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This position is located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10-years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
For information on the area or duties of the position contact Christopher_Davis@nps.gov or 440-429-6392.
05/21/2024 to 06/03/2024
$24.53 - $31.90 per hour
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
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Term - 10 Years
Full-time
Competitive
None
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MW-1544-CUVA-24-12413331-DE
792029800
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.
US Citizens & CTAP/ICTAP
Open to the first 75 applicants or until 06/03/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major Duties:
The biological technician selected for this position will perform some or all of the following duties under the supervision of the park's Plant Ecologist: (1) lead staff and volunteers in management of exotic plants using manual, mechanical and/or chemical methods; (2) maintain and care for tools, equipment and supplies; (3) keep records of herbicide use and field work; (4) inventory and map the distribution and abundance of exotic plants using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment; (5) use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to prepare maps and locate sites; (6) use computer software to compile data, analyze data and prepare reports; (7) assist with propagation of native plants at the park's native plant nursery; (8) lead staff and volunteers in revegetation of disturbed sites using native plant materials; and (9) assist with collection of native seeds and cuttings The selected technician also may assist with other resource-management activities at the park, such as monitoring habitat conditions, evaluating amphibian populations, assisting with deer and/or coyote surveys, monitoring butterfly/pollinator populations, and assisting with restoration of fish and wildlife on park land.
Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.
Work Environment: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Area Information: Park Housing MAY be available. Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River between the cities of Cleveland and Akron in northeast Ohio. The park's mission is to preserve and protect the historic, scenic, natural, and recreational values of the Cuyahoga River Valley for public use and enjoyment. The park is dominated by deciduous forest but also supports meadows, wetlands, streams, and agriculture. Summers are moderately warm with average temperatures in the 70's. Winters are moderately cold with average temperatures in the 20's and 30's. Heavy snowfall can be common during winter months.Excellent recreational and educational opportunities are available in the area, including hiking and biking trails, numerous restaurants and theaters, nearby shopping, and a variety of universities and colleges. Park housing should be available but is not guaranteed. Seasonal employees in park housing typically are assigned private rooms in shared quarters with shared common space. Due to limited space, park housing cannot accommodate family members or pets. If park housing is not available, apartments or other options are available in nearby communities with rents typically starting around $500 per month; less expensive options may be available.
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.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. 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.
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 06/03/2024:
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 06/03/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/792029800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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