- Position Title
- Physical Science Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1542-WICA-24-12220195-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 to Tuesday, December 5, 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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Physical Science Technician position. 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.
GS-06 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 work at the GS-06 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.
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.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
SELECTIVE FACTOR - I possess extensive off trail caving experience including travel into an undeveloped (no light system, improved walkway, handrails, stairs, etc.) cave or portion of a larger cave using maps and low impact caving techniques to navigate to underground work sites. This may include purposes such as survey, exploration, scientific, recreation, or as a guide for an off-trail cave tour. If you do not meet this requirement, you will receive no further consideration for this position. You must document your experience in your resume for it to be creditable.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe the experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package, including a resume or application form, clearly show how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Leadership - Interacts with others to influence, motivate, and challenge them.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Organize, schedule, and conduct a wide variety of established projects, such as field examinations, field surveys, and inventories.
4.
Determine compliance with established guidelines (e.g., threshold limits, etc.), interprets variables, trends, correlations, and interrelationships among data and conditions.
5.
Recommend management actions based on prescribed guidelines in existing park plans.
6.
Communicate technical details, concerns, and solutions with resource managers and co-workers.
7.
Collaborate and coordinate with volunteers, scientists, researchers, and program managers to accomplish shared resource management goals.
8.
Provide technical information, ensures quality control and adherence to policies, and solves logistical or operational problems withing the scope of authority.
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.
9.
Install, and use automated monitoring equipment or data loggers, such as acoustic bat monitors, weather equipment, stream flow and/or cave climate monitoring equipment.
10.
Navigate in a complex cave to work sites using cave maps survey plots or flagged routes.
11.
Conduct stream gauging using a variety of techniques.
12.
Use and maintain air quality monitoring equipment such as National Atmospheric Deposition Program and Improve equipment, Purple Air monitors, ozone monitors, particulate monitors (PM 10 and 2.5), or other similar equipment.
Technical Competence- Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Participate in Cave Search and Rescue (SAR) team, using and providing instruction on rescue techniques.
14.
Train others in caving and cave exploration skills.
15.
Move through cave passages requiring climbing, crawling, and squeezing through tight spaces less than 9 inches.
16.
Create and edit maps using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro.
17.
Use standard cave survey techniques and equipment to conduct resurveys of erroneous data, and to document newly discovered passages.
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.
18.
Provide information and guidance on collection of high-quality physical science data.
19.
Use ArcGIS to manage spatial data and produce maps.
20.
Use Global Positioning System (GPS) units to collect and store data.
21.
Utilize a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information, including natural science research and long-term monitoring projects.
22.
Create custom spreadsheets and databases to meet specific needs.