Job Description
Summary
These positions are located in the following cities (click on the links for more information regarding the surrounding area): - Canon City, CO
- Dolores, CO
- Montrose, CO
We expect to fill 4 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.
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- For GS-5 - Participates in inventories of wildlife and their habitats. Gathers samples; assists in analyzing samples. Collects data on wildlife.
- Compiles and organizes survey data in current files or other resources, prepares narratives and reports on and overlays of areas inventories.
- Participates in habitat improvement projects (planting shrubs, trees and grasses; prescribed burns, and weed control) and construction projects (water developments and fencing).
- For GS-7 - Inventories wildlife and their habitat. Performs on the ground surveys of wildlife habitat. Plans, aids in designing, and lays out projects for wildlife habitat improvement.
- Analyzes data; prepares reports with findings. Prepares preliminary analysis of impacts on wildlife for inclusion in environmental documents.
- Determines wildlife factors such as occupancy and fate of reproductive efforts, feed habits, mortality, success of growth, and adult and young behavior.
- Conducts compliance checks on minerals exploration, development and operations, realty actions, and range improvement projects to evaluate impacts and assure conformation w/mitigation measures.
- Reviews forestry, watershed, and range improvement project proposals for compatibility with wildlife needs.
- All grades - Enters/retrieves data from automated databases. Uses motor vehicles, which include 4-wheel drive or ATV.
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Conditions of employment - U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
- You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
- Direct Deposit Required.
- Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
- Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for the 0404 Biological Science Technician Series at the GS-05: You must possess one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity that included performing the following duties:
(1) Record data relating to wildlife studies;
(2) inventory water, winter ranges, and/or upland game bird habitat;
(3) participate in banding, tagging and releasing a variety of wildlife;
(4) perform vegetative work in wildlife habitat areas (planting bulbs, brush and seeds);
(5) enter and retrieve data from automated databases.
OR You must possessa bachelor's degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school (120 semester hours) 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 wildlife biology studies. The education must be obtained in an accredited college or university.
Official transcripts must be provided to support this. OR You must possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education (in excess of the first 60 semester hours). The combined total must equal 100%.
Official transcripts must be provided to support this. Minimum Qualifications for the 0404 Biological Science Technician Series at the GS-07: You must possess one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
(1) Research, compile, and tabulate a full range of wildlife inventory data;
(2) lead lower graded technicians in the collection of field data;
(3) interpret aerial photos, landsat imagery, and topographic maps to determine land use/vegetation distribution;
(4) process field samples and/or specimens;
(5) enter and retrieve data from automated databases.
OR You must have completed one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) that is directly related to the position. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. The education must be obtained in an accredited college or university.
Official transcripts must be provided to support this. OR You must possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must be directly related to the work of the position.
Official transcripts must be provided to support this. Experience 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.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles.
Work Environment: Office work is performed in an adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated area. During fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests and animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules.
Education Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-05 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-07.
If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.
Additional information This announcement will close when we have reached 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date listed. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): 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, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
Travel and relocation expenses will
not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.
If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment.
If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?).
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