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  • Biological Science Technician (Natural Resources), USDA Forest Service (many vacancies in various U.S. locations; due Dec. 30)

    Nov 2, 2022 11:30 am by Miguel OrtizJobs

    Description and Job Application

    Duties

    • This position will be filled at the GS-05 grade level with promotion potential to the GS-07 grade level. Duties listed are at the full performance level GS-07 grade level.
    • Schedule, organize, and execute field projects for detecting, identifying and evaluating natural resource problems , i.e., water, land, plants, animals, and soils.
    • Compile and summarize data obtained from aerial and ground surveys including natural resource monitoring, evaluations, and pilot tests conducted as part of the project.
    • Conduct routine analyses; and provide the data to professional personnel.
    • Use computer programs to organize the data conducted.
    • Using prescribed procedures, resolves common administrative, technical and/or safety concerns related to the project.
    • Provide technical knowledge and skills to address specific issues and resolves.

     

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
    • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
    • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
    • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
    • Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
    • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
    • This is a bargaining unit position represented by the National Federation of Federal Employees, IAMAW (does not apply to West Virginia locations).
    • All locations in the following states are part of the bargaining unit: Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
    • All locations in Illinois are part of the bargaining unit, except Wilmington, IL. All locations in Minnesota are part of the bargaining unit, except Cass Lake, Blackduck, Walker, and Deer River.
    • All other locations listed in this announcement are not part of a bargaining unit.

    Qualifications

    In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

    Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

    Basic Requirement:
    GS-0404:

    For the GS-5 level: You must have one-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 in the Federal service; Specialized experience is defined as meeting one or more of the following: Utilized topographic maps, photographs, and data that identify a variety of natural resource areas and conditions; Used a variety of tools to collect and record data such as numbers, measurements, weights, samples, and special notes, and making determinations for easily identifiable corrective action; Prepared data summaries in proper format. OR a bachelor's degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school (120 semester/180 quarter hours) with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics and at least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to the position to be filled.; OR combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of the first 60 semester/90 quarter hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university.

    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.