- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-23-11822376-LP-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023 to Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
3.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification GS-07
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Choose one answer below which best describes how your experience and/or education would qualify you for the Biological Science Technician position at the GS-7 grade level.
Technical knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology related to wildlife biology, wildlife management and related disciplines.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Address hunter safety, bag limits, and species identification methods
3.
Complete routine surveys and censuses of a variety of species using standard techniques and equipment
4.
Plan and implement wildlife censuses and surveys
5.
Knowledge of wildlife biology and habitat management.
Ability to use geographic information system (GIS), aerial photography, survey techniques, and global positioning system.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Use a global positioning system (GPS) receiver in the field to mark locations
7.
Use geographic information systems (GIS) software to produce maps with spatial data
8.
Interpret aerial photos for use of mapping habitats
Ability to use computer, automated data systems, and statistical software programs to retrieve information and develop reports.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Develop spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and illustrations for reports and technical publications using presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint
10.
Enter, store and retrieve field investigation data using standard database management and spreadsheet software packages
11.
Extract data and prepare summaries in a variety of formats such as queries, spreadsheets, and/or graphs using standard software applicable to fisheries data
12.
Analysis of population, habitat, and other biological data to determine values and trends through statistical methods.
Ability to use small watercraft, cars, trucks and farm tractors.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Operate a variety of off-road vehicles.
14.
Operate small watercraft.
15.
Operate field equipment such as telemetry equipment, generators, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems and cameras.
16.
Operate light trucks and farm tractors.