- Position Title
- Botanist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-ORPI-23-11981386-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Wednesday, June 7, 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.
Assessment 1
Basic Qualifications for the Botanist position, GS-0430
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Botanist, GS-0430-05/07 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible for the position.
Minimum Qualifications for the Botanist, GS-0430-05
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for a Botanist, GS-0430-05 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible for a GS-05 position. Your response must be supported by your application materials. If it is not, you may be found ineligible.
Minimum Qualifications for the Botanist, GS-0430-07
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for a Botanist, GS-0430-07 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible for a GS-07 position. Your response must be supported by your application materials. If it is not, you may be found ineligible.
Botany
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Use dichotomous keys and/or plant field guides to identify plant species, subspecies or varieties.
5.
Use dichotomous keys and/or plant field guides to identify non-native, invasive plant species.
Pest Control
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Control invasive plant infestations using manual methods.
7.
Control invasive plant infestations using chemical methods.
Horticulture
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Collect native plant seed.
9.
Prepare native plant seeds for long-term storage.
10.
Prepare soil mixtures for growing native plants.
11.
Propagate plants from seeds and/or cuttings.
12.
Care for nursery grown plants (water, prune, control pests).
13.
Outplant nursery grown plants onto restoration sites.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Use GPS units and/or tablets to navigate to field sites.
15.
Use GPS units and/or tablets to mark the locations of field work sites and collect data.
16.
Use Field Maps to create forms for collecting field data.
17.
Use Survey 123 to create forms for collecting field data.
18.
Create maps and edit data using ArcPro.
19.
Create maps and edit data using ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
Mechanical
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Clean, sharpen, repair hand tools such as shovels, McCleod's, rakes, clippers, pruners, loppers and hand saws.
21.
Use hand tools (e.g. McCleods, shovels, rakes, pick mattocks) to rake and smooth soil surfaces, level ruts, dig basins to plant nursery grown plants.
22.
Use mechanized equipment (such as a tractor with leveling drag) to remove deep ruts and level soil with surrounding undisturbed land.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Lead a field team of lower graded technicians, interns, or volunteers.
Physical Strength and Agility
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
25.
Ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.