National Park Service · 1 day ago
Seasonal Biological Science Technician
Patchogue, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician for the Fire Island National Seashore. The role involves making field observations, coordinating seasonal staff, and implementing natural resource management projects.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Make field observations of natural resource conditions
Lead or coordinate fellow seasonal staff, volunteers and youth work groups in carrying out stewardship and science activities
Implement established natural resource management projects using appropriate resource management equipment
Assist in natural resource data entry and preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines
Provides information, advice, assistance, and training to others involved in projects and research
Qualification
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 wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided
Government housing may be available
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
Ability to lift 50 lbs
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors)
Specialized experience is defined as experience collecting and organizing field data related to natural resource management; conducting natural resource management field and wildlife surveys to document and assess resource management issues; using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to compile and report data and other resource management information; collect, store, analyze and report on natural resource data
Successful completion of one year of graduate level education if directly related to the work of the position
Successful completion of a combination of GS-06 level specialized experience and graduate level education, which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirements
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
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
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)
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate
Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year
Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS)
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply
However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours
The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM
In support of Executive Order (EO) 14189 'Celebrating America's 250th Birthday' and EO 14314 'Making America Beautiful Again by Improving our National Parks' the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has approved an exception to the 1039 hour time limitation for this position
This approval extends the time limitation to 1560 hours for this temporary seasonal appointment
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations
The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required
Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis
The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field
Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals
Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Benefits
A uniform allowance will be provided.
Government housing may be available.
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.
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