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KEY REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens., 2. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation., 3. Selectee must provide copy of valid driver’s license and safe driving record. 4. Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam., 5. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

For GG-2:

Be at least 16 years of age or will be by the anticipated entrance-on-duty date.

For GG-3:

Experience or education beyond high school as described below is required:

3 months field party experience OR 1 year sub-professional experience OR 6 months college study (equivalent 15 semester hours) related to biology, physical science, engineering, or math.

For GG-4:

Experience or education beyond high school as described below is required:

6 months field party experience OR 2 years sub-professional experience OR 1 year college study (equivalent 30 semester hours) related to biology, physical science, engineering, or math.

For GG-5:

Experience or education beyond high school as described below is required:

9 months field party experience OR 3 years sub-professional experience OR 3 years college study (equivalent 90 semester/135 quarter hours) related to biology, physical science, engineering, or math plus 3 months lab or field work experience. Satisfactory completion of a field course in biology may be substituted for the 3 months of field and/or laboratory experience.

For GG-6:

Experience or education beyond high school as described below is required:

1 year, 9 months field party experience OR 4 years sub-professional experience OR 4 years college study (equivalent 120 semester hours) related to biology, physical science, engineering, or math: or completion of a full four or five-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of biological science. At least 24 semester hours must include coursework in the biological sciences. Plus 3 months lab or field work experience.

DEFINITIONS OF EXPERIENCE:

FIELD SURVEY PARTY — Experience with a field survey party includes activity associated with making and recording geologic, hydrologic, biologic, or topographic field observations; collecting geologic, biological, or water samples for laboratory analysis; applying accepted data collection techniques and methods in the performance of field work in support of scientific investigations; and using a variety of surveying instruments and electronic or mechanical instrumentation in the making and recording of field measurements and observations designed to collect data for physical/ biological science investigations. Only time actually spent in the field can be credited when qualifying individuals under the field party experience option.

SUB-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE — Sub-professional experience is defined as technical work performed in support of field or laboratory investigations relating to the biological sciences, physical sciences, or closely related disciplines which provided basic knowledge or skills in gathering, recording, and assembling scientific or engineering data; using scientific instruments to measure angles, degrees, weights, strengths, intensities, etc.; setting up and operating test apparatus, and manipulating quantitative data. Experience may include assisting professional employees with such duties as calibrating and operating measuring instruments mixing solutions, making chemical analyses, setting up and operating test apparatus, and compiling and processing scientific data. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as experience when the work was performed in close association with physical or biological scientists or other technical personnel and provided a good working knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, and techniques.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE — Professional work experience in the physical and biological sciences may be credited in lieu of or in conjunction with sub-professional experience as defined above.

BASIS OF EVALUATION: Applicants will not be rated or ranked. All applicants that meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements of the position will be referred to the selecting official in preference eligible order. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

NOTE: Applicants will receive a basic eligible or ineligible rating based upon the qualification requirements. First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants entitled to 10-point veterans preference who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. All other qualified applicants entitled to veteran’s preference will be given preference over qualified applicants not entitled to veteran’s preference.

OTHER INFORMATION:

The U.S. Geological Survey has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework with approval by supervisor.
For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/pb/telework.html.
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Biological Science Technician/Aid

Job Code Number

8217901

Job Description

This is a temporary excepted service position not-to-exceed 12months but may be extended up to a maximum of 2 years without further competition. Employment may not exceed 180 working days in a service year [1 hour worked = 1 day]. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Temporary appointees expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan. Individuals eligible under this rule receive the full government contribution to their premiums regardless of work schedule and will also be eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Temporary appointees are not covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System and are ineligible for Federal life, dental, or vision insurance.

DUTIES:

Performs technical work in in support of researchers engaged in fish movement and population dynamics studies in the Great Lakes (species include sea lamprey, lake trout, walleye). Responsible for A) deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of acoustic telemetry, acoustic cameras, and water quality sampling equipment in lakes, rivers, and streams; B) capture of live fish using traps, nets, and electrofishing equipment; C) transport, hold, mark, and release live fish; D) set up and conduct lab experiments to better understand sea lamprey ecology; (E) use personal computers to collect, transfer, and archive data from electronic devices (e.g., telemetry receivers, water quality sondes, GPS units); F) provide surface support for SCUBA divers; and G) accurately and precisely record data under adverse weather conditions without direct supervision. Familiarity with 4WD vehicles is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally performed outdoors on boats or in remote stream environments, and involves moderate to extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, snow, cold/hot weather, and waves. This position will sometimes require night and weekend work and extended periods of travel (up to ten days). Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets and waders. Applicant must have correctable vision and hearing and be able to lift at least 40 pounds. This position is subject to overtime work.

Additional Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

For GG-2:

Be at least 16 years of age or will be by the anticipated entrance-on-duty date.

For GG-3:

Experience or education beyond high school as described below is required:

3 months field party experience OR 1 year sub-professional experience OR 6 months college study (equivalent 15 semester hours) related to biology, physical science, engineering, or math.

For GG-4:

Experience or education beyond high school as described below is required:

6 months field party experience OR 2 years sub-professional experience OR 1 year college study (equivalent 30 semester hours) related to biology, physical science, engineering, or math.

For GG-5:

Experience or education beyond high school as described below is required:

For GG-6:

Experience or education beyond high school as described below is required:

DEFINITIONS OF EXPERIENCE:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE — Professional work experience in the physical and biological sciences may be credited in lieu of or in conjunction with sub-professional experience as defined above.

OTHER INFORMATION:

The U.S. Geological Survey has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework with approval by supervisor.
For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/pb/telework.html.
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

If you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required Documents" and/or "Contact Information"). Please ensure that all documentation is legible.

If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.

If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans’ preference and that your character of military service is honorable.

If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders.

Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans’ preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications for this vacancy must be received BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. Carefully read all information and instructions. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is completed. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants or from official personnel records, but will consider individuals based on their applications as submitted. Applications must be received by the closing date on the announcement to be considered. If you are e-mailing applications, supporting materials such as transcripts not available electronically, can be faxed separately or mailed under separate cover by the closing date of the announcement.

* PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION is defined as information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as their name, social security number, biometric records, etc. alone, or when combined with other personal or identifying information which is linked or linkable to a specific individual, such as date and place of birth, mother’s maiden name, etc. Please ensure that you have removed all Personally Identifiable Information from all documents prior to submitting or uploading your application material.

APPLY TO: U.S. Geological Survey

Hammond Bay Biological Station

11188 Ray Rd.

Millersburg, MI 49759

Attention: Tiffiny Yarch

OR e-mail to tyarch@usgs.gov

The following must be included in your application form:

JOB INFORMATION:

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Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email, day and evening phone numbers (with area code)
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Veterans preference (with supporting documentation, DD-214)
Highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held)

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High school (name, address, including zip code if known)
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o Type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours)

Send a copy of your college transcripts or list of college courses completed. Specify title of course, semester or quarter hours earned for each course, date completed, grade earned.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Give the following information on your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions)

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U.S. Geological Survey - Hammond Bay Biological Station View Profile

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Millersburg, Michigan 49759

Job Code Number

8217901

Positions Available

Expiration Date

1/26/2021

O*NET Code

19-4021.00

O*NET Occupation

Biological Technicians

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