- Position Title
- Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-22-11473520-DE-AS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 2, 2022 to Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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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.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-09: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
Selective Placement Factor: Are you a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or do you have an American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)?
3.
Experience euthanizing a variety of wild-caught and/or laboratory animal species (Please select all that apply).
4.
Experience handling, providing husbandry and physical exams for a wide variety of animal species as a regular part of my job.
5.
Experience working with animals in different environments. (Please select all that apply)
6.
Tracking inventory and placing orders for items used in an animal facility (feed, bedding, chemicals, PPE, veterinary supplies).
7.
Apply knowledge of laboratory animal care and use in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
8.
Select the highest level of laboratory animal technician certification level(s) you have obtained:
9.
Perform accurate and detailed animal health and behavioral exams/observations for a variety of wild-caught and/or laboratory species.
10.
Prepare and maintain detailed records in an animal facility or laboratory.
11.
Please select all responses that describe your experience with animal facility equipment.
12.
Knowledge of and experience using a variety of potentially dangerous chemicals for the purposes of cleaning and disinfection in an animal facility.
13.
Choose all of the responses that apply to your experience working in situations with the different Biological Safety Levels. (select all that apply)
14.
Regular use of Personal Protective Equipment (exam gloves, eye protection, respirators) and procedures in an animal facility or laboratory to prevent or control disease spread within animals or humans.
15.
Develop budget requests and related supporting documentation.
16.
Comply with organization's budget formulation and execution requirements, including planning, analysis, formulation, justification, execution, and review of total yearly budget providing financial management advice to management and coordinating all accounts and activities.
17.
Monitor and track financial monthly, quarterly, and year-end status of funds and maintain balanced accounts.
18.
Develop and modify new and existing procedures and protocols independently to ensure above standard care for captive animals used in research.
19.
Plan, assign, and review subordinate work and assures above standard care for animal used in research and conformance with established protocols, data and care standards, and generally accepted animal husbandry practices.
20.
Consult with research scientists to plan, coordinate, and design animal husbandry for laboratory research studies using live animals.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
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.