- Position Title
- Biological Sciences Technician (Plants)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-CMBO-23-11779473-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 24, 2023 to Tuesday, January 31, 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.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Backcountry Experience (Selective Factor)
These positions require regular and recurring work and camping in rugged mountainous backcountry areas above 7,000 feet elevation for extended periods of time. You must be able to hike by foot in the backcountry, at high altitude, for extended periods of time while carrying backpacks, tools and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to camp for several days at a time. Such wilderness travel skills require experience to develop and, given the short duration of the summer season and immediacy of need, such skills cannot be acquired on-the-job in a reasonable amount of time.
1.
Please choose the response that best describes your backcountry experience.
2.
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 (Plants) GS-0404-06 positions. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or 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 (Plants) GS-0404-07 positions. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or 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.
Botany
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Identify plant taxa to the species level using dichotomous keys and other reference materials.
5.
Identify common native or exotic plants at various growth stages using dichotomous plant keys and a knowledge of plant taxa.
6.
Collect, clean, and store native plant materials for subsequent propagation, seeding and transplanting.
7.
Propagate native plants for habitat restoration or re-vegetation projects.
8.
Prepare herbarium vouchers to support research work for future reference.
Research
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Survey vegetation and canopy cover using ocular or intercept techniques.
10.
Implement habitat restoration and re-vegetation techniques (e.g., preparing areas for planting and seeding) per established protocols.
11.
Implement Integrated Pest Management techniques in the control of invasive exotic plants.
12.
Monitor invasive plant control, re-vegetation, and restoration projects to determine the success or failure of the effort.
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 setting under isolated conditions and weather extremes (e.g., high or low temperatures, inclement weather, steep slopes, uneven terrain, plant and insect pest presence).
14.
Communicate with supervisors and colleagues regarding logistics and work assignments.
15.
Follow appropriate health and safety protocols and procedures in the performance of job duties.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Determine appropriate control measure for target species and site requirements.
17.
Mix herbicide, utilize backpack sprayers treatment of exotic plants.
18.
Determine appropriate terrestrial / aquatic herbicide and application rates for target species and site requirements.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Navigate with global positioning systems (GPS) to locate predetermined points.
20.
Enter data in electronic databases and perform quality control/quality assurance to ensure data validity.
21.
Download geospatial data from an electronic field data recorder into a Global Information System (GIS).
22.
Use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to make maps and manage datasets (e.g., vector data from field projects as well as base cartography layers and remotely sensed imagery).
23.
Utilize mobile field mapping and data collection software (e.g., ArcCollector or ArcGIS Field Maps) to conduct vegetation studies.
Reasoning
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Use database management software to enter and analyze data.
25.
Use standard statistical methods to analyze data and interpret results.
26.
Assist in preparation of project reports (e.g., literature research, description of methods, graphs, charts, results) and recommendations for planning.
Leadership (GS-07 Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Lead crew members, interns, and volunteers performing ecological field studies and surveys, vegetation, or restoration projects.
28.
Establish daily itineraries for crew members, interns, and volunteers conducting scientific field work.
29.
Develop schedules and coordinate logistics for fieldwork.
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.