- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Plants)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- ID-TEMP-25-12713161-SLZ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 24, 2025 to Monday, April 7, 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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family?
4.
If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable).
(limit 200 characters)
5.
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. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
6.
I understand that I must ensure my resume, supporting documents (SF-50 or other official document to verify date of birth), transcripts, fire qualifications (IQCS), etc., are not password protected or contain redacted information that could make my application package ineligible.
Assessment 1
1.
I qualify for the GS-05 because:
2.
Which of the following statement best describes your highest level of experience, education or training in field surveys for vascular plant species:
3.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience processing plant specimens:
4.
Select the statement that best describes your training, experience and/or knowledge of botany.
5.
Select all of the following statements that best describe your experience implementing the Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) strategy:
6.
Check each of the following that describes your experience in rangeland monitoring:
7.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience using computers to perform data entry, editing and retrieval tasks to process scientific data:
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with office computer software:
9.
Select the answer which best describes your experience working in an outdoor setting:
10.
Select the statement that best describes your skill in using maps and GPS to record and determine locations, and to safely navigate across difficult terrain:
11.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience developing maps to describe information in data layers using Geographic Information Systems (GIS):
12.
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:
13.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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: