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Position Title
Biological Technician (Wildlife) -Hazard Mammals
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1548-SR-25-12615238-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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.
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Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
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. If you change a response, be certain to unclick the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items that are left blank will not receive credit. (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) - Hazard Mammals, GS-0404-05 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you may be rated ineligible. (limit characters)
2. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) - Hazard Mammals, GS-0404-06 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you may be rated ineligible. (limit characters)
3. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) - Hazard Mammals, GS-0404-07 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you may be rated ineligible. (limit characters)
Hike, backpack and camp in primitive conditions (Selective Factor) (limit characters)
Qualified applicants must possess the experience and ability to backpack and camp for at least 6 consecutive days, carrying up to 50 pounds of gear in mountainous terrain and traveling up to 15 miles per day. Trips may be work related or may be for recreation. Experience must be reflected in resume or application materials, or you will no longer be considered for this position. (limit characters)
4. Please respond accordingly regarding your backpacking and camping experience.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Conduct field surveys for wildlife projects.
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6. Keep organized field notes of wildlife observations and behavior.
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7. Collect, organize, and record biological samples for analysis in a field setting.
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8. Use remotely triggered cameras to record species presence.
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9. Visually evaluate physical and/or behavior characteristics of large mammals at a distance.
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10. Visually determine general age classes (calf, yearling, sub-adult, adult) of large mammals at a distance.
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11. Track animals through the use of radio-telemetry.
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Animal Husbandry - Knowledge of the care and handling of animals, including feeding, controlling, restraint, health, and reproduction. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Safely perform low stress techniques to move nuisance wildlife away from areas of potential conflict. (limit characters)
13. Safely perform nuisance black bear aversive conditioning using sling shots, paintball gun, or specialty round shotgun shells gun in a professional field setting.
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14. Safely perform nuisance ungulate (eg. Elk, deer) aversive conditioning using sling shots, paintball gun, or specialty round shotgun shells gun in a professional field setting.
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Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Communicate controversial information to the public in impromptu situations.
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16. Communicate controversial information to the public in formal situations.
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17. Communicate information to the public in any situation.
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18. Communicate with and manage large crowds of people on safe and ethical wildlife viewing practices.
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Stamina - Exerts oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring (which may include performing repetitive tasks such as hammering or lifting objects). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
19. Backpack overnight in inclement weather conditions (high heat, freezing temperatures, rain, snow, etc.) in remote mountainous areas while conducting field studies of wildlife.
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20. Establish and maintain low impact primitive camps areas for extended (at least 5 nights) periods of time.
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21. Able to use a map, compass, altimeter and a GPS to navigate to predetermined study sites in the backcountry.
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22. Hike off-trail over rugged terrain.
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23. Perform natural resources field work in a backcountry/wilderness setting.
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24. Safely access study sites requiring fording rivers and streams, traversing steep slopes and blow-down.
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25. Work in situations where shifts in priorities, work assignments or deadlines occur frequently due to delays or unexpected events.
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Leadership- Interacts with others to influence, motivate, and challenge them. (GS-06/07 Only) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
26. Lead others in conducting biological field studies.
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27. Lead others in hazing large mammals in a developed area.
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28. Lead others in hazing large animals in a wilderness setting.
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29. Work in a team environment to accomplish ecological field study goals while maintaining group harmony.
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Technology Application-Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. (GS-07 Only) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
30. Prepare written reports summarizing activities, observations and data collected.
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31. Use the internet to access natural resource information, references and conduct a literature search.
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32. Enter natural resource data into a personal computer using software (Access, Excel, Word, online database, or similar program).
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33. Processes GPS data in spatial software.
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