Hi all:
The following Seasonal National Park Service Exotic Plant Management Team
(EPMT) will be posted on January 9 for 21 days. The position starts in
early June. Ideal candidates for this entry level conservation position
will have a bachelor's degree in ecology or a related discipline,
experience in plant identification, experience in field ecology and the
ability to work in arduous conditions.
Please see www.usajobs.opm.gov on Jan 9 to apply.
Thanks,
-Ron
Ron Dean
Biologist
Exotic Plant Management Team Leader
Center for Urban Ecology
4598 MacArthur Blvd., NW
Washington D.C. 20007
202.342.1443 x219
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
TERM APPOINTMENT TERM APPOINTMENT
The National Park Service is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for
this position will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and
qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital
status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap
conditions, or any other non-merit factors.
NOTE: UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT.
Vacancy Announcement Number: NPS-NCR-05-12
Opening Date: December 20, 2004
Closing Date: December 27, 2004
Position: Biological Science Technician
GS-404-5/6/7
Salary:
GS-5 ($27,597 - $35,881 per annum)
GS-6 ($30,762 - $39,996 per annum)
GS-7 ($34,184 - $44,439 per annum)
FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL: GS-7
LOCATION: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
NATURAL RESOURCES AND SCIENCE
WASHINGTON, DC
NOTE: MORE THAN ONE POSITION WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
NOTE: If filled at the GS-5 OR GS-6 level, position has promotion
potential to the GS-7 without further competition once all legal and
regulatory requirements are met; however promotion is neither automatic
nor guaranteed.
NOTE: AS A RESULT OF THE CURRENT MAIL SITUATION, APPLICATIONS TO OUR
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US, OTHERWISE, YOU MAY LOSE TIMELY CONSIDERATION.
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The area of consideration is ALL SOURCES. Applications will be accepted
from Career/Career Conditional Federal employees, reinstatement eligibles,
those eligible under special appointing authorities, i.e. handicapped, VRA,
disabled veterans, etc. and non-status applicants i.e. applicant from
outside the Federal Service and without any special eligibility.
NOTE: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by
the Agency. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated
with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the
selected employee.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: New employees of the Department of the Interior
must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of net pay within
30 days of entrance on duty.
PAY, BENEFITS, AND WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a term appointment not-to-exceed one (1) year, however, appointment
may be extended depending upon work projects and funding availability.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION PLEASE CONTACT:
Jeanette Organ
202-619-7234
JOB INFORMATION HOTLINE
202-619-7256
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
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WASHINGTON, DC 20242
ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
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MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent serves as a team member on the Exotic Plan
Management Team and performs duties as assigned by the Team Liaison or Team
Leader. Supports park personnel with weed identification, inventory and
monitoring methods, and chemical and non-chemical control methods.
Supports the Team on the identification, treatment, and removal of exotic
plant species as identified and prioritized by the parks. Supports and
advocates for the safety of the team and park employees as well as ensuring
that all members follow established program protocols. Supports the
training, storage, and safe operation and use of respirators, chain saws,
personal protective equipment and other equipment as required. Supports
on-the-job training for team and park personnel in the areas of inventory
and monitoring and operational control of exotic plants. Supports site
restoration work including seedbed preparation, planting and initial
maintenance.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: For the GS-5 level, applicant must have
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level or
successful completion of a full 4-year course of study above high school
leading to a bachelorâs degree with major study or at least 24 semester
hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as
biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany,
physics, agriculture, or mathematics. For the GS-6 and GS-7 level:
applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at
least the next lower grade level or one full year of graduate education.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the
particular knowledge skills, and abilities (KSAâs) to perform successfully
the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work
of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized
experience include: research activity or control program work; nursery work
that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled
environment.
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applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for
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claimed qualifications, education, veterans preference, status (SF-50),
and/or verification of eligibility for non-competitive appointment.
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completed. Nonsubmission will result in your application being rated
ineligible.
