USA Staffing

Position Title: Bio Science Technician Plants
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: CATEMP-24-12272130-CM Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 to Wednesday, January 24, 2024

For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Bishop, CA

B. El Dorado Hills, CA

C. Needles, CA

D. Susanville, CA

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

3. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Please read each question carefully and select the best answer(s) that reflects your experience.

1. I qualify for the GS-05 grade because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 in the federal service. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience needed to qualify for this position.

B. I have successfully completed a four year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's that included at least 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to the work of this position I will provide a copy of my college transcripts.

C. I have a combination of education and experience described above. I will provide a copy of my college transcripts.

D. I do not have the education or experience described above.

2. I qualify for the GS-06 grade because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the federal service. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience needed to qualify for this position.

B. I have one full year of graduate level education directly related to the work of this position. I will provide a copy of my college transcripts.

C. I have a combination of education and experience described above. I will provide a copy of my college transcripts.

D. I do not have the education or experience described above.

3. I qualify for the GS-07 grade because:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 in the federal service. I have read the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience needed to qualify for this position.

B. I have one full year of graduate level education directly related to the work of this position. I will provide a copy of my college transcripts.

C. I have a combination of education and experience described above. I will provide a copy of my college transcripts.

D. I do not have the education or experience described above.

4. Which of the following statements best describes your highest level of experience, education or training in field surveys for vascular plant species?

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.