- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-TAPR-23-12121726-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 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:
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.
- 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.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
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.
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 basic experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician, GS-404-05, position. 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED.
Biology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Ability to identify both native and non-native plant and animal species in the Great Plains Region.
3.
Perform natural resources management inventory and monitoring activities.
4.
Identify exotic plants in a field setting.
5.
Collect and manage natural resource (e.g., water, environmental, vegetation, wildlife, ecological) data at remote field sites.
6.
Implements established natural resource management projects and provides assistance to others (i.e., scientists, researchers).
7.
Knowledge of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, fishes, insects, and other microorganisms.
Manages and Organizes Information
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Make field observations and record observed general biological and ecological conditions as they relate to natural resource management.
9.
Assists in the preparation of reports, plans and guidelines.
10.
Perform and adapt methodology for the collection of biological and environmental data and samples.
11.
Inventories equipment, evaluates and communicates quality assurance compliance, and uses a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information.
12.
Interprets variables, trends, correlations, and interrelationships among data and conditions.
13.
Plan and implement manual and/or chemical treatment techniques to control non-native plants.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Develops content for park media (e.g., park website, site bulletins, resource briefs, etc.).
15.
Prepare and present interpretive programming to members of the public of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
16.
Communicate with visitors to promote resource protection, education, and public safety.
17.
Collaborate with co-workers and staff (e.g., field, law enforcement, maintenance, and interpretation staff) in providing visitor services, safety, and resource protection.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Safely use and apply herbicides using hand-held and backpack sprayers to control exotic plants.
19.
Safely use tools and equipment commonly employed for a wide array of natural resource management activities (e.g., GPS devices, tools, traps for live capture of wildlife, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment, etc.)
20.
Knowledgeable about regulations pertaining to natural resource management on NPS lands (NEPA, ESA, CWA, etc.).
21.
Use Pathfinder Office or similar software to download and process GIS data.
22.
Use work processing software to prepare narrative written documents such as correspondence or reports.
23.
Maintains and organizes digital databases.
Physical Strength
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Maintain safe working conditions for the crew.
25.
Evaluates and mitigates risk prior to conducting operations.
26.
Work on remote field projects that involve hiking off-trail long distances over rough terrain, often carrying heavy gear and equipment.
27.
Work outdoors conducting physical labor, and collecting data, for extended periods in extreme weather and environmental conditions (hot, cold, windy, rainy, buggy, slippery, etc.).
28.
Use compass and maps for safe navigation into and out of work areas.
29.
Carry heavy field equipment (in excess of 50 pounds) long distances under less-than-ideal conditions.