- Position Title
- Biological Science Aid
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- MTTEMP-25-12636486-OC-LR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 3, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for an Biological Science Aid position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a 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.
1.
I affirm my submitted resume contains my work experience that, at a minimum, includes my job title(s), occupational series and grade (if federal employment), start and end dates (for example, 7/18/2021 to 4/21/2023 or 07/2021 to 04/2023), hours worked per week (for example, full-time, 40 hours per week or if part-time, 20 hours per week), and duties specific to each position I have listed. I understand failure on my part to provide this information in my resume will deem me ineligible for further consideration for this position.
2.
I qualify for the Biological Science Aid, GS-02 level because:
3.
I qualify for the Biological Science Aid, GS-03 level because:
Attention to Detail-Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
4.
Are you willing to perform tasks that can be physically demanding and potentially take several hours/days to complete?
5.
Are you willing to participate in field surveys that may require hiking distances up to and potentially more than 2 miles?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Ability to observe and write down observations in nature.
7.
Experience collecting data, completing data entry, editing and retrieval to process scientific data in the field on a daily basis.
Learning- Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
8.
Identify the knowledge/abilities you have routinely and successfully applied in paid and unpaid work.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
10.
Ability to organize and plan time to complete assigned tasks.
11.
Knowledge of Microsoft programs.
Manages & Organizes Information- Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Skill operating computers to enter and retrieve data from programed records.
13.
Ability to read maps to determine locations.
14.
Can safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and UTVs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
16.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.