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Position Title
Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
CATEMP-23-11776889-LH Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to Tuesday, January 17, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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4. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. I qualify for the GS-06 grade because:
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2. I qualify for the GS-07 grade because:
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3. Identifies areas of potential habitat improvement & recommends project and management strategies to improve habitat quality.
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4. Constructs and maintains habitat improvement projects such as: guzzlers, fence enclosures, water catchments, windmills, pipelines.
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5. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience monitoring locations of radio-tagged animals.
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6. Select the statement that best described your education, training, and/or experience assisting in and performing surveys of wildlife habitat features and populations.
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7. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience surveying, mapping, and documentation a variety of wildlife species and habitat conditions including population, vegetative surveys, boundaries, rare and endangered species.
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8. Surveys and designs basic wildlife habitat improvement projects.
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9. Select the statement that best described your education, training, and/or experience using telemetry equipment.
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10. Select the statement that best described your education, training, and/or experience preparing reports in response to scientific data information requests.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your computer skills sufficient to retrieve, analyze, and manipulate data in plant/wildlife databases as well as to produce reports with graphics, maps, and spreadsheets.
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12. Select the statement that best described your education, training, and or experience applying your knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS), including basic techniques and procedures for digitizing maps and assembling geospatial databases.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Ability to drive 4x4 vehicle.
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14. I have a valid driver's license.
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15. I have the ability to safely operate an ATV and/or OHV.
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16. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:
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