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Position Title
Student Trainee (Biological Science Technician)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
MW-1543-EFMO-25-1264404-PA Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
 
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
 
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status.  Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
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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)
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)
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 Student Trainee Biological Science Technician GS-0499-05. 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.
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Biology, Knowledge of the environment, plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Monitor and report on identified threatened and endangered species (plants, wildlife, fish, etc.) to document status.
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3. Use standard laboratory procedures for analyzing samples of biological specimens.
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4. Monitor impact on plants by insects and diseases.
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5. Collect, process, and assist in evaluating vegetation data gathered during the course of management activities.
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6. Perform greenhouse/nursery operations (seed cleaning and processing) and seed dispersing operations for reseeding treated areas.
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7. Mitigate and restore disturbed areas with native vegetation.
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8. Install erosion control structures such as matting on revegetated areas (limit characters)
9. Implement established natural resource monitoring projects.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Complete field data sheets.
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11. Maintain already developed spreadsheets or databases.
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12. Research and record biological data from technical or scientific reports.
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13. Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines.
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14. Record all data collected and provide preliminary quality assessment.
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15. Conduct routine and recurring resource monitoring.
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16. Conduct preliminary data analysis for a project report.
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17. Prepare preliminary project reports that may include results, summaries, data tables, diagrams, graphs, statistics, and maps.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Operate and maintain equipment used for mechanical vegetation control methods including loppers, shovels, hand saws, weed wrenches, and other hand tools.
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19. Use Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to record relevant data,
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20. Use and interpret maps and aerial photographs.
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21. Use compass and maps for safe navigation into and out of work areas.
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22. Install, operate, and maintain resources management equipment (e.g., tools, sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment).
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23. Apply pesticides for plants and insects in a controlled environment.
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24. Use software such as ArcGIS to organize, analyze and display field data.
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25. Calibrate herbicide application equipment correctly.
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26. Prepare and mix herbicides.
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