- Position Title
- Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-CUVA-25-12709911-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 26, 2025 to Wednesday, April 2, 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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries), GS-404-05, 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.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Biology: Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Record field observations of biological and ecological conditions as they relate to fisheries/native mussel management.
3.
Observe and monitor areas to determine the effectiveness of restoration or control efforts.
4.
Implement established natural resource monitoring projects.
5.
Mitigate and restore impacted water sites.
6.
Collect and manage natural resource (water, environmental, ecological) data at remote field sites.
7.
Determine ecosystem relationships of shoreline flora/fauna.
8.
Use standard laboratory procedures to analyze samples of biological specimens.
9.
Make field observations and record natural resource conditions (i.e. document fish/native mussel occurrence and habitat use, environmental parameters, etc.).
Fishery Biology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories, of aquatic life, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of aquatic species.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Assist in measurements of physical attributes of lakes and streams i.e., water chemistry and temperature.
11.
Monitor and report on identified threatened and endangered aquatic species to document status.
12.
Conduct surveillance to help detect invasion and colonization by non-native fish species.
13.
Perform aquatic resources (fish and native mussels) inventory and monitoring activities.
14.
Conduct aquatic or biological sampling, or resources monitoring trips utilizing single engine motorboats up to 16 feet in length. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
15.
Conduct aquatic or biological sampling, or resources monitoring trips utilizing canoes, kayaks, and/or other comparable non-motorized craft. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
16.
Provide laboratory and logistical support for scientists on research or field projects.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Research and record biological data from technical or scientific reports.
18.
Conduct preliminary data analysis for a project report.
19.
Record all data collected and provide preliminary quality assessment.
20.
Prepare preliminary project reports that may include results summaries, data tables, diagrams, graphs, statistics, and maps.
21.
Recommend modifications to field activity procedures.
22.
Provide advice, assistance, and training to lower graded technicians, volunteers and/or YCC enrollees in gathering field data.
23.
Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines.
Technology Application: Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Set up, operate, and maintain tools and sampling equipment, for aquatic field studies. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
25.
Install, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment for resource management studies. (Be sure to specifically describe this experience in your resume.)
26.
Use standard software to organize, analyze, and display field data.
27.
Test and calibrate sampling and other equipment.
28.
Navigate in the backcountry and/or on large bodies of water requiring the use of maps, compasses, and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
29.
Use standard software such as ArcGIS to organize, analyze, and display field data.