- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician (Soils)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- OR-TEMP-25-12734076-MC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 to Thursday, May 15, 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire will be evaluated 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:
2.
I qualify for the GS-06 grade because:
3.
I qualify for the GS-07 grade because:
4.
Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in mapping, interpreting and using soils and soils data
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Select the statement that best describes your training, experience and/or knowledge of soils as applies to biological work.
6.
Select the statement that best describes your training, experience and/or knowledge of scientific and technical terminology related to the biological sciences.
7.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to use computers to prepare scientific reports and to respond to requests for scientific data information requests.
8.
Select the one statement that describes your ability to perform work in rough or steep terrain.
9.
Select all of the following types of data and information you have routinely gathered to characterize monitoring plots.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Select the statement that best describes your training, experience and/or knowledge performing a variety of standardized, repetitive tests on soils.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle or ATV over hilly, mountainous or rough terrain.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience using a multi-disciplinary approach to assess the impacts of minerals on natural resources such as wildlife, vegetation water, air, soils or cultural resources.
13.
Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in mapping, interpreting and using soils and soils data.
14.
The following resource program activities or land use plans typically require soil, water and air analysis in environmental assessments or environmental impact statements. Please select each of the areas where you have experience preparing soil, water or air analysis portions of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience evaluating geomorphology and land forms to identify soil types and management issues in order to develop management recommendations based on your assessment.
16.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience, education, or training analyzing complex soil information, drawing conclusions, and making management recommendations.
17.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience recording scientific data with a high degree of accuracy, sometimes under difficult conditions.
18.
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.
19.
Please select all the types of field equipment and software that you have an experience with:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience developing maps which describe information in data layers using geographic information systems (GIS).
21.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training and/or experience interacting with the public, exercising tact and diplomacy.
22.
From the Answer choice below, select the one that best reflects your ability to communicate technical information.
23.
Select the statement that best describes the skills that you routinely apply in a team setting.
24.
Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience in directing, leading, or supervising a crew conducting field surveys.
25.
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).
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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.