- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Aquatic Wildlife)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SR-25-12598728-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 5, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 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?
3.
As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
This position requires regular and recurring work and camping in rugged mountainous backcountry at high elevations for extended periods of time. Selectee(s) must be able to hike by foot in the backcountry at high elevations for extended periods of time while carrying backpacks, tools, and supplies weighing at least 50 lbs. The selectee must be able to camp for several days in succession.
In the text box below, you must provide specific and detailed descriptions of this experience to demonstrate you have performed these duties in high elevations 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 provide specific and detailed descriptions of this experience to demonstrate you have performed these duties in high elevations 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)
7.
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 for a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) - Aquatic Wildlife, GS-0404-04 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet one of these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive further consideration for this position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualifications for a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) - Aquatic Wildlife, GS-0404-05 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet one of these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive further consideration for this position.
Ability to identify specific aquatic species (Screen Out)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Applicants must be able to accurately identify reptile, amphibian, and/or fish species using keys or field guides in order to survey for or eradicate them. Do you have experience with identifying reptiles, amphibians, and/or fish species? You must include experience in your resume.
Ability to swim (Screen Out)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Applicants must be a strong swimmer and be comfortable wading and swimming in lakes and swift moving rivers. Would you be able to demonstrate your ability to swim well in and around rivers and large bodies of water?
Fishery Biology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Conduct aquatic wildlife surveys for amphibians, turtles and/or fish by visual encounter or by snorkel survey.
6.
Conduct fish surveys or habitat restoration using gill nets, traps and electro-fishing equipment and/or experience trapping turtles and/or experience using radio telemetry equipment.
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Monitor special status amphibian and/or reptile species (e.g., Yellow-Legged frogs, Red-Legged frogs, Yosemite toads, Western Pond turtles or other listed or special status amphibian or reptile species).
8.
Capture and handle sensitive aquatic wildlife to collect morphometric data and mark for recapture.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others in remote field settings.
10.
Work collaboratively with others to resolve issues as they arise in a safe and effective manner while traveling to and from, and while in, remote field locations.
11.
Interact with the public regarding sensitive aquatic wildlife management issues.
12.
Practice effective and clear communication regarding issues, questions, and/or recommendations to co-workers and/or supervisors.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Collect scientific data on aquatic wildlife species using smart tablets and GPS technology.
14.
Operate and troubleshoot field equipment for fish, reptile, or amphibian wildlife work (e.g. electro-fishing equipment, or GPS units, or radio telemetry equipment, or other similar electronic field gear).
15.
Conduct snorkel surveys to quantify turtle or fish populations in large, swift water rivers.
16.
Collect data on abundance, life stage, sex, condition, disease monitoring (chytrid swabbing, blood sampling, or other animal health work), and habitat characteristics of aquatic wildlife (e.g., fish, amphibians, or turtles).
Stamina (GS-05 Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Navigate and backpack over long distances in wilderness locations carrying a heavy pack over rugged, remote terrain.
18.
Conduct aquatic ecosystem restoration and camp in remote field settings for prolonged periods with small groups of people.
19.
Conduct scientific research and collect data following standardized protocols, while maintaining proper quality control/quality assurance practices.