- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Biological Science Technician)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1542-MNRR-24-12181827-PA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 29, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician GS-0404-04. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you may be found not qualified or your rating may be lowered.
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.
2.
Monitor and report on identified threatened and endangered species (plants, wildlife, fish, etc.) to document status.
3.
Monitor impact on plants by insects and diseases.
4.
Collect, process, and assist in evaluating vegetation data gathered during the course of management activities.
5.
Assists with mitigation and restoration of disturbed areas with native vegetation.
6.
Assists with installation of erosion control structures such as matting on revegetated areas.
Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic 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.
7.
Complete field data sheets.
8.
Maintain already developed spreadsheets or databases.
9.
Research and record biological data from technical or scientific reports.
10.
Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines.
11.
Record all data collected and provide preliminary quality assessment.
12.
Assists in conducting routine and recurring resource monitoring.
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.
13.
Operate and maintain equipment used for mechanical vegetation control methods including loppers, shovels, hand saws, weed wrenches, and other hand tools.
14.
Use Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to record relevant data,
15.
Use and interpret maps and aerial photographs.
16.
Use compass and maps for safe navigation into and out of work areas.
17.
Install, operate, and maintain resources management equipment (e.g., tools, sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment).
18.
Apply pesticides for plants and insects in a controlled environment.