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USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago

(SEASONAL) Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.33/hr - $25.12/hr

1+ years exp

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) to support fisheries management activities. The role involves assisting in the operation and maintenance of field equipment, collecting and managing field data, and promoting safety in fisheries operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a fisheries team member to accomplish posted fisheries management activities following standardized protocols in a safe and accurate manner

Assists with the operation, maintenance, and repair of field equipment, submits maintenance and repair schedules, and provides detailed supply/equipment needs list to supervisor in a timely manner

Demonstrate proper collection, recording and handling of fisheries field data and assist with data entry and editing. Maintains good oral communication with supervisor, fellow crew members, and the public regarding field activities

Demonstrate a strong commitment to employee safety by encouraging safety and operational leadership in all fisheries operations. Employee is empowered to identify, report, manage, and correct safety hazards immediately

Qualification

BiologyData ManagementField Data CollectionComputer ProgramsStamina

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

You may be required to travel overnight away from home

You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

Must possess the ability to lift 40 lbs

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: (1) EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Experience in standardized procedures for sampling stream fish populations, collecting and organizing field data; ensuring adequate quality control of data collected; recording all data collected and providing findings to supervisor or a higher graded specialist, utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce store, retrieve and report data and other resource management activities; experience hiking and walking in mountain streams carrying heavy packs; research activity or control program work; nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment; work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice. You must include hours per week worked. (2) EDUCATION: Successful completion of at 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 courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled. The successful completion of a full course of study of at least 12 months in a school for clinical laboratory technicians may be substituted for the 1 year of specialized experience required at the GS-5 level for positions involving microbiology and biochemistry technician work. MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS. (3) Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts

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

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work

You may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001)

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

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.