- Position Title
- Biologist/Ecologist (Data Manager)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12289251-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to Tuesday, February 13, 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.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
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
Basic Edu/Experience Requirements for a BIOLOGIST, GS-0401-11.
1.
Please select the response below that best describes your education and/or experience in relation to the basic requirements of this position.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
Basic Edu Requirements for an ECOLOGIST, GS-0408-11.
2.
Please select the response below that best describes your education and/or experience in relation to the basic requirements of this position.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
Specialized Experience/Education for the Biologist/Ecologist, GS-0401/0408-11.
3.
Please select the response below that best describes your education and/or experience in relation to 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.
For each of the task statements below, please select the response that best describes your highest level of work experience, training, or 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 your experience that supports your answers to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Oversee a data management program/office to support field operations.
5.
Design, develop, and maintain user interfaces for users to enter, browse, manipulate, and report on tabular and spatial data.
6.
Use SQL (Structured Query Language Software), Python, R (The R Project for Statistical Computing), or equivalent language to create complex database queries. Queries include multiple joins, data summarization, or nested queries.
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Manage geospatial data, including maintenance of metadata, datum, and projection information.
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Apply relational database design principles such as tables, relationships, normalization, and integrity rules to design databases.
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Integrate data from two or more databases having different schemas.
10.
Manage multiple mobile devices using enterprise mobile device configuration and management software.
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Develop and maintain automation tools (e.g., toolboxes, scripts, or code) to manage, analyze, and summarize spatial and tabular data.
12.
Convert GPS (global positioning system) data to GIS (geographic information system) databases to summarize, analyze, and display data.
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Develop and modify code written in SQL (Structured Query Language Software), Python, R (The R Project for Statistical Computing), or equivalent programming languages to manage database.
14.
Manage data throughout the life cycle, from pre-season preparation through active field data collection and season close-out.
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Use relational databases and programming languages such as SQL (Structured Query Language Software), Python, R (The R Project for Statistical Computing), or equivalent programming languages to analyze and report data.
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Develop business processes and applications to ensure the long-term integrity of data sets including data acquisition, data quality control, data analysis, and data dissemination.
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Maintain GIS (and global positioning system) and tabular databases, digital photographs, and metadata for several concurrent projects.
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Provide technical support and instruction related to data management, GIS (global positioning system), and database technologies to a variety of end users of all skill levels.
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Advises upper management on technical issues related to the management of the data network.
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Work with a variety of end users (e.g., field personnel, scientists, and project managers) to determine and support their data processing, data management, and reporting needs.
21.
Write user guides for databases, applications, or other computer systems in plain language.
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Prepare developer documentation for databases, applications, or other computer systems.
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Develop project workplans that address data management and information needs for data collection.
24.
Prepare and maintain workflow documentation and metadata for spatial and tabular data.
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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 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 my not being considered for this position.