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Position Title
Biologist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS NWFSC-24-12490570-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, August 5, 2024 to Monday, August 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and 
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements: 
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For each item below, select the best response/s that most accurately describe your current level of experience and capability using the scale/s below. (limit characters)
1. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 because I have:
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Biologist at the ZP-2 grade level (GS-07/09) pay band in the Federal service.
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3. Do you have experience working on issues or projects related to recovery of fish species or aquaculture research?
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4. Do you have experience and knowledge of biological techniques to collect fish or shellfish tissue samples and conduct downstream physiological analyses?
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5. As part of your job or educational experience, do you have knowledge of life history of freshwater or marine fishes, and aquaculture practices related to recovery or commercial applications? (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience in natural resource management as it relates to sustainable fisheries or aquaculture?
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7. What is your level of experience in annual planning and coordination of laboratory experiments or field sampling to accomplish some aspect of fisheries or aquaculture research?
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8. What is your experience with facility safety, hazardous materials management and hazardous waste management?
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9. Describe your ability to ensure that standard operating procedures are adequately updated and available, and that best practices for data analysis and reporting are followed.
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10. Do you have experience leading or assisting in a research project focused on fisheries or aquaculture?
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11. Do you have experience utilizing effective communication, partnering and networking skills to expand professional relationships in science-based or international arena?
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience communicating and coordinating with scientists, data managers and decision makers for external groups (e.g.. agencies, organizations, scientific institutions, data centers, steering committees and/or scientific panels) about the data analyses, and data management.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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