- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-ASIS-25-12612048-OC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 2, 2024 to Monday, May 19, 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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 Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-05. 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.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-06. 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.
Biology: Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Record field observations of biological and ecological conditions as they relate to wildlife management.
4.
Implement established natural resource monitoring projects.
5.
Make field observations and record natural resource conditions (i.e. document wildlife occurrence and habitat use, visitor use patterns, and environmental parameters).
6.
Adheres to established control/quality assurance protocols.
7.
Recommend modifications to field activity procedures to accomplish project objectives.
Wildlife Biology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of wildlife, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of wildlife.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Identify animals to species level with the use of an identification key.
9.
Identify individual animals by markings, features and/or identification bands.
10.
Assist with wildlife hazing and/or quarantine using established approved methods, when necessary.
11.
Assist conducting wildlife censuses and surveys.
12.
Assist assembling basic information of wildlife populations such as habitat use, sex, age, structure, seasonal movement, and harvest characteristics.
Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Record all data collected and provide preliminary quality assessment.
14.
Use computer software spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Access, Excel, (or comparable) to record, manage and report scientific data.
15.
Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines.
16.
Provide logistic support and technical information regarding ongoing field activities.
17.
Conduct preliminary data analysis for a project report.
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Respond orally to technical questions about an environmental/ecological program or project.
19.
Respond to situations (such as human/wildlife conflicts) and provide informal interpretation and guidance on how best to resolve.
20.
Work and communicate with interdivisional staff to accomplish project objectives.
21.
Deliver talks or presentations on technical subject matter to public audiences with varying levels of interest and knowledge.
22.
Provide advice, assistance, and training to lower graded technicians, interns and volunteers in gathering field data and communicating to the public.
23.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.