Biological Science Technician

Summary

This position is a Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-6 working in Seneca Falls, New York for the R5-Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management's discretion.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/04/2024 to 11/18/2024

* Salary

$44,317 - $57,614 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 6

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Location

* Seneca Falls, NY 2 vacancies

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Term - Not-To-Exceed 13 months. Appointment may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management's discretion

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 0404 Biological Science Technician

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

R5-25-12598502-BZ-DE

* Control number

817384600

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This job is open to

* The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U. S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles.

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Duties

As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Assists in planning and execution of wildlife studies, censuses and surveys such as establishing schedules and procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work. Monitors and implement activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife.

* Assists in planning plants surveys and recommends plant management practices. Monitors and assists in control plant disease outbreaks, pest plant control, mowing/seeding activities and vegetation removal.

* Collects, assesses, and organizes biological and physical environment data from field investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife or plant resources from development projects, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects.

* Use automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of wildlife and/or botany reports. Analyze and summarize biological data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise and accurately transferred (e. g. , terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data).

* Assist in preparing news release drafts for area media, and/or presenting informational or educational programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools.

* Operates farm tractors, light trucks, vehicles, small water craft and various other equipment such as generators, radios, radio tracking equipment, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems and cameras. Provides work direction and guidance to biological technicians and volunteers and YCC enrollees, including safe handling of tools and operation of motorized vehicles and watercraft. Collects physiological and demographic data on harvested game at hunter check stations.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Must be a U. S. Citizen or National.

* Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.

* Driver's License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position.

* Uniform: Official U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform is required.

* Trial Period: Selectees may required to serve a one-year trial period for this position.

* Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS. gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date 11/18/2024 will be considered.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.

Minimum Qualification [GS-06]

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Conduct vegetation studies; apply herbicides; conduct surveys of wildlife and/or waterfowl; capture, handle, and tag a variety of wildlife; use various computer software to enter biological data into existing databases; gather biological data, evaluate data and present findings in report form.

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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

PCS INFORMATION:

* No PCS entitlements authorized

Telework:

This position is suitable for telework only in an emergency or natural disaster.

Additional Vacancies:

One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):

Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated 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 (i. e. , meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of e.