- Position Title
- (Seasonal) Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-CALO-25-12733176-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 to Monday, May 12, 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?
Assessment 1
Specialized Experience Requirements (Screen Out Question)
1.
*1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for a Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-05 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 BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Monitor Atlantic Ocean shorebirds during at least one full breeding season in order to document local populations, their behaviors, habitat, and breeding success. (Be sure to describe these specific experiences in your application).
3.
Recognize avian breeding postures and behavior to determine breeding status (male or female) and response to disturbance.
4.
Conduct migratory bird counts with accuracy and identify birds in breeding plumages and during periods of plumage changes.
5.
Identify birds by sight, their calls and other vocalizations to locate individuals, nests, and chicks.
6.
Monitor solitary ground nesting birds to assure site fidelity, predict hatch dates, and determine nest and chick survival with accuracy and precision.
7.
Monitor colonial (mixed) ground nesting birds with standard techniquies such as transect counts, incubation counts, perimeter counts, etc. without causing disturbance.
8.
Identify sea turtles species present in the southwest Atlantic Ocean.
9.
Relocate sea turtle eggs by standard protocol.
10.
Utilize GIS software to analyze field data for use in geo processing.
11.
Accurately enter biological data in databases and keep databases current to summarize wildlife data in tabular and graphic form.
12.
Use a handheld GPS unit to navigate to a point, record points, and determine distance to a point.
13.
Download GPS data into GIS software for analysis.
14.
Implement protective closures based on standardized procedures for specific species.
15.
Drive an off road vehicle (truck, UTV, or ATV) in a coastal environment while avoiding threats to sea turtles and birds.
16.
Operates augers, posthole diggers, drills, and other equipment to construct signs and install protective closures.
17.
Collect and document breeding status data of managed species.
18.
Implement protocols to locate, manage, and protect threatened and endangered species on a recreational beach.
19.
Accurately and completely record data on datasheets for a multiple threatened and endangered species management program
20.
Follow established protocols and quidelines for a contentious monitoring and management proqram.
Follow established protocols and quidelines for a contentious monitoring and management proqram.
21.
Document nest predator tracks and signs in sandy environments.
Document nest predator tracks and signs in sandy environments.
22.
Identify sea turtle tracks and nests by species, locate nest chamber, mark nest, and record data.
23.
Respond to live and dead sea turtle standings, identify species, determine injuries, take standard measurements, locate tags, and fill out report.
24.
Conduct post hatching excavations to calculate hatching/emergence success.