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Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, a Certificate of Expected
Separation (CES), or notice of proposed separation for declining a direct
reassignment or transfer of function outside of the local commuting area,
you may be entitled to special selection priority under the Career
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you must:
1. Be a current career or career-conditional (tenure group I or II)
competitive service employee who has received a RIF separation notice, a
Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), or notice of proposed separation
for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside of
the local commuting area, AND you are still on the rolls of the agency. You
MUST submit a copy of the RIF notice, CES, or notice of proposed separation
with your application.
2. Be applying for a position that is at or below the grade level of the
position from which you are being separated. The position must not have a
greater promotion potential than the position from which you are being
separated.
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successful or equivalent. This MUST be submitted with your application
package.
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the position for which you are requesting selection priority.
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THE INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP)
If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive
special selection priority under the Interagency Career Transition
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1. Be a displaced Federal employee. You MUST submit with your application a
copy of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF separation notice, a
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removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to
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competitive service employees who:
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has been terminated, and whose former agency certifies that it is unable to
place; or
3) Retired with a disability and whose disability annuity has been, or is
being, terminated; or
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lieu of RIF," or retired under the discontinued service retirement option;
or
5) Received a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed
reassignment or a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another
commuting area.
OR
b. Former Military Reserve or National Guard Technicians who are receiving
a special OPM disability retirement annuity under section §8337(h) or §
8456 of title 5 United States Code.
2. Applying for a position at or below the grade level of the position from
which you have been separated. The position must not have a greater
promotion potential than the position from which you were separated.
3. Have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully
successful or the equivalent. You MUST submit a copy of this performance
rating with your application package. (This requirement does not apply to
candidates who are eligible due to compensable injury or disability
retirement.)
4. Occupy or be displaced from a position in the same local commuting area
of the position for which you are requesting selection priority.
5. Be rated well qualified for the position. To be rated "well qualified,"
ICTAP applicants must attain an eligibility rating as indicated in the
"Basis of Rating" section of this announcement, not including points for
veteran's preference.
Well Qualified (CTAP/ICTAP). For CTAP and ICTAP, well-qualified means that
the applicant meets the qualification standard and eligibility requirements
for the position, meets minimum educational and experience requirements,
meets all selective factors where applicable, and is able to satisfactorily
perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the
armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous
active service may apply. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR DD-214 OR OTHER
PROOF OF PREFERENCE WHEN YOU APPLY UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Special Appointment Authority. Individuals who are eligible for
consideration under a special hiring authority (e.g., 30% compensable
veterans, VRA eligibles, severely handicapped individuals, former Peace
Corps and VISTA Volunteers, etc.) will be accepted and considered
non-competitively for this vacancy. Special hiring authority eligibles must
indicate on their application if they are applying under a special program
and submit proof of eligibility with their application. The VRA hiring
authority is limited to positions at the GS-11 level and below. Applicants
who wish to be considered under an appropriate special hiring authority as
well as under the competitive examining process must submit two complete
applications. When only one application is received from a special hiring
authority eligible, it will be considered under the appropriate special
hiring authority only.
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You must clearly identify your claim for veterans' preference on your
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prior to 1976 and served at least six months on active duty. Those who
served after 1980 and 1982 must have served at least two years on active
duty.
A 5-point preference is also granted to veterans who served on active duty
during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992. The law
grants preference to anyone who is otherwise eligible and who served on
active duty during this period regardless of where the person served or for
how long. "Otherwise eligible" means that the person must have been
released from the service under honorable conditions and must have served a
minimum of two years on active duty, or if a Reservist, must have served
the full period for which called to active duty.
If you are claiming a 5-point veteran preference please provide a DD-214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of
entitlement. Tentative preference will be granted in the absence of the
paperwork.
10-POINT PREFERENCE. You may be entitled to a 10-point veteran preference
if you are a disabled veteran; you have received the Purple Heart; you are
the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or, you are the widow,
widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. If you are claiming 10-point
veteran preference, you will need to submit an SF-15, Application for
10-point Veteran Preference, plus the proof required by that form.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Narrative Statement: Candidates should submit a narrative statement on a
separate page(s) with specific responses to the knowledge, skills, and
abilities (KSAs) in this announcement. Failure to submit your narrative
response to the KSAs for this job may negatively affect your eligibility
and/or rating for this position.
