- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Insects)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PWR-1548-SR-23-11778700-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 9, 2023 to Monday, January 23, 2023
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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.
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.
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 one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Biological Science Technician (Insects) 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.
2.
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 (Insects) 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.
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for the Biological Science Technician (Insects) GS-0404-07 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.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Entomology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Sample insects, especially with a hand net or pan traps.
5.
Pin insect specimens of a range of sizes and morphologies and from a variety of sampling methods.
6.
Label and accession insect specimens with attention to detail.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Follow detailed protocols to collect data in a standardized, repeatable manner.
8.
Enter and manage data and ensure QA/QC standards are met and metadata maintained from data collection to analysis.
9.
Navigate with global positioning systems (GPS), or spatially referenced maps on mobile devices to locate predetermined points.
10.
Enter data in electronic databases and perform quality control/quality assurance to ensure data validity.
11.
Use equipment to document vegetation monitoring or management projects (e.g., camera, electronic field data recorder, etc.).
12.
Collect geospatial data using Survey 123, Collector or similar software on mobile devices.
Teamwork
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Work in a small group under isolated conditions.
14.
Provide information to visitors explaining insect inventory field work to foster cooperation and support for project goals.
15.
Communicate with supervisors and colleagues regarding logistics and work assignments.
16.
Follow appropriate health and safety protocols and procedures in the performance of job duties.
17.
Conduct multi-day backpack trips in the back country, hiking up to 10 miles per day and carrying up to a 40 pound pack in steep/uneven terrain, inclement weather and with limited communication.
Botany (GS-06/07 Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Prepare herbarium vouchers and take photographs capturing relevant features to allow plant identification and support research work for future reference.
19.
Use basic plant identification skills to describe vegetation types in different habitats.
20.
Accurately identify common plant species by eye in the field.
21.
Document plant-pollinator interactions by tracking the plants each insect was visiting.
Research (GS-06/07 Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Identify and establish representative sample plots in the field, ensuring samples meet project goals and data collected are comparable between sites and years.
23.
Understand the principles of sampling design to ensure recorded data collection meets the goals of a research study.
24.
Ensure data collected independently or by a crew collectively are accurate and thorough.
Reasoning (GS-07 Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to manage natural resource datasets (e.g., vector data from field projects as well as base cartography layers and remotely sensed imagery).
26.
Use GIS software to develop maps, explore natural resource data and examine spatial patterns.
27.
Develop forms for field data collection in Survey 123, Collector and/or Field Maps on mobile devices.
28.
Identify insect specimens in the lab to genus, subfamily or morphogroup by eye.
Leadership (GS-07 Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Develop schedules and coordinate logistics for bee surveys during multi-day trips in remote locations
30.
Prepare project reports that include literature research, description of methods, graphs and charts, results and recommendations summarizing technical information.
31.
Communicate with crew members and supervisors regarding logistics and work assignments while faced with conflicting priorities and demands.