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Subject: [AFS] Position/Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)-Washington
Job Title:Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)
Department:Department Of The Interior
Agency:Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Job Announcement Number:R1-12-588161-RR
SALARY RANGE:
$31,315.00 to $31,315.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Saturday, January 07, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012
SERIES & GRADE
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GS-0404-05
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Temporary NTE
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PROMOTION POTENTIAL:05
DUTY LOCATIONS:
2 vacancy(s) - Entiat, WA United States
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
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This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 1 year. The appointment may be
extended without further announcement. Maximum total appointment will not
exceed 2 years. This position is located at the Entiat National Fish
Hatchery, Entiat, Washington. Entiat National Fish Hatchery is a sub-office
of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery and is located in central
Washington about 24 miles north of Wenatchee in Chelan County. The mission
of Entiat National Fish Hatchery is to produce high quality salmon smolts
commensurate with the production goals established by the Columbia River
Fisheries Management Plan. For more information go to:
http://www.fws.gov/entiatnfh/
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
* U.S. Citizenship and Background Investigation
* Ability to swim and snorkel
* Valid driver's license
* Must wear official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform
* Ability to lift and carry over 50 pounds of weight for short
distances
* Extensive travel - 14 nights per month for approximately 4 months
DUTIES:
. Conduct field investigations for habitat analysis and species and habitat
restoration using active collection methods. Active methods may include the
use of electrofishing equipment, seine and nets, trawls, and dredges. This
may also require snorkeling for direct observation.
* Conduct field investigations for habitat analysis and species and
habitat restoration using passive collection methods. Passive collection
methods used may include gill nets, hoop nets, fyke nets, and rotary screw
traps.
. Perform a variety of computations and assessment of standard biological
data to prepare the data for interpretative use or inclusion in biological
reports.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You must meet all qualification requirements outlined in this vacancy by
11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent
to at least GS-4 level. Specialized experience is described as experience
related to the work of the position for which application is made. Examples
of qualifying specialized experience include conducting field investigations
for habitat analysis and species and habitat restoration using both active
and passive collection methods; operation of rotary screw trap
electrofishing equipment, and other juvenile fish trapping methods
(OR)
Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's
degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of
scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics,
entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.
At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to fishery
subjects, such as fishery biology, ichthyology, limnology, aquaculture, etc.
(OR)
Combination of qualifying experience and education.
NOTE : All applicants who are using education or a combination of education
and experience to qualify (including current and former employees) must
submit copies of transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned,
major(s) and grade point average or class ranking. Even if you are in or
have previously held a position in the series, you must submit the required
documents to be considered for this position.
If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, you
must submit written course descriptions (e.g., from the school catalog,
official course syllabus, or course description verified by the school) for
those classes to be credited.
All qualifying education must have been obtained in an accredited college or
university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You can verify
accreditation at http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
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Foreign Education: You can receive credit for education earned outside the
United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited
educational institution, or that full credit has been given by an accredited
institution in the United States. For more information, see
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visit
us-forrecog.html
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It is your responsibility to provide evidence that educational provisions
are met when applying.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and
Selection Procedures. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job,
your evaluation will be based on a review of your complete application
package
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to the Questionnaire relate to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed
below:
1. Ability to conduct field investigations.
2. Knowledge of the life history, biology, and habitat requirements of
anadromous Pacific salmonids and endemic fish of Eastern Washington.
3. Ability to collect, store, and manage data using computers and software
We will then place you in one of three categories:
* Qualified: Meets minimum qualifications established for the
position, but fails to meet the benchmark definition for the Well Qualified
category
* Well Qualified: Demonstrates overall competency in the knowledge,
skills, and abilities of the position.
* Best Qualified: Demonstrates high proficiency and comprehensive
level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.
Please make sure that your responses to the questionnaire are supported in
your resume. Also, follow all instructions carefully as errors and omissions
may affect your score.
Note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is
apparent in your description of experience and/or education, OR that your
application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or
your score may be lowered.
Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection
procedures place those with veterans' preference above non-preference
eligibles within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and
qualification requirements and who have a compensable 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-9 grade level or higher.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming
5-point
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copy of your DD-214
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are claiming 10-point
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SF-15
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required by that form. For more information about Veterans, visit:
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BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its
employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit Benefits
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Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service. Any moving expenses associated with reporting for
duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its
employees.
Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional
information, visit Leave Administration
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Temporary employees are not eligible for life or health insurance. If your
appointment is extended beyond 1 year, health insurance is available;
however, you will pay the full cost.
You will earn Social Security credit while working with the government.
OTHER INFORMATION:
HOW TO APPLY:
You must submit a complete Application Package
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=none&utm_campaign=none> Definition by 11:59 PM (EASTERN STANDARD TIME)
Friday, January 20, 2012.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or
log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the
occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers
button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or
incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application
Status, and click on the more information link under the application status
for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover
page using the following link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
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documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire
View Occupational Questionnaire
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2. Print this OPM Form OPM 1203 fx
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Occupational Questionnaire, and
3. Fax the completed 1203-FX
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to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203-FX
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transmission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
1. - Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume must contain job
title (include job series and grade
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=none&utm_campaign=none> Definition, if federal), duties, starting and
ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
2. - Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
3. - Transcripts, if using education to qualify.
4. - Veteran's documentation (DD-214
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claiming veterans preference
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=none&utm_campaign=none> Definition;
5. - If claiming priority placement as a surplus or displaced Federal
employee under the Career Transition Assistance Program / Interagency Career
Transition Program, proof of elibility is required. To be considered
"well-qualified," you must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria
for this position. See
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If you do not submit all the required materials, we will not be able to
fully process your application, and you may lose consideration for this
position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the
closing date.
If you have any problems submitting your application, contact the online
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If you have questions about the vacancy, contact Human Resources at the
phone number or email address listed below and reference 588161.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Rich Rosko
Phone: (503)231-6136
TDD: 531-231-6166
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Agency Information:
Mid Columbia River FRO
911 NE 11 Ave
Portland, OR
97232
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once you submit the online Occupational Questionnaire successfully, you will
receive an email acknowledging your submission was received.
After the vacancy closes, a review of your application will be made. Within
approximately 20 business days, we will notify you of your rating and/or
referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are
required you will be contacted.
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