- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Plants)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-SLBE-25-12597486-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 6, 2025 to Monday, January 13, 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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for a Student Trainee Biological Science Technician GS-0499-04. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you may be found not qualified or your rating may be lowered.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for a Student Trainee Biological Science Technician GS-0499-05. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you may be found not qualified or your rating may be lowered.
BOTANY
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Implement site restoration or re-vegetation plans.
4.
Collect data using established vegetation sampling protocols such as transect sampling, plot sampling, GPS and GIS, etc. to measure diversity or quantity of plant species.
5.
Collect and press plant specimens in the field according to standard practices for later identification.
6.
Control non-native species in critical habitat of federally- or state-listed species.
7.
Identify common native plants (grasses, forbs, shrubs and trees) in the upper Midwest.
8.
Use taxonomic keys, field guides, or specimen samples to identify plants.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Use mechanical and chemical methods to control or remove non-native plants. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
10.
Prepare and mix herbicides to control or remove non-native species. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
11.
Use, maintain, and calibrate handheld and backpack herbicide sprayers. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
12.
Determine and assemble appropriate herbicide mixes and concentrations for treatment of target species given habitat and environmental conditions. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
13.
Use and maintain hand tools such as axes, saws, shovels, machete, weed wrench, etc. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
14.
Use and maintain power tools such as brush cutters and chainsaws.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Collect field data for documentation, monitoring and reporting purposes ensuring data integrity.
16.
Follow standard operating procedures for collecting and managing data, including quality control and quality assurance procedures.
17.
Collect, download, and organize field data involving Global Positioning System (GPS) units and related software.
18.
Use applications such as Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, and other relational databases to enter, maintain, and summarize data (tabular and spatial) collected in the field.
19.
Analyze project data to be used to develop summary information, make recommendations, or use for future planning purposes.
20.
Use Microsoft Excel, including creation of tables, charts, graphs, and figures based on data as well as to develop spreadsheets to record data.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND AGILITY
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Safely work, camp and hike in arduous and remote conditions - hot and humid weather greater than 90 degrees F, cold or windy weather approaching freezing point, inclement weather, steep and/or remote terrain, risk of exertion/heat stress, and with plant and insect pests).
22.
Navigate to remote, off-trail settings using a compass, topographic maps, and GPS (Global Positioning System) units.
23.
Camp for extended periods of time, generally up to 4 nights, in a wilderness backcountry setting.
TEAMWORK
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Work closely with other team members to accomplish daily tasks efficiently and safely, often under stressful situations.
25.
Demonstrate understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern in relating to people from varied backgrounds and situations (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume).
26.
Handle unexpected complications or obstacles that arise in dealing with others. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume).
27.
Actively participate in a culture of safety for day-to day-activities by maintaining safe work practices and a safe working environment for self, co-workers, volunteers, and others.