- Position Title
- Biological Science Technician
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- TS-25-12734089-JL-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to Monday, May 12, 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.
From the descriptions below, select one statement that best describes your education or experience in meeting the
Minimum Qualification requirement for this position.
Minimum Qualification requirement for this position.
Knowledge of the Wildlife biological sciences.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Assist with wildlife monitoring, mowing/seeding activities, vegetation removal, and GPS mapping of pest species.
3.
Conduct wildlife and/or waterfowl surveys.
4.
Utilize equipment such as, wildlife cameras, global positioning units or mist nets to conduct wildlife surveys.
5.
Monitor environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish/wildlife.
Knowledge of the Avian biological sciences.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Collect other avian biological data such as hatching chronology, food habits, or behavioral observations.
7.
Collect and summarize biological data on avian species.
8.
Perform basic word processing and scientific data entry into computer database programs such as Microsoft Excel or Access.
Ability to capture and handle fish.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Field sampling fish populations.
10.
Participate in field surveys of fish populations.
11.
Collecting field data measurements using nets, seines, dredges, and trawls.
Knowledge of the Habitat/Plants Biological Sciences.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
12.
Communicate technical information about wildlife and plants to members of the public.
13.
Manage invasive plants using chemical and mechanical techniques.
14.
Conduct vegetation studies by identifying and mapping plants in a given area.
15.
Assists with performing a variety of habitat restoration and management activities.
Knowledge of invasive species mitigation processes.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Identify target species and populations.
17.
Monitoring and assisting in the control of nuisance and invasive species.
18.
Apply chemicals to impounded waters to control undesirable aquatic vegetation and algae.
Certification
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 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.