- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Fisheries - Diver)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PWR-1548-SR-23-11719584-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 12, 2022 to Friday, December 30, 2022
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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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to unclick the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items that are left blank will not receive credit.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries - Diver), 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
In addition to the minimum qualifications requirement, selectees must possess a current open water and scientific diving certification from a recognized organization, be able to meet the National Park Service diving requirements within 30 days of entrance on duty and have a minimum of 100 cold water, open ocean kelp forest dives logged. Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position. Applicants MUST document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
Fishery Biology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct subtidal marine monitoring techniques that use SCUBA and surface-supply diving.
4.
Collect biological abundance and distribution data using subtidal monitoring techniques such as quadrats, band transects, random point contacts, fish transects, and roving diver fish counts.
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Lead scuba dives in a harsh sub tidal marine environment to collect complex marine biological monitoring data.
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Conduct work in arduous and remote field conditions that include working on vessels for at least three consecutive days.
7.
Use photographic and/or video equipment underwater in high surge conditions.
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Make up to five SCUBA and/or surface-supply dives per day for at least five consecutive days.
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Lead dives for at least a two-member dive team.
10.
Work as a team member to collect biological abundance and distribution data.
11.
Promote safe work environment including safe diving operations from marine research vessels.
12.
Ability to accurately identify adult and juvenile Southern California marine algae, invertebrate, and fish species.
Database Management Systems
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Use MS Access and/or other MS software programs to enter and manage biological data.
14.
Use quality control, quality assurance techniques to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
15.
Summarize, analyze and display large datasets.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Use, maintain, and repair subtidal biological sampling equipment.
17.
Maintain SCUBA and surface-supply diving equipment, identifying any needed repairs and/or unsafe equipment.
18.
Document repairs and maintenance schedules of underwater life-support equipment.
19.
Prepare equipment and supplies for remote biological monitoring, including sampling datasheets, sampling and safety equipment, food and other logistical supplies necessary for work in remote locations for multiple days/trips.
20.
Prepare dive plans, manifests and other logistical documentation for remote multi-day dive trips.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Work independently and with others with little or no direct supervision.
22.
Present findings from field work to others by giving oral or written presentations at staff or professional meetings.
23.
Tabulate field data into tables and graphs for presentation.
24.
Ability to work and live in close quarters such as a marine vessel with at least nine other people.
Written Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Prepare draft written reports documenting existing biological conditions and activities performed.
26.
Prepare grammatically and typographically correct reports.
27.
Tabulate, summarize, and graph large data sets for use in reports and presentations.
28.
Collect accurate biological field notes of monitoring sites.