- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NMFS SWFSC-24-12537955-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 13, 2024 to Friday, September 27, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Commerce employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service?
- Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
- Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
- Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)
- Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)
- Department of Commerce, Economic and Statistics Administration (ESA)
- Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA)
- Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
- Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
- Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary (OS)
- Department of Commerce, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Department of Commerce, Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
3.
Are you a current Department of the Commerce, regardless of status, who is eligible for consideration under a noncompetitive authority such as those specific to veterans, individuals with disabilities, Pathways Interns, Recent Graduates, and Presidential Management Fellows who are eligible for noncompetitive conversion, etc.; or current or former employees of a land management agency who is serving or previously served on a temporary or term appointment?
4.
Are you a current Department of the Commerce employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
5.
Are you a current NOAA employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service?
6.
Are you a current NOAA employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
7.
Are you currently serving as a NOAA Commissioned Officer under NOAA Coprs or have served and have been separated under honorable conditions?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former NOAA Corps Officer, you must submit a copy of your NOAA Form 56-16.
To verify your eligibility as a current or former NOAA Corps Officer, you must submit a copy of your NOAA Form 56-16.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
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 Biological Science Technician at the ZT-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-9/10) in the Federal service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Biological Science Technician at the ZT-4 (GS-11/12) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
3.
Describe your experience leading ship operations, at-sea data collection, and data quality control activities.
4.
Describe your experience developing, leading, and executing plans for mobilization and demobilization of research cruises and field operation supplies and equipment.
5.
Describe your experience providing technical oversight and participation in scientific sampling operations as cruise chief scientist or watch leader to ensure quality control and data collection consistency.
6.
Describe your experience overseeing laboratory sample processing, generation of descriptive and summary products of data, or support organization and archive of samples.
7.
Describe your experience overseeing archival of samples and provides a profound familiarity with relevant taxonomy.
8.
Describe your experience developing and executing laboratory and field gear inventory and maintenance plan.
9.
Please choose your highest level of experience utilizing software suites such Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SQL or equivalent tools to conduct data entry, quality-control auditing procedures, and reporting to develop summarized results for various SWFSC internal and external reporting requirements.
10.
Describe your experience in developing budget planning and assuring funding for scheduled preventative actions, contingencies, emergency repairs, and acquisitions. ensure that data are collected and processed without interruption.
11.
Describe your experience developing maintenance plans in alignment with the program's budget.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
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.