- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (General)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- TS-24-1228209-JL-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to Monday, December 18, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
3.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
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?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one statement that best describes your education or experience in meeting the Minimum Qualification requirement for this position.
Practical knowledge of the biological sciences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Make observations and collect field data.
3.
Enter treatment, collection and biological data into spreadsheets and databases.
4.
Contribute ideas, review research methods, and establish practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting work.
Ability to identify avian species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Conduct population surveys for birds.
6.
Construct predator enclosures around nests.
7.
Locate nests and delineate nesting territories.
Ability to capture and handle fish.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Field sampling fish populations.
9.
Participate in field surveys of fish populations.
10.
Knowledge of procedures and technical terminology used in the field of fish and wildlife biology.
11.
Collecting field data measurements using nets, seines, dredges, and trawls.
Ability to identify plant species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Assist biologists in field sampling of plant populations.
13.
Conduct vegetation studies by identifying and mapping plants in a given area.
14.
Use taxonomic keys to identify plants.
Knowledge of invasive species mitigation processes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Identify target species and populations.
16.
Monitoring and assisting in the control of nuisance and invasive species.
17.
Apply chemicals to impounded waters to control undesirable aquatic vegetation and algae.
Skill in using common hand tools and simple power equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Use automated databases to collect and store data.
19.
Use of field equipment including cameras and binoculars.
20.
Use of various hand tools, shovels, hoses, spraying equipment, scrapers, mallets, hatchets, and axes.
21.
Use of weed-eaters and chainsaws.
22.
Utilize equipment such as radio telemetry, wildlife cameras, global positioning units and mist nets to conduct wildlife surveys.
23.
Use and maintain global positioning systems.
Skill in oral communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Use biological technical terminology to understand assignments and to communicate with co-workers.
25.
Communicate technical information about threatened and endangered wildlife and plants to members of the public.
26.
Maintain positive working relationships with landowners, local communities, and visitors.
27.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.