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The National Park Service is currently looking to fill temporary positions of Biological Science Technicians (Plants), GS-0404-04 and GS-0404-05 to assist permanent staff with biological field work.
These positions are Full-Time temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours (about 6 months) in a service year. Positions may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years. These positions have no promotion potential; if you want to be considered for a higher grade, you must apply for the higher grade.
NOTE: Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the "Duty Station Locations" list below for specific information about each position, work season, government housing availability, and rate of pay, by clicking on the following links:
Crater Lake National Park
Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network
Lava Beds National Monument & Tule Lake Unit, WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Point Reyes National Seashore (Integrated Resources Management)
Redwood National Park (Sudden Oak Death)
Redwood National Park (Plants- Herbicide Use)
San Francisco Bay Area National Parks (Inventory & Monitoring Program)
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April or May - September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty may start as late as: July 2018
APPLICANT LIMIT: This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 250 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 250 applicants, or 01/24/2018 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 250 applicant limit.
Relocation: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.
01/18/2018 to 01/24/2018
$14.30 - $19.32 per hour
GS 4 - 5
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - 1039 hours
Full-Time
No
PW-1549-CBSF-18-10114255-DE
488907200
At the GS-04 level:
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: The work requires physical exertion such as regular and recurring walking, hiking, or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending; crouching, stooping, lifting or reaching to observe, collect, or record field data; or in some situations the work may require physical exertion to scuba dive or operate a boat. Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. The work performed involves regular and recurring exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/24/2018:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/24/2018. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/488907200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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