Biological Science Technician - Aquatic Wildlife

All qualifications must be met by 11:59 PM (EST) when the applicant limit is reached which may be sooner than the closing date of this announcement-12/23/2024-. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. SELECTIVE FACTORS (Candidates who do not meet ALL requirements by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for these positions): This position performs work identifying aquatic species, and accurately identifying reptile, amphibian, and/or fish species using keys or field guides in order to survey for or eradicate them is required. Experience must be reflected in resume or application materials, or you will no longer be considered for this position. This position performs work with the ability to backpack and camp and possessing the physical ability to engage in extended backpacking/camping for at least 4 consecutive days carrying up to 40 pounds of gear in mountainous terrain and traveling up to 10 miles per day is required. Experience must be reflected in resume or application materials, or you will no longer be considered for this position. This position performs work with the ability to swim, and strong swimming ability and comfort wading and swimming in lakes and swift moving rivers is required. Experience must be reflected in resume or application materials, or you will no longer be considered for this position. -AND- To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. This experience includes activities such as: prior specific work experience in aquatic wildlife or fisheries science, presenting scientific information to peers and public; eradicating nonnative aquatic species or monitoring turtle species; setting and cleaning fish from gill nets or setting and checking turtle traps using a float tube or boat; electrofishing; conducting field work in remote wilderness doing wildlife restoration, research, or management; conducting amphibian, reptile, and/or fish surveys; using GPS technology to navigate and collect aquatic species data; following instructions and standardized procedures when gathering aquatic species data; and assisting in photo documentation of aquatic species sites. Must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one (1) full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate level education leading towards a master's degree with a major study in any combination of scientific or technical courses directly related to this position such as wildlife management, ecology, herpetology, ichthyology, and/or fisheries courses. Must submit transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Must include transcripts and hours worked per week. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in Federal Service. Specialized experience includes prior specific work experience in aquatic wildlife or fisheries science in a leadership/crew lead role, presenting scientific information to peers and public; overseeing nonnative aquatic species (e.g., fish and bullfrogs) eradication crews; instructing others in the setting and cleaning fish from gill nets or site selection and trap placement of turtle traps for monitoring. Instructing others in the proper use of float tubes/boats; and training others in proper electrofishing techniques; oversee and conduct field work in remote wilderness locations doing aquatic wildlife restoration, research, or management; independently conduct or direct amphibian, reptile, and/or fish surveys; set up and train others in the use of GPS and tablet data collection technology to navigate and collect aquatic species data; develop, disseminate maps, wilderness travel plans, instructions, protocols, and standardized procedures to field crew when gathering aquatic species data; and assisting in quality assurance and quality checking of aquatic species data collected and uploaded to electronic databases. Hours per week worked must be included in your resume. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one (1) full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate level education leading towards a master's degree with a major study in any combination of scientific or technical courses directly related to this position such as wildlife management, ecology, herpetology, ichthyology, and/or fisheries courses. Must submit transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. Must include transcripts and hours worked per week. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: 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. 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.