1. Ability to identify native and exotic plant species and understand
the relationships between life histories and the application of management
control strategies.
2. Ability to apply exotic plant inventory and monitoring methods,
collect data, and use computers to document project activities and
treatment results.
3. Knowledge of the proper use, application, storage, and disposal of
pesticides used to control exotic plan species.
4. Ability to safely operate, maintain, and properly store assigned
vehicles, equipment, power tools, and supplies.
5. Ability to make effective oral presentations.
6. Skill in written communication to ensure that pertinent information
is shared and easily understood by team members and the public.
When using internet and USAJOBS touchscreen, it is the applicant's
responsibility to follow the application guidelines (listed under
instructions) in order to receive consideration for this vacancy.
U.S. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
MERIT PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be mailed to the address indicated on the first
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In addition to any forms or information required on page 1 or 2
of the announcement, submit one of the following:
--OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or
--SF-171, Application for Federal Employment; or
--Resume or written application that contains information specified
in
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(1) JOB INFORMATION - announcement number, and title and grade
of the job for which you are applying;
(2) PERSONAL INFORMATION - Full name, mailing address (with ZIP
Code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code);
social security number; country of citizenship; veterans preference;
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your career or career-conditional status); and highest Federal
civilian Grade held. (Also give job series and dates held.)
(3) EDUCATION - High school name, city, state, (zip code if
known) and date of diploma or GED; name and city and state
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or quarter hours);
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paid and nonpaid work experience related to the job for which
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(a) job title (include series and grade if Federal job); (b)
duties and accomplishments; (c) employer's name and
address;
(d) supervisor's name and phone number; (e) starting and
ending dates (month and year); (f) hours per week; (g) salary.
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
(5) OTHER QUALIFICATIONS - Job related training courses (title
and year); job related skills (for example; other languages,
computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed); job
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example, publications, memberships in professional or
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and performance awards) give dates but do not send documents
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education, training, awards, and self-development as related to the
KSA's. While not mandatory, failure to submit responses to the KSA
factors may affect the rating you receive.
(Wage Grade/Wage Board only). In order to receive full
consideration, it is essential that you submit the required
supplemental experience statement specifically addressing each of the
knowledges, skills, abilities, and other characteristics required for
satisfactory performance in this position. Your qualifications for
this position will be determined primarily by your responses.
Failure to provide the specific information may result in an
applicant receiving a lower rating in the evaluation process.
If claiming veterans' preference, submit copy of DD 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Current
Federal employees must subject copy of most recent supervisory
performance appraisal.
Copy of College Transcript or OPM Form 1170-17 (List of College
Courses) if qualifying based on education.
Status candidates must submit proof of status (SF-50 showing
current
grade & tenure and an SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever
held, if different).
Applicants applying under special appointments (severely disabled,
certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and volunteers from
Peace
Corps or Vista) must submit documentation, and indicate the type
of
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DI-1935, Department of the Interior Application Background Survey.
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You must be a United States citizen, unless otherwise stated.
You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Qualification
Standards. These standards are available in any Federal personnel
office for review.
Applicants must meet qualifications and time-in-grade requirements
as of the closing date of the announcement in order to be
considered.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after
December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the
Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so
under Selective Service law.
Applications must be postmarked on or before the closing date and
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being
appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and
to
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questions
truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your
application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you
after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or
imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).
The selectee may be required to file one or more financial
statements and/or a procurement integrity certification of compliance
upon reporting and annually, some of which may be subject to
public
disclosure. National Park Service employees are subject to
prohibitions
against owning financial interests which conflict or appear to
conflict with efficient and impartial performance of duty.
If you are selected for a supervisory or managerial position, you
must serve a probationary period. Failure to complete the
probationary period successfully can result in return to your
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the one which you left to accept the supervisory or managerial
position.
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