- Position Title
- Range Technician
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-25-12706779-MT-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 17, 2025 to Monday, March 24, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan:
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.
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
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.
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Are you a current or former federal employee considered displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
Are you a current or former federal employee considered 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.
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
4.
U.S. Citizens
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Please select the response that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the Minimum Qualification requirement for this position.
Driver's License: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license for the duration of the appointment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment. If selected, prior to entering on duty you will need to provide a copy of your valid driver's license before your appointment. Do you currently have a valid state driver's license?
Knowledge of routine resource management practices, methods and knowledge of related regulations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assist in collecting scientific data for plant or wildlife management projects.
4.
Interpret, and apply policies, regulations, standards, and procedures to resource management practices.
5.
Assist in documenting field work with photography points or general photos.
6.
Assist in the development of summary reports on invasive plant management.
Knowledge of plant identification and removal methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Identify vascular plants using plant dichotomous keys.
8.
Identify invasive plant species in the field by their common name.
9.
Identify a wide variety of native plant species in the field by their common name.
10.
Hand-pull vegetation out of the ground to control invasive plants.
Skill to safely mix, handle, and apply a variety of pesticides used in plant eradication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Assist in mixing appropriate rates of chemical herbicides to selectively control invasive plants in natural landscapes or farm areas.
12.
Apply chemical herbicides to control invasive plants in natural landscapes or farm areas with a truck, all-terrain vehicle, or back-pack sprayer.
13.
Operate tractor mounted blade mowers in field conditions for vegetation removal.
14.
Assist in recording daily activity on documentation forms and pesticide use logs.
Knowledge of database management, word processing, and specialized software programs essential to use GPS units and download GPS files and other field data.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Use a Global Position System (GPS) receiver in the field to mark locations.
16.
Use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to assist in producing maps with spatial data from plant or wildlife management projects.
17.
Transfer GPS location data to GIS program for analysis and production of maps.
18.
Use GIS software to assist in producing maps with spatial data from invasive plant projects.
Certification Statement
19.
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 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 me not being considered for this position.