- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-UPDE-24-12201816-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 27, 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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, Biological Science Technician
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-05 position. 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.
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 BE FOUND 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 BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Sample for core water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, specific conductance, turbidity, temperature, depth, velocity.
3.
Conduct surface water monitoring at stream and river sites according to established protocols.
4.
Knowledge of procedures and technical terminology used in the field of fish and wildlife biology.
5.
Understand the principles, practices and terminology related to aquatic ecology and possess a working familiarity with related disciplines.
6.
Experience with recording, maintaining, managing data in field notebooks and electronic form.
7.
Accurately measures aquatic life using appropriate instruments for the species.
8.
Controlling noxious weeds through IPM activities such as manual hand digging/pulling, mowing, or spraying noxious weeds with herbicides.
9.
Identifying Native and Nonnative plants while conducting fieldwork.
10.
Sampling aquatic vegetation from lotic systems.
11.
Assists with sampling techniques for a variety of aquatic life.
12.
Identifies fish, mussels, snails, and other aquatic life to species using common keys.
13.
Handles fish, reptiles, and other aquatic life in a manner conducive to their survival.
14.
Works successfully as part of a team of biologists on collaborative sampling efforts.
15.
Carries 40 lbs. of field gear up to 150 ft.
16.
Wade and carry gear in moderately flowing streams and rivers.
17.
Work in hot, humid, wet, cold conditions.
18.
Work in the field after dark with use of artificial light, headlamps.
19.
Navigate with a canoe in a flowing water environment.
20.
Load and unload canoes/kayaks and other field gear.
21.
As previously explained, your rating on this Occupational Questionnaire is subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your rating to ensure its accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.