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Summary
The incumbent of this position will serve as a Biological Science Technician in support of programs conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This position has a focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and is located at the Regional Office in Bloomington, MN. This position is temporary, not to exceed one year, but may be terminated at any time based on work level or funding.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
04/12/2017 to 04/17/2017
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Salary
$31,311 - $40,699 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 04
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel may be required to perform work duties
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Temporary - Temporary NTE 1 year
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
04
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
R3-17-1940902-DL
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Control number
467490900
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Duties
While not all inclusive, the major duties of this position include:
- Providing assistance to GIS functions in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Comprehensive Conservation Planning (CCP) program
- Operating GIS hardware including computers, scanners, plotters, and data back-up devices
- Maintaining GIS equipment and orders supplies to support the use of this equipment
- Using software to digitize point, line, and polygon features from cartographic materials
- Preparing GIS data for reports and records, and communicating results and findings
- Collecting geospatial data for entry in to geospatial databases
- Maintaining data and resource information to facilitate conservation planning, create reports, and communicate information
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply to this position.
- A background investigation is required.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the minimum qualification requirements as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook and as identified in this announcement below.
A. I have at least one year of specialized experience performing the work of a Biological Science Technician. This experience is equivalent to the GS-3 level in the Federal service and is directly related to this position being filled. Examples of specialized experience may include providing cartographic or GIS assistance to wildlife and conservation programs, scanning map/GIS photos, using GIS software to create information layers, searching for appropriate geospatial data sources, using databases to track, manipulate, and assess mapping or geospatial data.
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B. I have 2 full years of progressively higher level education that include 12 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, botany, animal husbandry, physics, agriculture, mathematics or GIS. 6 of these hours must be directly related to this Bio Science Tech position being filled. I have submitted a copy of my transcripts that verifies this answer.
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C. I have a combination of experience as described under letter A above and education as described under letter B above which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement. To calculate your percentage of education, first determine the total number of semester hours, and then divide the total number of your semester hours by 18 (or your school's definition of one year of study). To calculate your percentage of qualifying experience, divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now, add the two percentages together. The sum of the percentages must equal at least 100%. I have submitted a copy of my transcripts that verifies this answer.
Education
You must submit a copy of your college transcripts to support your education claims if you are qualifying for the position based on education. Unless otherwise stated, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If selected, you will be required to produce official transcripts.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
More than one position may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
The duties of this position are not suitable for telework.
1. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
2. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job-related competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of three predefined quality categories instead of being ranked in numeric score order. The Category Rating method does not add veteran's preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Preference eligibles that meet minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade lever or higher.
3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and health benefits.
The following link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to most Federal employees:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Temporary employees in the Federal Government earn paid vacation and sick leave.
Employees on temporary appointments who are expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days are eligible to enroll in a Federal Employees Health Benefits plan with a full government contribution.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, 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. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification.
Applicants are expected to possess the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below to qualify for this position. These KSAs are addressed in the self-assessment questionnaire that you will complete for this announcement. You do not need to respond separately to the KSAs listed below. Your answers to the on-line experience questions will serve as responses to the KSAs. Your application will be evaluated based on your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies (KSAs):
Knowledge of biological and natural resource management issues in order to apply GIS and cartographic tools to facilitate resolution of such issues
Skill in using database management system software (e.g. dBase, Access)
Skill in communicating orally and/or in writing to exchange information and write reports
Knowledge of physical principles and procedures used in developing base maps for use in conservation planning or other planning studies
Ability to operate GIS workstations (e.g. ArcMap software)
Qualified candidates will then be placed in one of three categories:
- BEST QUALIFIED
- WELL QUALIFIED
- QUALIFIED
Please make sure that your responses to the assessment questionnaire are supported in your resume. Follow all instructions carefully as errors or omissions may affect your score. Please note that if a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher in the self assessment than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education OR your application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.
APPLICATION OF VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: The Category Rating method does not add veteran's preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade lever or higher. An agency may not select a non-preference eligible over a preference eligible in the same category unless the agency receives approval to pass over the preference eligible in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3318.
To preview the Occupational Assessment Questionnaire, click here View Assessment Questions
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and health benefits.
The following link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to most Federal employees:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Temporary employees in the Federal Government earn paid vacation and sick leave.
Employees on temporary appointments who are expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days are eligible to enroll in a Federal Employees Health Benefits plan with a full government contribution.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
In addition to your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, the following documents are required:
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Resume (required)
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All transcripts (if qualifying based on education)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Must submit a copy of the agency notice; a copy of his/her last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 noting current position, grade levels, and duty location; and their most recent annual performance appraisal.
- Veterans Preference documentation: A Member 4 copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility, such such as an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form.
Your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:
- Your full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers; Country of Citizenship. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
- Education - High school name, city, state, and zip code, date of diploma or GED. For any colleges and/or universities attended, include city, state, and zip code; major field(s) of study; type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree was received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
- Work Experience - List each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions). Include job title; duties and accomplishments; number of hours worked per week; employer's name and address; supervisor's name and phone number; starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); and salary. For seasonal employment, list starting and ending dates for each period of work. Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
- Other Qualifications - Job-related training courses (title and year); job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.); job-related certificates and licenses; and job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.). Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this
position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit
the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, April 17, 2017 to receive consideration.
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To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to
your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume
and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational
questionnaire.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login
, select the Application Status link and then select the more
information link for this position. The Details page will display the
status of your application, the documentation received and processed,
and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1940902.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, April 17, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Agency contact information
Dana T. Lermon
- Address
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Division of Human Resources
Division of Human Resources
5600 American Blvd West
Bloomington, MN 55437-1458
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:
Required Documents
In addition to your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, the following documents are required:
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Resume (required)
-
All transcripts (if qualifying based on education)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Must submit a copy of the agency notice; a copy of his/her last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 noting current position, grade levels, and duty location; and their most recent annual performance appraisal.
- Veterans Preference documentation: A Member 4 copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility, such such as an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form.
Your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:
- Your full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers; Country of Citizenship. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
- Education - High school name, city, state, and zip code, date of diploma or GED. For any colleges and/or universities attended, include city, state, and zip code; major field(s) of study; type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree was received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
- Work Experience - List each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions). Include job title; duties and accomplishments; number of hours worked per week; employer's name and address; supervisor's name and phone number; starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); and salary. For seasonal employment, list starting and ending dates for each period of work. Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
- Other Qualifications - Job-related training courses (title and year); job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.); job-related certificates and licenses; and job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.). Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1940902.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, April 17, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
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How to Apply
To apply for this
position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit
the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, April 17, 2017 to receive consideration.
*
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to
your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume
and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational
questionnaire.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login
, select the Application Status link and then select the more
information link for this position. The Details page will display the
status of your application, the documentation received and processed,
and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1940902.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, April 17, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Agency contact information
Dana T. Lermon
- Address
-
Division of Human Resources
Division of Human Resources
5600 American Blvd West
Bloomington, MN 55437-1458
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Dana T. Lermon
- Address
-
Division of Human Resources
Division of Human Resources
5600 American Blvd West
Bloomington, MN 55437-1458