- Position Title
- BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (NATURAL RESOURCE MONITORING)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- OR-TEMP-25-12717841-RDO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 to Monday, April 7, 2025
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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?
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
I qualify for the GS-05 level because:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Complete basic and routine Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of standard monitoring data according to well-established processes and procedures to assure validity for subsequent data analysis.
3.
Assist with compiling data for basic analyses of natural resource and ecological monitoring data. Completes basis and routine QA/QC of standard monitoring data according to well-established processes and procedures to assure validity for subsequent data analysis.
4.
Survey, map and document a variety of habitat conditions through vegetation monitoring techniques.
5.
Implement standarized monitoring protocols, recognize, and report errors to perform herbaceous vegetation and shrub identification.
6.
Record natural resource and ecological data via electronic capture (e.g. tablets or other mobile devices) for transfer to internal databases.
7.
Collect natural resource and ecological data (e.g. terrrestrial, lotic, and wetland/riparian) following standardized protocols.
8.
Assist with mapping of natural and ecological resources (such as soils, vegetation, streams/rivers, wetland/riparian areas, etc.) using geographic information systems (GIS) to increase efficiency of field data colelction.
9.
Perform technical, natural, and ecological resources monitoring for one or more resource programs (e.g. vegetation, soil, water, wildlife habitat).
10.
Uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies sufficient to collect field data and to transfer data to databases for anyalysis.
11.
Uses ability to read maps sufficient to navigate to remote field locations.
12.
Use computers to enter and retrieve information from databases; produce simple maps; and develop simple spreadsheets.
13.
Utilizes knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including basic techniques and procedures for digitizing maps and assembling geospatial databases.
14.
Participate in one-on-one interactions with co-workers and others outside of the immediate work group to exchange information to accomplish work-related duties.
15.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing to share data in a variety of manners, such as through databases, notes, or presentations without loss of intended content.
16.
Explain technical information to a variety of groups and individuals, both inside and outside the agency.
17.
Work well with others from diverse backgrounds in the public and across levels in an organization to accomplish organizational goals.
18.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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 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.