Temporary Recruitment Bulletin - Biological Science Technician GS 1404/06

Position Title: Biological Science Technician
Series/Grade: GS-0404/06
Hiring Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Who May Apply: U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. with or without Federal status, may apply and be considered.
Open Period: Open until filled
Duty Station: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $23.70/hr - $30.81/hr
Work Schedule: Full-time

For More Information: contact Erik Grijalva at [e-mail] or phone: [phone]. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on April 15, 2022.

How to Apply:

To receive consideration, you must meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section via email to [e-mail].

Additional Bureau and Park Information:

Learn more about what it's like to work at National Park Service, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm/.

The park(s) for this job opportunity announcement are listed by location. For more information on the park(s) for this announcement, select the following link: https://www.nps.gov/goga/index.htm

Position Details, Duties and Requirements

Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not-to-exceed 1 year but may be extended up to 2 years.

Travel Required: No.

Relocation: No relocation expenses will be paid.

Major Duties:
The Biological Science Technician reports directly to Vegetation Project Managers at various locations within Golden Gate National Recreation Area, performing the following major duties:

• Implements established natural resource management projects, including participation in invasive plant removal activities, planting of native plants, seeding, and other restoration projects and contracts under the supervision of park Biologists and Ecologists.
• Periodically perform data collection, data entry, report writing and mapping using global positioning system (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS).
• Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Evaluates observed conditions and problems and makes preliminary determinations on the cause of problems noted. Provides results to higher-level specialists for analysis.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Draft project reports may include literature research, descriptions of methods, preparation of graphs and charts, and summary of findings.
• Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; provides technical information, ensures quality control, and solves logistical or operational problems.
• Leads volunteer workgroups in activities associated with natural resource management projects.
• Conduct field work in all types of weather, on steep slopes and with potential exposure to poison oak, stinging nettle, ticks, and mosquitoes, as well as involving strenuous physical activity such as hiking, carrying heavy objects, operating a chainsaw.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• You will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
• Current driver’s license.

Education:
See the Qualifications section below.

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.

Evaluations:
Applicants will not be rated or ranked. All applicants that meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements of the position will be referred to the selecting official in preference eligible order.

Qualifications:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (unless otherwise stated in this bulletin).

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro- rate the amount qualified specialized experience.

Qualifying experience for GS-6 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-5 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

OR

Education: Successfully completed one full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Medical Entomology.

OR

A qualifying combination of graduate level education and experience as described above.

Physical Demands: The work requires regular physical exertion, such as hiking off-trail over rough terrain carrying backpacks, tools, equipment, and supplies. Employees may be required to dig, cut, saw, or pull vegetation. Employees may be required to apply herbicide using various methods. Employees will be required to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Work Environment: The work will done in several regions of the Park each with various types of environments, including coast redwood forests, chaparral, grasslands, coastal bluffs, beaches, and other Bay Area habitats, each with their own physical requirements. Work is mostly outdoors with unpredictable weather. Employee may be exposed to biting/stinging insects, poison oak, unstable substrates, and other environmental hazards.

Depending on the work location within the Park, will regularly assist with monitoring, which may include rare plants, vegetation, red-legged frogs, and butterflies (MBB and SBE).

Employee must prioritize safety while performing all tasks and contributes to a culture of safety in all workgroups.

The ability to work with a diverse range of people and foster an environment of inclusion is desired.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications

Additional Bulletin Information:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to conduct field work in challenging work environments and difficult terrain. Job will involve hiking, sitting or standing for long periods of time, and will require ability to lift moderately heavy equipment. Office work may entail extended sedentary periods working on a computer.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

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.

• Federal Employees Health Benefits
• Federal Long-Term Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

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:

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on April 15, 2022:

1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:

Veterans Preference Documentation:

• If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.

3. College transcripts must be submitted documenting satisfaction of educational requirements

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

How to Apply:

To receive consideration, you must meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section via email to [e-mail]. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on April 15, 2022.

• Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.