- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R5-25-12719289-MR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 1, 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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
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.
In order to be qualified for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess one of the following:
Skill in written communication sufficient to write reports.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Work with others in writing reports and publications
3.
Prepare various types of written communication ranging from correspondence and reports.
4.
Provide written summaries of biological information or data resulting from field surveys and examination of collected samples.
Knowledge of wildlife species specific to the designated survey areas sufficient to complete the field investigation and gather required data within the timeframe allotted.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Capture, handle, tag, and band a variety of wildlife.
6.
Prepare various types of written communication ranging from correspondence and reports.
7.
Carry out a variety of research and survey methods.
8.
Use databases to enter, organize, and maintain survey and trapping data in accordance with established protocols.
Knowledge of plant species specific to the designated survey areas sufficient to complete the field investigation and gather required data within the timeframe allotted.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Carry out habitat restoration projects and wildlife management practices.
10.
Assist with vegetation studies, including vegetation identification and evaluations.
11.
Control invasive plant species by chemical, mechanical, and manual means.
12.
Manage large datasets and enter data into software such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and online spatial database systems.
Ability to collect biological and water resources data from field investigations and report findings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Analyze biological data using geographic information systems software.
14.
Assist in preparing wildlife management plans.
15.
Establish procedures for obtaining and reporting data for vegetation surveys.
16.
Use global positioning system (GPS) to map invasive species locations.
17.
Collects, compiles and tabulates field data into a habitat assessment or habitat management plan.
Ability to follow detailed sampling and laboratory procedures and recognize departures from established quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Perform quality control/quality assurance on field data, assessing the characteristics and quality of survey data collected and recognizing unusual or unexpected results of data collection.
19.
Prepare biological samples in accordance with quality assurance and quality control procedures for laboratory analysis with limited direct supervision.
20.
Operates and assists with the standard aspects of maintaining specialized genetic laboratory equipment (e.g.,
thermocyclers, next-gen sequencers, centrifuges).
thermocyclers, next-gen sequencers, centrifuges).
21.
Assist biologists in field sampling fish populations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
I understand that the position is required to wear the Service Uniform in accordance with Service Uniform Policy 041 FW 4 Requirements to help achieve our mission. Employees required to wear the uniform receive a uniform allowance.
23.
I understand that a valid state driver's license is required in order to comply with state and federal regulations and service policies for operating motor vehicles with a GVW less than 26,000 pounds. Motor vehicles include sedans, station wagons, sport utility vehicles (SUV), vans (including minivans), carryalls, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and trucks (including trucks with specialized mounted equipment, such as fish distribution trucks and garbage trucks).
Certification
24.
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.