- Position Title
- Museum Technician (Geology)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-PEFO-24-12518000-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 9, 2024 to Friday, September 20, 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
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Museum Technician, GS-1016-07 position at Petrified Forest National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or that are left blank will not receive credit.
1.
From the responses below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for a Museum Technician, GS-1016-07. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible at the GS-07 level.
Quality Ranking Factor: Please indicate if you have the ability to independently do basic fossil preparation under a microscope using pneumatic and hand tools, and basic specimen housing and curation.
2.
Do you have the ability to independently do basic fossil preparation under a microscope using pneumatic and hand tools, and basic specimen housing and curation.
Geology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Prospect for vertebrate fossils in the field under a variety of terrain types and environmental conditions.
4.
Successfully excavate and collect vertebrate fossils using approved methods including plaster field jackets.
5.
Understand the basic anatomy of the vertebrate skeleton.
6.
Research scientific, technical, and/or historical sources to identify fossils in the field and lab.
7.
Perform basic fossil preparation of vertebrate skeletons.
8.
Perform casting and molding of fossil specimens
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Reads, comprehends, locate position on a topographic map, and can use a GPS device to mark positions.
10.
Uses live streaming or other video based social media platforms and can make basic video edits using editing software.
11.
Use computer software for internet research, word processing and data entry to accomplish work.
Teaching Others
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Provide on-the-job training and assistance to team members.
13.
Mentor team members by providing guidance and feedback
14.
Explain a portion of a project or operation to team members.
15.
Direct team members to accomplish projects and/or daily operations.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Responds verbally or in writing to visitors' or staff inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance.
17.
Describe to park staff and visitors the techniques used in finding, preparing, and curating vertebrate fossils.
18.
Write letters, reports, program/presentation outlines, or other documents for information purposes.
19.
Provide information to the public about cultural, historical or natural science oriented topics to answer questions, stimulate their interest and appreciation.