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Position Title
Biologist/Ecologist
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
24-RES-12349382-DT-BVB Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 to Friday, April 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Biologist/Ecologist, GS-0401-0408-9 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your responses to the questions in the questionnaire and the information provided in your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. PLEASE NOTE: You must attach all transcripts that document the required course work and/or degree completed as listed below. Transcripts must show the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If transcripts don't show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. Your resume or application materials must support the answers you select. (limit characters)
Basic Requirements for Biological Science series (0401) (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Biologist position, GS-0401.
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Basic Requirements for Ecology series (0408) (limit characters)
2. From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for an Ecologist position, GS-0408.
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Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the GS-09 level (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or graduate level education requirements for the GS-09 grade level of this Biologist/Ecologist position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Adapt and design, coordinate, and execute field and laboratory projects related to interactions between plants, animals, and the environment.
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5. Train and supervise field crews and laboratory staff on methods and techniques related to ecology projects.
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6. Schedule, organize, and execute field and laboratory projects related to forestry and ecological research problems.
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7. Organize, verify, refine and evaluate ecological data collected.
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8. Select methods for collection, identification, and evaluation of ecology related data.
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9. Resolve administrative and safety concerns related to field or laboratory activities.
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10. Oversee activities associated with ecology project related contracts, cooperatives, and other agreements. (limit characters)
11. Conduct purchases for needed supplies and services within a budget approved by the supervisor.
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12. Select and install test and control plots for ecology research.
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13. Use botanical keys to identify plants to the species level.
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14. Write or provide written input into methods, findings, recommendations, project-related reports, and manuscripts.
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15. Use standard and specialized computer software to input, retrieve, and analyze data and manage datasets.
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16. Coordinate with cooperators to exchange information, discuss scientific studies and study findings, and explain or clarify program requirements.
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17. If any of your education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Contacts for private organizations that specialize in this evaluation is located here: http://www.naces.org/members.htm. A fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
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18. Education is required for the job series advertised. You must submit a copy of your transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
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19. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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