shop and field settings
Knowledge and experience in fish culture practices and techniques necessary to operate water reuse systems for intensively rearing endangered fish
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
7.
Perform routine daily tasks such as cleaning/siphoning fish tanks and maintaining hatchery equipment.
8.
Feed fish according to preset feeding schedules using a variety of methods including belt feeders and hand distribution of feed.
9.
Monitor water chemistry/quality using various types of test apparatus
10.
Keep complete and legible records of maintenance, feeding and other activities completed.
11.
Operate and maintain a variety of complex hatchery equipment, such as oxygen distribution/delivery systems, gates, pumps, valves, filters, and sterilizers.
Experience in operating motorized boats (jet shoe and/or prop-driven) and rafts in large rivers, lakes and ponds to collect biological field data
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
12.
Operate motorized boats and oar-powered rafts for the purpose of transporting staff and equipment to/from sampling sites.
13.
Safely and properly unload, rig, pack, launch, maneuver, land and load watercraft for the purpose of carrying out aquatic sampling activities.
14.
Safely and properly transport watercraft to/from launch sites using boat trailers.
15.
Operate motorized boats and oar-powered rafts to access specific habitats for the purpose of sampling fish populations.
Knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques and microcomputer use for data management.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Error check data for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
17.
Perform simple statistical analysis of field data including totals, maximum, means, standard deviations, and identifying outliers.
18.
Compile biological data into tabular and/or graphic forms using computer programs.
19.
Properly archive data into computer databases for long-term storage.
20.
Enter field data into spreadsheet and/or database programs.
Skill in working with a group of individuals as a team member to conduct field work in a harsh environment.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
21.
Organize and assign daily sampling tasks to crew members.
22.
Explain daily data collection requirements and areas to be sampled to crew members.
23.
Communicate regularly and professionally with crew members to promote understanding and resolve issues.
24.
Lead a crew in conducting fish field work in remote locations.