- Position Title
- Ecologist (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- AK-1537-YUGA-25-12443356-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 24, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
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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 temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for an Ecologist, GS-0408-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Specialized Experience and/or Education Requirement.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and/or education requirements for an Ecologist, GS-0408-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Applies complex published sampling protocols to gather vegetation data.
4.
Identifies vascular plants, lichens, and mosses in the field to the species level, and recognizes species that are not identifiable in the field and makes collections for later laboratory identification.
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Manages data using spreadsheet and database software, including Excel, Access, and SQL Server.
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Analyzes data using spreadsheet, database, statistical (R), and GIS (ArcGIS) software.
7.
Identifies lichens and vascular plants to species in the lab using technical keys and chemical tests.
8.
Prepares, measures, and analyzes tree cores using dendrochronology software.
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Navigates by GPS, compass, and maps to remote wilderness locations, traverses rugged terrain including steep slopes, stream crossings, and wetlands.
10.
Travel by small aircraft to remote locations and may assist as a helicopter crew member and fixed wing flight manager.
11.
Operates electronic field equipment including data recorders, cameras, and GPS.
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Camps in wilderness areas for a week or more at a time under adverse conditions including rain, temperatures between 30- and 80-degrees F, and abundant biting insects.
13.
Plans food and equipment for remote, multiday field expeditions.
14.
Implements safety protocols including backcountry check-ins and flight following.
15.
Writes clear expositional technical and annual reports documenting the results of scientific inquiries and natural resource monitoring field activities.
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Writes technical reports for peer reviewed publications or technical journals.
17.
Writes non-technical briefs or newsletter articles describing fieldwork and analysis.
18.
Skill in giving presentations to technical and non-technical audiences explaining the purpose and results of scientific activities and natural resources fieldwork.
19.
Communicates with interpretive staff both orally and in writing, provides photographs and stories for use in interpretive materials.
20.
Works with a team of 2 or 3 people for multiple days in a backcountry or remote locations.
21.
Provides support and guidance to co-workers as needed on sampling methods, plant identification, logistical planning, backcountry travel, and camping.
22.
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.
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Collaborate with a team of peers from different disciplines to design, execute, and/or monitor programs that meet multiple objectives.
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Participates in group decision-making to ensure safe field operations.
Verification Statement
25.
Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.