- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12248621-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 21, 2024 to Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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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 term 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.
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience requirements for a Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-07, position. Read all responses before making your selection. 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 FOUND TO BE 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 FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
For each of the following task statements, use the A through E scale described below to select the skill level that you currently possess in that task. Please note that your application package must clearly show how you possess the experience and skill level. This is especially critical for each D or E response you select. If your application does not support your responses, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assist in writing reports, or developing presentations to summarize materials, methods, and outcomes of natural resource monitoring or research projects to facilitate understanding by varied audiences.
3.
Research scientific literature as background material to assist in the preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, or summaries of resource management projects.
4.
Use knowledge of statistics to analyze scientific data.
5.
Independently conduct field work and collect biological data without daily oversight by a lead technician or supervisor, related to resource management projects.
6.
Evaluate observed natural resource conditions and problems, interpret variables, trends, correlations, and interrelationships among data and conditions to recommend management action based on existing guidelines or plans.
7.
Use knowledge of resource management principles, methods, and processes to plan field work related to resource management projects.
8.
Use computer software such as Microsoft Excel or database programs to generate tables, charts and figures for use in technical reports, summaries, status reports and scientific manuscripts within the standards of scientific reporting.
9.
Use computer software such as Microsoft Word, database programs, Excel, or R (or similar systems) to enter, manage (including perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control), analyze, and summarize scientific data.
10.
Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications (such as ESRI ArcMap or similar) to collect, compile, and display spatial data - select all that apply:
11.
Install, operate, and maintain resource management equipment - select all that apply:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units and software to collect, download and organize field data from natural resource projects.
13.
Identify and document the abundance and distribution of invasive plant species in a community and its impact on native species.
14.
Participate in survey, control, or rehabilitation efforts utilizing the skill of species identification using taxonomic keys, field guides, and/or specimen samples.
15.
Use knowledge of biological concepts to provide written comments on environmental assessments, resource management, plans reviews, and/or other resource management planning documents.
16.
Support resource management projects related to the protection and conservation of plants or forests - select all that apply:
Verification Statement
17.
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 an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.