- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-24-12188002-DE-MW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 8, 2024 to Friday, January 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
Measure attributes of tree species during field surveys (e.g., diameter at breast height, height).
3.
Follow research protocol in collecting, measuring, and recording scientific data.
4.
Identify by sight the tree species of the coastal redwood forests and Klamath Mountains.
5.
Apply knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques of plant ecology.
6.
Perform computer data entry, editing & retrieval tasks in the processing of scientific data.
7.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of ongoing scientific activities.
8.
Take reliable, scientific notes with a high degree of accuracy, sometimes under difficult conditions.
9.
Use established sampling procedures to collect vegetation data.
10.
Perform work independently in difficult terrain, under extreme weather conditions, sometimes for long hours.
11.
Lead small groups of technicians in gathering field data.
12.
Work with others as part of a team to accomplish goals.
13.
Alert supervisor to procedural, technical, and logistical problems.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.