Biological Science Technician

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service..

About the Position: Serves as a team member on the Pallid Sturgeon Habitat Assessment and Monitoring Program/Pallid Sturgeon Population Assessment Program. Performs environmental monitoring activities on the Missouri River for fish, zooplankton, macro invertebrates, water quality, etc

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Duties

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• Performs environmental monitoring activities such as water quality monitoring, zooplankton sampling, macro invertebrates sampling, etc.
• Serves as a crew member on a team performing field tests and surveys involving the collection of water quality and lake sediment data from a boat and bridge crossings at standardized sample locations and occasionally on the Missouri River.
• The position requires travel to remote boat ramps along the Kanas City District Lakes Work days are usually long and overnight stays are often required. Working conditions can be difficult due to weather events and exposure to heat and sun.
• Serves as a crew member on a team performing field tests and surveys involving the collection of fisheries and water quality data from a boat on the Kansas City District Lakes and rivers.
• Assists with laboratory duties including preparing for planned water quality field work, using lab equipment, assisting with boat maintenance, and maintaining clean and safe conditions at the lab.
• Assists with preparation of reports on status of assessment field tests and justifications for changes in operating procedures.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 75% for official duties/training.
• Term employment is subject to a trial period.
• Term employment NTE 18 months. Employment will not be extended.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S.
  states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Applicants must have successful completion of 2 years of study that include at least 12 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, limnology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.

At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to the position to be filled.

Specialized experience related to this position at the GS4 level or higher may be substituted for the education requirements.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Enhanced Annual leave and credit for Non-Federal Service is not authorized.
• Advanced In-Hire Rate is notauthorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment/Retention Incentive is not authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is not authorized
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
• All selections under an announcement / flyer must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.

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.

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