- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Plants)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1547-LAKE-25-12632729-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024 to Tuesday, January 21, 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.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician (Plants), GS-0404-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician (Plants), GS-0404-04 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct weed management activities in remote sites.
4.
Identify a variety of invasive plant species.
5.
Survey to detect and map weed populations using GIS applications and GPS enabled devices.
6.
Utilize chemical herbicide to control weeds including use of various application equipment.
7.
Calibrate application equipment while conducting broadcast herbicide applications.
8.
Repair and maintain applicaton equipment.
9.
Mix herbicides using a variety of rates and containers.
10.
Safely operates, repairs and maintains chainsaws while conducting natural resource related projects.
11.
Conduct minor repairs, maintenance, cleaning and sharpening of chainsaws.
12.
Conduct tree felling, bucking, and brush removal using chainsaws.
13.
Follow crew leader instructions and listens to details.
14.
Verbally communicates with tact to leaders and co-workers.
15.
Develop professional working relationships with internal and external partners.
16.
Perform repetitive labor-intensive projects while working on a multi-person field crew.
QTMATE (Job-related Technical Assessment): Please answer each of the following questions. Read all responses before making your selection and mark only one response. Do NOT leave any blank.
17.
What quantity and what measurement make one gallon?
18.
True/False: A noxious weed is a designation by a governing authority as a plant that is harmful to agriculture crops, natural habitats, or humans.
19.
What footwear is recommended for the use and application of pesticide products?
20.
True/False: When using a selective herbicide, the herbicide can harm all types of plants.
21.
True/False Tribulus terrestris, also known as goat head or puncture vine, is a native plant of the Mohave Desert.
22.
Which safety feature on a chainsaw, when engaged, will initiate the chain brake?
23.
Using a hand tool to remove a noxious weed is considered what type of control?
24.
Which of the following is a monocot?
25.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency. 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.