- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Fisheries-Aquatic)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SR-25-12592528-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 14, 2024 to Wednesday, November 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
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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.
3.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (MUST include beginning and ending month/year e.g., 5/2019-10/2019 or 5/10/2019-10/20/2019), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the exact hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
4.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
5.
This position requires regular and recurring work and camping in rugged mountainous backcountry above 7,000 ft elevation for extended periods of time. Selectee(s) must be able to hike by foot in the backcountry at high altitude for extended periods of time while carrying backpacks, tools, and supplies weighing least 50 lbs. Selectees must be able to camp at or above this elevation for several days in succession.
In the text box below, you must include specific and detailed descriptions of this experience to demonstrate you have performed these duties above 7,000 ft elevation and under the conditions and requirements described above. This is a Selective Factor (Screen Out), failure to provide information that clearly describes this experience will result in disqualification from referral for this position. (limit 20,000 characters)
In the text box below, you must include specific and detailed descriptions of this experience to demonstrate you have performed these duties above 7,000 ft elevation and under the conditions and requirements described above. This is a Selective Factor (Screen Out), failure to provide information that clearly describes this experience will result in disqualification from referral for this position. (limit 20,000 characters)
6.
This position requires regular and recurring work and camping in rugged mountainous backcountry at high elevations as described. It is a Selective Factor (Screen Out). To be considered for this position, you must provide the detailed description as required above.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Once you have submitted your application, items that are left blank will not receive credit.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualifications requirements for the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries - Aquatics), GS-0404-06 position(s). If you do not meet the requirements of this question, you will be rated ineligible. You must document and support all the experience you claim in your resume.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualifications requirements for the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries - Aquatics), GS-0404-07 position(s). If you do not meet the requirements of this question, you will be rated ineligible. You must document and support all the experience you claim in your resume.
Fishery Biology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct amphibian, reptile, and/or fish research and aquatic wildlife surveys (walking and/or snorkel transects).
4.
Conduct fish surveys or habitat restoration using gill nets and electro-fishing equipment.
5.
Eradicate nonnative aquatic species (e.g., fish, other aquatic wildlife species) and/or monitor special status aquatic amphibian and reptile species (e.g., mountain yellow-legged frogs, Yosemite toad, garter snake spp., western pond turtles, California/Sierra newt).
Research
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Conduct aquatic ecosystem restoration and/or research following standardized protocols, while maintaining proper quality control/quality assurance practices.
7.
Navigate off-trail in wilderness locations using maps, compass, and GPS.
8.
Collect data on numbers, life stage, sex, condition, and habitat characteristics of amphibian and/or reptile species (including species legally classified as threatened, endangered, or sensitive).
9.
Capture and handle wildlife and collect morphometric data (potentially including species legally classified as threatened, endangered, or sensitive)
Teamwork
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Conduct fieldwork in remote wilderness settings for prolonged periods with small groups of people.
11.
Conduct field tasks and collect data in remote settings with little day-to-day supervision.
12.
Camp in remote backcountry settings for prolonged periods with small groups of people following Leave No Trace (LNT) principles and proper food storage in bear country.
13.
Work in a team environment to accomplish common goals while maintaining group harmony.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Interact with the public regarding sensitive aquatic wildlife management issues.
15.
Present scientific information on aquatic wildlife management to peers, volunteers, and interns.
16.
Provide aquatic wildlife management information to a variety of public audiences.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Collect scientific data using Survey123, Field Maps (or other electronic data collection software) and GPS technology.
18.
Troubleshoot and operate expensive field equipment for fish, reptile, or amphibian wildlife work (e.g., electrofishing equipment, GPS units, PIT-tag readers).
19.
Utilize topographic maps for ground travel and orientation in high elevation backcountry terrain.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Lead crewmembers, interns, and volunteers performing ecological fieldwork.
21.
Maintain an inventory of field and lab equipment.
22.
Identify safety hazards encountered in remote mountainous terrain especially in-and-around aquatic habitats.
23.
Independently implement ecological monitoring projects.
24.
Provide orientation and on-the-job training for new employees conducting scientific fieldwork.
Technical Competence (GS-07 Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Compile drafts of Sierra Nevada aquatic wildlife information for data collection spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence.
26.
Record, manage, summarize, and represent data collected from aquatic wildlife projects using computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Access, and ArcGIS.
27.
Ability to present scientific and aquatic wildlife data effectively using charts, graphs, and maps.