- Position Title
- Physical Science Technician (Paleontology)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-IMDO-24-12185854-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 8, 2023 to Wednesday, November 29, 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?
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the temporary Physical Science Technician (Paleontology) position with the National Park Service. Your response to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or that are left blank will not receive credit.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
From the responses below, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Physical Science Technician (Paleontology) work at the GS-05 level. 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.
Technical Competence - Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Consolidate, prepare, stabilize, and house fossil specimens, adaptively using manual, electrical, and air-powered tools while using PPE.
3.
Investigate field data and reports of paleontological sites and participates in collection of scientifically significant fossils in a variety of terrain types and environmental conditions.
4.
Participate in the collection of paleontological resources, either to preserve threatened significant specimens or facilitating permitted research groups, and follows relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
5.
Assist specialists in identifying and cataloguing geological and paleontological specimens in museum collections.
6.
Research scientific, technical, and/or historical sources to help identify fossils in the field and lab.
7.
Document fossiliferous areas and paleontological localities through field mapping techniques and GPS and writes detailed notes documenting the monitoring and/or collection of paleontological resources.
8.
Conduct sampling for natural resource related research and monitoring projects.
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.
9.
Use ArcGIS, Geographical Information System (GIS), or other similar programs to edit, analyze, quantify/classify, and summarize various types of data and create maps.
10.
Use computer software for internet research, word processing and data entry to accomplish work.
11.
Install, operate, and maintain complex sampling, monitoring, and laboratory equipment and instruments.
12.
Inventory equipment, evaluates quality assurance compliance, and calibrates equipment as necessary.
13.
Use database programs to compile, store, retrieve, analyze and report data.
Manages and Organizes Information - Information Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Write letters, reports, program/presentation outlines, or other documents for information purposes.
15.
Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines.
16.
Provide advice, assistance, and training to students, student conservation assistants, and volunteers involved in projects and field research.
17.
Describe to park staff and visitors the techniques used in finding and collecting various fossils, including vertebrate, invertebrate and plant fossils.
18.
Explain the principles and practices of paleontology to park staff, volunteers, researchers, visitors, and other outside groups.