Biological Science Technician (Logistics)
The National Park Service Sierra Nevada Network Inventory & Monitoring Program is seeking a biological science technician to support the planning, logistics, operations, and data management for a wide variety of biological and natural resource monitoring projects. Project Leads, monitoring protocols, and associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) provide detailed guidance on many aspects of the work, but the position is frequently required to use independent judgment to help support project goals and needs to possess a solid understanding of field operations in large wilderness or back country settings. The majority of work will take place in an office setting, though some work may occur in remote, back country locations with overnight camping and travel required. This position will be supervised by the network's program manager. Major Duties consist of:
Provides logistical support (e.g., arranging vehicles, campsites, and back country caches, and managing equipment and supplies) and solves logistical or operational problems within the scope of the incumbent's authority. Works in a team environment, interacting regularly with network staff, park staff, and cooperators to support program logistics, safety, and communication needs. Operates, tracks, and maintains field gear and sampling equipment (e.g., camping equipment, cameras, communication devises, etc.) and works with network staff to order replacement parts, new equipment, and additional supplies when necessary. Supports management of collected field data, including organizing digital files (both tabular and spatial), creating meta data, and documenting and cataloging photographs. Uses GIS tools to perform tasks related to geoprocessing and manipulation of spatial data to create field maps and document and archive data collected on multiple GPS units. Physical Demands:
The work is a mixture of sedentary/indoor tasks and field work in mountainous terrain. When indoors there will be some walking; standing, bending, carrying of moderately heavy items such as boxes, equipment, gear, etc. The employee may occasionally perform backcountry travel (including overnight camping) on trips ranging from 1-10 days in length that requires the incumbent carry a heavy backpack and hike over rough, uneven, rocky terrain or slippery surfaces at elevations from 500 ft to over 10,000 ft and in temperatures from 20F to over l00F. Work requires the operation of a motor vehicle on steep mountainous roads. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. To learn more about this position, please contact:
Sylvia Haultain, Program Manager, Sierra Nevada Network Inventory & Monitoring Program, sylvia_haultain@nps.gov or (559) 565-3788. All qualifications must be met by 11:
59 EST when the applicant cut-off is reached (which may be sooner than 12/20/2019). To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
planning and providing logistical and operational support for natural resource monitoring programs, leading field crews in remote back-country settings, knowledge of common sampling techniques used for biological resource sampling, experience using established protocols and standard scientific equipment to conduct long-term monitoring, and experience with database management activities including manipulating and organizing digital files, creating metadata, and using GIS tools to support natural resource monitoring planning, implementation, and data processing. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading towards a Master's Degree with a major study in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as wildlife management, biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:
If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the amount of qualifying education and convert it to a percentage of the full 1 year requirement. 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 hours per week worked and transcripts. Volunteer
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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies. No additional credit is given for overtime. In describing the nature of your duties (your experience), please be clear and concise. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. The Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards are available for review at:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. ICTAP/CTAP Statement:
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior ity 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides logistical support (e.g., arranging vehicles, campsites, and back country caches, and managing equipment and supplies) and solves logistical or operational problems within the scope of the incumbent's authority. Works in a team environment, interacting regularly with network staff, park staff, and cooperators to support program logistics, safety, and communication needs. Operates, tracks, and maintains field gear and sampling equipment (e.g., camping equipment, cameras, communication devises, etc.) and works with network staff to order replacement parts, new equipment, and additional supplies when necessary. Supports management of collected field data, including organizing digital files (both tabular and spatial), creating meta data, and documenting and cataloging photographs. Uses GIS tools to perform tasks related to geoprocessing and manipulation of spatial data to create field maps and document and archive data collected on multiple GPS units. Physical Demands:
The work is a mixture of sedentary/indoor tasks and field work in mountainous terrain. When indoors there will be some walking; standing, bending, carrying of moderately heavy items such as boxes, equipment, gear, etc. The employee may occasionally perform backcountry travel (including overnight camping) on trips ranging from 1-10 days in length that requires the incumbent carry a heavy backpack and hike over rough, uneven, rocky terrain or slippery surfaces at elevations from 500 ft to over 10,000 ft and in temperatures from 20F to over l00F. Work requires the operation of a motor vehicle on steep mountainous roads. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. To learn more about this position, please contact:
Sylvia Haultain, Program Manager, Sierra Nevada Network Inventory & Monitoring Program, sylvia_haultain@nps.gov or (559) 565-3788. All qualifications must be met by 11:
59 EST when the applicant cut-off is reached (which may be sooner than 12/20/2019). To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
planning and providing logistical and operational support for natural resource monitoring programs, leading field crews in remote back-country settings, knowledge of common sampling techniques used for biological resource sampling, experience using established protocols and standard scientific equipment to conduct long-term monitoring, and experience with database management activities including manipulating and organizing digital files, creating metadata, and using GIS tools to support natural resource monitoring planning, implementation, and data processing. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading towards a Master's Degree with a major study in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as wildlife management, biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:
If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the amount of qualifying education and convert it to a percentage of the full 1 year requirement. 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 hours per week worked and transcripts. Volunteer
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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies. No additional credit is given for overtime. In describing the nature of your duties (your experience), please be clear and concise. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. The Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards are available for review at:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. ICTAP/CTAP Statement:
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior ity 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.
- Department:
0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$18.13 to $18.13 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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