[ES_JOBS_NET] Job: Biological Science Technician - Moab, UT or Flagstaff AZ

[Daniel Winkler]

 *Biological Science Technician - GG-0404-04/05*US Geological Survey -
Southwestern Biological Science Center - Flagstaff, AZ
$14.30 - $16.00 an hour - Full-time, Temporary

Announcement number: SBSC-2018-009

Number of positions: Up to 3.

Work schedule: full-time

This announcement closes at 5 p.m. PT on Friday, May 25.

The Southwest Biological Science Center’s Terrestrial Dryland Ecology Group
is seeking a biological science technician. This position will collect data
in grassland and shrubland ecosystems across the Colorado Plateau,
including measurements regarding soil conditions, plant traits, and
community composition. Technicians on this project may be based in
Flagstaff, AZ, or Moab, UT.

*Duties:*

   - Collects biological, botanic, genetic, and soil data and/or samples
   from field locations in grassland and shrubland plant communities across
   the Colorado Plateau.
   - Performs laboratory analyses to determine specified chemical,
   biological, genetic, or physical characteristics.
   - Operates a government motor vehicle as an incidental driver.
   - Work may be physically challenging and includes walking, bending,
   climbing, and lifting of equipment up to 50lbs while in the field,
   sometimes during adverse conditions. Office work (e.g., data entry)
   requires the ability to sit for prolonged periods.
   - Operates a motor vehicle as an incidental driver.

*Desired skills:*

   - Practical knowledge of the technical methods and procedures of
   biological sciences to organize and execute a variety of projects.
   - Knowledge of routine field data collection procedures in order to
   collect biological data.
   - Skill in the operation, maintenance, and servicing of a variety of
   biological recording and measuring instruments.
   - Knowledge of procedures and techniques utilized in biological and/or
   genetic laboratories for measuring the physical, chemical, and/or genetic
   parameters of organisms.
   - Must be able to travel and spend up to two weeks at a time in remote
   field locations that may not have facilities.
   - Experience using dichotomous keys to assist plant identification and
   knowledge of common plant species across the Colorado Plateau.

The grade for this position is either GG-4 or GG-5, depending on the
successful applicant's qualifications.

To qualify for GG-4, you must have: 1 year of college work related to the
field of employment, OR 6 months of field survey party experience OR 2
years of sub-professional experience.

To qualify for GG-5, you must have 3 years of college study plus 3 months
lab or field experience OR 9 months of field survey party experience OR 3
years of sub-professional 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.

*About this Position*

   - THIS IS A TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION for which all qualified
   applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered.
   Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the
   Federal service. Appointment will only be for the duration of the position,
   in this case, 1,039 hours/180 days or less.
   - Positions may offer rehire eligibility for subsequent appointments,
   provided the employee has not exceeded 1,039 hours or 180 days of work
   (whichever comes first) in a 12-month period and has achieved acceptable
   level of performance.
   - Temporary employees are covered by the Social Security Retirement
   system; annual and sick leave will be accrued.

*Education*

If you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you must provide
all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc) or list of course
work, including semester hours and grades earned, by the closing date of
this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
This proof may be faxed, emailed or hand delivered to the point of contact
listed in the "How to Apply" section.

Please ensure that all documentation is legible. If you are currently
employed by the Federal government in the same occupational series, you are
not required to submit transcripts at this time.

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the US may be used
to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation
that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited
educational institution in the US. For more information on how foreign
education is evaluated, see: http://www. usgs.gov/ohr/
oars/quals/foreign.html

*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.

*Requirements*

A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued
employment is subject to the applicant's successful completion of a
background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to
meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

The selectee will be required to provide proof of valid driver's licence
and three-year driving history.

A pre-employment physical will be required at government expense.

*Benefits*

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 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. Visit http://www.usgs.gov/huma
ncapital/pb/index.htrnl for more information.

*How to Apply*

Carefully read all instructions. Applicants are responsible to ensure the
application is complete. The personnel office will not solicit additional
information from applicants or official records, but will consider
individuals based on applications as submitted. Applications must be
received by closing date of the announcement. If you are e-mailing
applications, supporting materials such as transcripts not available
electronically, can be faxed separately or mailed under separate cover but
must arrive by 5 p.m. of the first work day following announcement closing
date, and must include announcement number of the job for which you are
applying.

You can apply through this site by clicking the "view or apply to job"
button at the bottom of this page (https://tinyurl.com/y9m26n4y), or by
mailing your application materials to Southwest Biological Science Center,
ATTN: Rob Massatti, 2255 N Gemini Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with
disabilities.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is defined as information which
can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, such as 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 your application
material.

*Required Documents*

If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your
DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by closing
date of this announcement. 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 DD-214, you must submit
documentation that supports your claim (e.g., official statement from the
Department of Veterans Affairs or a branch of the Armed Forces certifying
existence of a service-connected disability; or receipt of Purple Heart).
If you fail to submit the required documentation, you will not be granted
veterans preference. See additional information on veterans' preference in
the Vet Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/indes.aspx

The following must be included in your application form:

*Job Information:*

Announcement number, title, grade(s) of the job for which you are applying.

*Personal Information:*

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

*Education:*

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

   - Job Title (include series and grade if Federal)
   - Duties and Accomplishments

*Employers name and address:*

   - Supervisors name and phone number
   - Starting and ending dates with Month and Year (Example: Feb 2001 thru
   Jan 2002)
   - Hours worked per week (e.g., 40 hr/wk, 20 hr/wk, etc.)
   - Salary
   - Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor

*Other Qualifications:*

   - Job-related training courses (title, length, date taken)
   - Job-related skills (IE., other languages, computer software/hardware,
   tools, machinery, typing speed, first aid, etc)
   - Job related certificates and licenses (current only)
   - Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (IE,
   publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership
   activities, public speaking, and performance awards). Give details but do
   not send documents unless requested.

APPLICATIONS, WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE
CLOSING DATE AND TIME SHOWN ON THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED.

*Other Information*

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

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) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or
mineral wealth oflands 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.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: $14.30 to $16.00 /hour

TO APPLY: https://tinyurl.com/y9m26n4y

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Daniel E. Winkler, Ph.D.
Research Ecologist
USGS Southwest Biological Science Center
2290 S West Resource Boulevard
Moab, UT 84532
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