- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-IMNR-24-12174590-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
Some park locations require employees to carry non-law enforcement firearms in the backcountry or other locations for other reasons such as protection from dangerous animals as a collateral duty. Training will be provided. Assignment of this responsibility will require the applicant to pass a drug test and be free of conviction of a qualifying crime of domestic violence or a qualifying protection order under the provisions of the Federal Gun Act. Indicate if you would like to be considered for a position that has this requirement. If you indicate "No" you will not be referred for consideration for these positions.
4.
Some park locations require employees to operate small watercraft in the performance of their duties. Small watercraft are less than 26 feet in length. Assignment of this responsibility will require the applicant to pass a drug test and may require the employee complete training and obtain a Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course (DOI-MOCC) certificate. Indicate if you would like to be considered for a position that has this requirement. If you indicate "No" you will not be referred for consideration for these positions.
5.
Some park locations require employees to apply pesticide and/or herbicide to plants to control exotic or invasive plant species on a regular recurring basis throughout the season. Indicate if you would like to be considered for a position that has this requirement. If you indicate "No" you will not be referred for consideration for these positions.
Assessment 1
Specialized Experience and Education Requirements
1.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-04, position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
THE 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 OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
THE 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 OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Research Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct asystematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines by collecting and compiling scientific data.
3.
Follow instructions from a lead technician or supervisor, related to ecological research, population surveys, productivity surveys and/or other collection of biological data in a field setting using established techniques and standards.
4.
Follow quality control measures related to collection of resource management field data.
5.
Provide general observations on natural resource conditions to professionals for use in planning, protection, and mitigation activities.
Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Enter and retrieve data from Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or other information management systems.
7.
Use computer software such as Microsoft Access, Excel or comparable to enter and track, sort, query and/or import/export scientific data.
8.
Use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units and software to collect field data.
9.
Operate, and maintain resource management equipment - select all that apply:
Biology - Knowledge of the environment, plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Make general observations on the abundance and distribution of invasive species in a community of organisms. Participate in control, mitigation, or rehabilitation practices to improve the health of native populations.
11.
Participate in survey, control, or rehabilitation efforts of living things utilizing the skill of species identification using taxonomic keys, field guides, and/or specimen samples.
12.
Make field observations of natural resource conditions and provide information to lead technician of supervisor for analysis or consideration.
13.
Support resource management projects related to the protection and conservation of wildlife - select all that apply:
14.
Support resource management projects related to the protection and conservation of plants - select all that apply:
15.
Support resource management projects related to the protection and conservation of fish and aquatic animals - select all that apply: