- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- TS-24-12170573-BZ-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 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 Qualifications
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.
From the descriptions below, select one statement that best describes your education or experience in meeting the Minimum Qualification requirement for this position.
Ability to identify wildlife species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Conduct wildlife and/or waterfowl surveys
3.
Capture and band waterfowl
4.
Carry out wildlife population studies to determine the manner and extent to which wildlife populations are affected by management activities
5.
Capture waterbird and other wildlife species for banding or other scientific tracking purposes
Practical knowledge of the biological sciences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Control invasive plant species using herbicides or other methods
7.
Carry out vegetation studies to determine the manner and extent to which wildlife populations are affected by management activities
8.
Adapt standardized protocols for use in vegetation monitoring surveys
9.
Conduct vegetation studies by identifying and mapping plants in a given area
Knowledge of database systems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Use automated databases to collect and store data
Skill in oral communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Write field reports summarizing biological observations
12.
Work with volunteers on biological projects
13.
Respond to basic wildlife refuge related questions from the general public
14.
Assist in the preparation of management plans for restored areas
Skill in using common hand tools and simple power equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Operate ATV and light utility vehicles
16.
Operate small watercraft such as a canoe to observe and capture waterfowl
17.
Use GPS to map and delineate areas of proposed management action