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.
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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:
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.
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Preferences
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A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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Assessment 1
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BASIC EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION SECTION: It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed, and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience and/or education requirements for a Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you 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.
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Selective Placement Factor - Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or equivalent boating safety and operation certification and substantial experience operating vessels in open water marine environments.
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In addition to meeting the minimum requirements you must also meet the additional boat operation requirement. From the descriptions below, select one response that best indicates if you possess a current Department of the Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or a comparable boating safety and operation training course. This position also requires demonstrated substantial experience operating and crewing small vessels (up to 26' in length) in coastal waters. You must submit documentation of how you meet this requirement.
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COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE SECTION: For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conducts routine and recurring activities related to the monitoring, management, and/or restoration of special status species, invasive species, population dynamics, ecosystem relationships, sensitive habitats, and public health/safety issues. With a focus on angler creel surveys to evaluate awareness and compliance of regulations.
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Identifies flora and fauna of the Western Atlantic/Caribbean region and terrestrial organisms (e.g. plants, fish, reptiles, small mammals, etc.) of South Florida.
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Removes marine debris from coastal habitats while collecting data related to quantity, source and impacts.
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Prepares and maintains mooring buoys and aids to navigation following organization protocols.
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Complete field and office activities related to the management and/or restoration of a wide variety of natural resources.
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Installs, operates, maintains and makes simple repairs to resource management equipment (e.g., GPS instruments, tools, traps, and sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment).
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Utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report scientific data and other resource management information, including for research and long-term monitoring projects. Maintains and organizes computer databases in Microsoft Excel and Access.
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Operates and participates in the care and maintenance of motorized vessels (e.g. single and dual engine vessels ranging in size from 18' to 26') used in marine and aquatic resource management projects. Assists with record and log maintenance, regular minor maintenance actions, and repair schedules, upgrades, and annual maintenance.
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Collects, organizes, stores, retrieves, analyzes, reports, and maps GPS and GIS data using a variety of GPS instruments and ESRI GIS software.
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Utilizes a variety of tools (fids, line cutter, wrenches etc) and equipment to prepare and maintain mooring buoys and aids to navigation.
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Utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, and retrieve data and other information from research, assessment, and/or long-term monitoring projects.
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Ensures adequate quality control of data as it is processed, including error-checking data in various computer software programs.
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Prepares draft project reports which include literature research, descriptions of methods, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, results, and recommendations for planning, protection, and mitigation activities of park natural resources, including aquatic habitats, corals and fish species.
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Organizes, schedules, and executes a variety of established natural resource management projects. Plans field projects, independently choosing from among several possible courses of action at different stages of each project (e.g., selects site locations, sampling techniques, appropriate equipment, logistics, etc.).
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Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and/or groups including co-workers, volunteers, project personnel, general public and other partners.
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Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; provides technical information, ensures quality control, and solves logistical or operational problems within the scope of the incumbent's ability.
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Provides information to other employees and partners about the natural resource management program.
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Uses principles of Operational Leadership to conduct fieldwork safely.
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Certification of accuracy of application.
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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 CFR 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.
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