- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R1-25-12718163-CL-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 27, 2025 to Monday, April 7, 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.
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
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.
Choose one answer below which best describes how your experience and/or education would qualify you for the Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) position at the GS-7 grade level.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology related to wildlife biology, wildlife management and related disciplines.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Analysis of wildlife population, habitat, and other biological data to determine values and trends through statistical methods.
3.
Independently monitor, plan, and implement activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish/wildlife.
4.
Interpret laws, regulations and policies as they relate to protection of wildlife and their habitat.
5.
Experience in the planning and implementation of wildlife censuses, surveys, and studies through application of existing knowledge of wildlife identification, wildlife survey techniques, and the scientific method.
Ability to use geographic information system (GIS), aerial photography, survey techniques, and global positioning system.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Use a combination of field based biological data collection and analysis tools, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), remote sensing methodologies, spatial habitat modeling and GIS analysis, to gather data.
7.
Interpret aerial photos for use of mapping wildlife habitats.
8.
Operate and maintain equipment such as wildlife survey equipment, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems, and/or cameras to monitor and collect data about wildlife for censuses and surveys.
9.
Use geographic information systems (GIS) software to produce maps with spatial data.
Ability to use computer, automated data systems, and statistical software programs to retrieve information and develop reports.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Extract data and prepare summaries in a variety of formats such as queries, spreadsheets, and/or graphs using standard software applicable to wildlife species data.
11.
Use GIS, statistic, database, Excel, or word processing computer software packages to record, compile, and arrange data related to wildlife or environmental management.
12.
Use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and/or statistical software programs to develop draft reports.
13.
Develop spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and illustrations for reports and technical publications using presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
Ability to use small water craft, cars, trucks and farm tractors.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Operate a variety of off-road vehicles.
15.
Operate light trucks and farm tractors.
16.
Operate and maintain cars and trucks.
17.
Operate small water craft.
Certification Statement
18.
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.