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This position is part of the Western Washington Fisheries Resource Office. As a Biological Science Technician you will be responsible for conducting census surveys; habitat restoration and monitoring; enter and retrieve data from GIS; and create written reports.
07/16/2018 to 07/20/2018
$36,213 - $47,079 per year
GS 5
4 vacancies in the following location:
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - 6 months
Full-Time
5
No
R1-18-10254118-SD-DE
504753400
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, CTAP
Assists in conducting biological surveys as part of ongoing field investigations to gather field data using both active and passive collection methods.
Assists in carrying out biological management actions designed to address needs of aquatic species and/or habitats.
Collects and records biological and physical environment data from field investigations following established procedures using a variety of field equipment and/or computer software programs.
Uses automated databases to enter, organize and retrieve field data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of wildlife and/or botany reports.
Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems.
Prepares segments of recurring reports such as monthly activities and progress reports on individual projects.
Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals.
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx
TEMPORARY 1039: This is a full-time temporary position not-to-exceed 1 year that will total less than 1040 hours (6 months), excluding overtime in a service year. The service year is the calendar year that begins on the date of the employee's initial appointment in the agency.
FWS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Management expects that the positions will start late August to early September to coincide with the spawning activities at at the national fish hatcheries.
We may select up to 4 positions and use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of 07/20/2018.
Relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been or may be involuntarily separated (e.g. reduction in force, declining to relocate/transfer outside their local commuting area) from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal or Removal Notice; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; or Removal and most recent performance appraisal.). For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
UNIFORM: This position requires wearing an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife uniform. Incumbent is required to obtain and properly wear uniform components in accordance with Service policy. The immediate supervisor will determine the components appropriate/specific for the position.
SWIMMING: Swimming in ponds, lakes, moving water, and/or coastal aquatic environments is a requirement of this position.
SNORKELING: Snorkeling is a requirement of this position for direct observation.
DRIVER'S LICENSE: You must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during your tenure.
WORK SCHEDULE: Work may require working evenings, weekends and holidays.
TRAVEL: You may be required to travel up to 4 nights per week.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: 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.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the basic qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
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/504753400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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