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This position is part of the R1-Big Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex which protects and manages endangered Hawaiian forest birds and their rain forest habitat, supporting a diversity of native birds and plants equaled by only one or two other areas in the State of Hawaii.
08/05/2019 to 08/16/2019
$21.36 - $24.92 per hour
WL 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
Yes
R1-19-10565933-SD-DE
541245400
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
This is a permanent seasonal position that is at least 36 weeks per year, but not more than 50 weeks per year in duration. You will be placed in non-pay status at the end of each season and recalled to duty at the start of the following season.
-Directs and determines work specific assignments for three wage grade 5 personnel within a habitat management team structure.
-Leads and works with team to control destructive, depredating, and predatory animals such as feral pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, cats, dogs and mongoose by shooting, snaring, or trapping.
-Maintains records of animals caught or killed including sex, approximate age, and weight.
- Leads and works with the team to maintain and repair fences and other specialized structures to contain or exclude cattle and feral pigs from refuge property.
-Monitors contractors, cooperators, and permittees engaged in fence construction project.
-Leads and works with teams to controls alien plants through use of herbicides, manual, and mechanical removal.
-Sprays non-restricted herbicides using a backpack sprayer or power sprayer mounted on an ATV or in the bed of a pick-up.
-Assists the Maintenance Mechanic and leads the crew with task for the construction, repair and maintenance of refuge buildings, water catchment facilities, simple plumbing systems, sign, and equipment.
-Participates in biological census work including feral ungulate and vegetation surveys and forest bird inventory.
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/
To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx
FWS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of 08/16/2019.
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):
-Ability to apply and lead crews in pest control methods (traps, snares, firearms) to destructive, depredating, or predatory animals, such as feral pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, or mongoose, by shooting, snaring, or trapping.
-Ability to apply and lead crews applying in pesticides to control invasive plant species using a variety of application equipment, including backpack or had sprayers, ATV mounted sprayers, and power sprayers.
-Ability to collect and record accurate biological data according to set protocols to effectively monitor refuge resources.
-Ability to lead field crews in performance of variety of duties necessary for habitat management and the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are:
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/541245400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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