- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1628-DRTO-23-11983086-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 30, 2023 to Tuesday, June 13, 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.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience to apply for the position of Biological Science Technician, GS 0404-07. Read all responses before making your selection. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
YOUR RESUME AND 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.
YOUR RESUME AND 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.
QUALITY Ranking Factor - Boat Operation Certification
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best indicates if you possess a State or US Coast Guard issued boating certification and/or a current Department of the Interior Motorboat Operator Certification or an acceptable training program which meets MOCC standards. This position requires demonstrated training and experience operating and crewing small vessels (up to 28' in length). You must submit documentation of how you meet this requirement.
QUALITY Ranking Factor - SCUBA Certification
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best indicates if you possess an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) SCUBA diving certification or equivalent (Advanced Open Water certification or higher) from an accredited national institute. This position also requires that you have completed at least 50 scientific dives. Submit documentation of how you meet this requirement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conducts biological projects or studies focused on the natural resources in protected areas. Make field observations of natural resource conditions. Collect and organize field data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment.
5.
Conducts coral restoration and/or coral disease monitoring, intervention, and treatment activities.
6.
Evaluate observed conditions and problems, and interprets variables, trends, correlations, and interrelationships among data and conditions.
7.
Recommends protocol improvements and/or management actions based on prescribed guidelines in existing park manual and/or plans.
8.
Identify native and non-native plant and animal species from South Florida/Caribbean using a taxonomic key, guides, and other tools.
9.
Conducts marine based natural resource projects with collaborators and internal staff.
10.
Provide information to other employees about the natural resource management program in a courteous, friendly, and tactful manner.
11.
Provide information to park visitors about the natural resource management program in a courteous, friendly, and tactful manner.
12.
Assists in the development of interpretive materials such as resource briefs that describe scientific information to a general audience.
13.
Actively engages and participates verbally and/or in writing during meetings and provides written summary (meeting notes) to group for documentation.
14.
Conducts underwater surveys with dive buddy or small group of divers to collection scientific data.
15.
Provides advice, assistance, and training to students, student conservation assistants, and volunteers involved in resource management projects and field research.
16.
Use principles of operational leadership to conduct field work safely.
17.
Ensures field plans and project protocols are implemented in a safe manner, routinely checking and evaluating working conditions in underwater environments, rough seas, inclement weather, and in preparation for tropical storms and hurricanes.
18.
Operate and make simple repairs to technical equipment used in natural resource management.
19.
Conducts daily dive briefs prior to and after diving, including emergency evacuation plans and facilities.
20.
Acquires/completes and documents necessary web-based and/or in-person training prior to performing tasks.
21.
Takes immediate corrective action of safety related issues that can be solved and/or mitigated and informs supervisor of any reportable accidents, injuries, and property damage as soon as possible.
22.
Inventory equipment, evaluate quality assurance compliance, and calibrate equipment as necessary.
23.
Download and catalog data from portable devices such as digital cameras, GPS receivers, and data loggers.
24.
Uses Global Position Systems (GPS) receivers to perform tasks such as navigating, locating field plots, and mapping.
25.
Performs quality control of data as it is processed, including error-checking data in various computer software programs.
26.
Conducts and reviews data entry, quality assurance/quality control, and analyses of natural resource data.
27.
Updates equipment and supplies inventories, maintains equipment and supplies in appropriate storage, and maintains accurate records of inventory and maintenance.
28.
Assists in organizing, scheduling, and executing a wide variety of established natural resource management projects.
29.
Understands and adheres to objectives, priorities, and deadlines for assignments.
30.
Maintains adequate inventory for all necessary supplies and equipment for natural resource management.
31.
Ensures work submissions are accurate, complete, technically sound, appropriate, and conform to guidance and program requirements.
32.
Prepare progress/status and accomplishment reports that may require graphical presentation, statistical analyses, photographs, GIS output products, as well as project cost estimates, timelines, and/or assess impacts to natural resources.
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Safely performs complex resource management support work in an isolated and/or remote location(s).