- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Fish)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R2-23-12145605-GM-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 27, 2023 to Monday, November 20, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
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?
5.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
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.
Minimum Qualification GS-0404-5
1.
Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the GS-05 Specialized Experience for this position:
Minimum Qualification GS-0404-6
2.
Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the GS-06 Specialized Experience for this position:
Knowledge of biological sciences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Knowledge of procedures and technical terminology used in the field of fish and wildlife biology.
4.
Understand the principles, practices and terminology related to fishery biology and fisheries management and possess a working familiarity with related disciplines.
5.
Understanding of fish biology and freshwater mussel culture, including animal husbandry, system construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of fish propagation techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Assist in the construction of fish culture and research apparatus for use in fish spawning, egg incubation, fish rearing, and scientific investigations using a working knowledge of biology and mechanical systems.
7.
Ability to conducts all aspects of the propagation of fish and/or juvenile freshwater mussels using in vitro techniques.
8.
Ability to conduct all aspects of the propagation of fish and/or juvenile freshwater mussels using in vivo techniques.
9.
Understanding of basic nutritional and environmental conditions necessary for warmwater fish production.
10.
Apply fish culture techniques and procedures for the production of threatened and endangered fish species.
Ability to collect biological and water resources data from investigations and report findings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Collect data on environmental variables of fish culture (e.g. water temperature, water quality, and dissolved oxygen).
12.
Collect and record biological and other data related to fish culture, ensuring data integrity.
13.
Enter, store and retrieve field investigation data using standard database management and spreadsheet software packages.
14.
Use word processing software such as Microsoft word and Microsoft excel, for text, formatting, summarizing data, and creating spreadsheets.
Ability to follow detailed sampling and laboratory procedures and recognize departures from established quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Transcribed data collected from systematic sampling protocols into data bases.
16.
Follow detailed sampling and laboratory procedures.
17.
Error check data for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
18.
Skilled in taking data points in a laboratory setting, Including counting under the microscope, measuring and recording lengths, accurate recording of mortality data, and taking water quality measurements.
Skill in oral communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Assist in visitor services program by conducting guided tours or providing oral/written presentations to the general public, school groups, etc., and participating in events, festivals and outreach.
20.
Ability to make oral communication to colleagues and general public.
21.
Develop and deliver oral presentations that are suitable for their intended audiences.
Certification Statement for Assessment Questionnaires
22.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.