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The purpose of the position is to perform routine and uncomplicated biological science tasks common to natural resource management. Technician work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field; work may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional field but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved.
01/06/2025 to 01/13/2025
$19.33 - $21.07 per hour
GS 5
Many vacancies in the following locations:
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Occasional travel - Mississippi National River and Recreation Area/ Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway only: You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
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Temporary - 1039 Hours: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March-Oct. but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April/May 2025
Full-time - You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime.
Competitive
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MW-1542-MWRO-25-12605912-DE
821631100
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.
All US citizens
Open to the first 108 applicants or until whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Isle Royale National Park
Hiring Manager: Mark Romanski-email Mark_Romanski@nps.gov-phone 906-231-2988
Biological Science Technicians (Biotechs) spend time on a variety of ecology tasks, including wildlife surveys, wildlife capture and handling, vegetation/habitat surveys, invasive species management and removal, water quality monitoring and other general natural resource management activities. Data entry/data management, including use of ArcGIS, and clear written and oral communication will also be integral to this position. Isle Royale National Park is a water-based park and travel by motorboat is required to conduct fieldwork. Federal motorboat operation training is provided and required. Bio-techs are expected to work in a variety of environmental conditions; weather can vary from near-freezing temperatures with rain and snow in May to hot and humid weather in late summer. Often work occurs in remote locations in backcountry/wilderness areas of the park. Bio-techs must be in good physical condition and able to hike one-way distances of up to 12 miles over rough terrain while carrying loads of 50 pounds or more. Biting insects or other pests such as black flies, deer flies and mosquitoes are common. NOTE: Due to the need to pilot a federal motor vessel, this is a drug tested position.
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Hiring Manager: Neil Smarjesse-email Neil_Smarjesse@nps.gov-phone 651-308-7244
Implements established natural resource management projects. Following instructions and standardized procedures, collects, and organizes field data. Ensures adequate quality control of data collected samples. Records all data collected and provides preliminary assessment and classification of the information. Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; provides technical information; ensures quality control; and solves logistical or operational problems within the scope of the incumbent's knowledge and authority. Provides advice, assistance, and training to students, student conservation assistants, and volunteers involved in resource management projects and field research.
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Hiring Manager: Isaiah Messerly-email Isaiah_Messerly@nps.gov-phone 715-501-0011
This position organizes, schedules, and executes a wide variety of established natural resource management projects. Plans field projects. Collects and organizes field data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment; uses judgment to apply precedents and established techniques to new situations. Ensures adequate quality control of data collected. Performs field and laboratory analysis of collected samples. Records all data collected and provides preliminary analysis and classification of the information. Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Evaluates observed conditions and problems, and interprets variables, trends, correlations, and interrelationships among data and conditions. Recommends management actions based on prescribed guidelines in existing park plans. This individual will be responsible for leading field crews in landscape level terrestrial restoration projects and/or monitoring restoration of aquatic environments. Work with the various crews on bats, vegetation, and exotic plant treatment, water quality, fish and mussel survey crew. Follows protocols to collect data and uses databases (e.g. MS Access) for data entry, managing and manipulating digital images, conducting surveys, collecting field data, and assists and instructs other employees and volunteers how to efficiently conduct these tasks. Work will be focused on projects related to invasive plant control, habitat restoration, plant inventory/monitoring, and database management.
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.Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., packs and equipment up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.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 01/13/2025:
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 01/13/2025. 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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