UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN
VACANCY NO: JPH 10-07
POSITION: Biological Science Technician,
GG-0404-04
DATE OPENED: 11/8/10
SALARY:
$13.41
DATE CLOSED:11/12/10
11/19/10
11/26/10
12/10/10
TYPE OF APPT: Temporary, Not-to-exceed 180 working
days
TOUR OF DUTY: Full-Time, with possible periods of part-time and
intermittent work
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens
LOCATION: Biological Resources Discipline, Moab, Utah
There are up to four (4) positions to be hired from this
announcement. Open dates are 11/8/10 through 12/10/10. This
announcement will be open until all positions are filled, or closed
on 12/10/10. On each of the above dates the announcement will be
closed and applications received as of that date will be
evaluated. If the positions are filled prior to 12/10/10, the
announcement will be closed as of the closure date listed. All
applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the dates listed.
THESE ARE TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICES POSITIONS for which all
qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and
be considered. Appointment to these positions, however, will not
convey permanent status in the Federal service. Appointment will only
be for the duration of the position, normally 3-6 months. Temporary
employees are covered by the Social Security Retirement System and
annual and sick leave will be accrued except in intermittent status.
Employees are ineligible for health and life insurance coverage.
DUTIES: Performs the following and similar kinds of routine tasks
gathering field data supporting projects focused on the effects of
climate change and disturbance on desert ecosystems: Performs
technical work in the field or lab in support of research on
biological soil crusts in southeastern Utah and the desert southwest.
Collects soil samples and/or performs lab analysis of biological
samples. Assists with data entry. Must have valid driver's license to
operate gov't vehicle. Transcripts supporting college course work
must be submitted with application. Job number must also be included
with application.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Knowledge of processes, methods &
procedures of biological science; knowledge of routine field data
collection procedures; skill in operation, maintenance, and servicing
of biological recording and measuring instruments; knowledge of
procedures utilized in a biological lab. Work is physically demanding
and may involve moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to discomforts
of rain, cold/hot weather, etc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position may require camping in remote
locations. The work may involve long hours spent standing, bending,
walking, and a great amount of physical exertion. The incumbent may
be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the
performance of assigned duties as well as carry heavy packs into the
backcountry. Work hours will vary during the employment term
depending on weather and field conditions, but will often involve
four ten-hour work days per week.
QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-4 you need six (6) months of
field party experience OR two (2) years of sub-professional
experience OR one (1) year of college with courses related to the
field of employment. One year of college is equivalent to 30 semester
hours or 45 quarter hours. Sub-professional experience consists of
working as a technician or aid in a laboratory or similar environment.
BASIS OF EVALUATION: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of
education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience).
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements
by the closing date of this announcement.
First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants
entitled to 10 point veteran's 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.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS: Under regulations in
the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this
position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in
the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be
required at the time of appointment.
As a condition of employment, all new employees reporting for duty
with the Department of the Interior will be paid through direct
deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to
complete a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being
appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and
to authorize a background investigation. Failure to answer all
questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on
the application may be grounds for not hiring the applicant, or for
firing the applicant after he/she begins work. Also, he/she may be
punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).
Prior to or at the time of appointment, male applicants born after
December 31, 1959, will have to certify that they have registered
with the Selective Service System in order to be appointed to a
position with the United States Geological Survey, unless legally
qualified for an exception.
Employees of the U.S. Geological Survey are subject to the provisions
of Title 43, U.S. Code, Section 31 (a) and may not according to this
legislation and related regulation: (a) have any personal or private
interest, direct or indirect, in lands or mineral wealth of such
lands or a region under survey and whose title is in the U.S.; (b)
execute surveys or examination for private parties or corporations;
or (c) have personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in any
private mining or mineral enterprise doing business in the U.S.
except where specifically authorized by the Director of the U.S.
Geological Survey.
HOW TO APPLY: Carefully read all information and instructions. It is
the responsibility of the applicant to insure the application is
complete. 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 in the Canyonlands Research
Station office by the closing date on the announcement in order to be
considered. An OF-612 may be obtained through the Utah Division of
Workforce Services or by contacting the U.S. Geological Survey,
Biological Resources Discipline at (435) 719-2331.
Submit one of the following forms of application:
A. Resume OR
B. Form OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment OR
C. Other written format
Also submit:
College transcript or list of college courses, specifying title of
course work, completion date, semester or quarter hours earned by
course title, and grade earned.
To claim 5 point Veterans Preference, a DD-214 showing character of
discharge is required. If claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference, a
SF-15 with proof of claim is required.
Apply to:
Kymm Herring
U.S. Geological Survey
Southwest Biological Science Center
Canyonlands Research Station
Moab, UT 84532
Tele: 435.719.2347
Fax: 435.719.2350
Email: [email protected]
It is against the law to submit applications for employment using
government franked envelopes or mail services (18 USC 1719). All such
applications will not be considered.
Whichever form of application you choose, the following must be included:
JOB INFORMATION:
- Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you
are applying
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day and evening
phone numbers (with area code)
- Social Security Number
- Country of Citizenship
- Veteran's Preference
- Highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held)
EDUCATION:
- High school (name and address, including zip code if known)
- Colleges and Universities (name and addresses, including zip codes 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 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, and grade earned.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Give the following information on your paid and nonpaid work
experience related to the job for which you are applying (do not send
job descriptions)
- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (month, day and year)
- Hours per week
- Salary
- Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:- Job-related training courses (title, length,
and date taken)
- Job-related skills (i.e., other language, computer software;
hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only)
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (i.e.,
publications, memberships in professional or honor
societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance
awards). Give details but do not send documents
unless requested
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CANYONLANDS RESEARCH STATION
OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED.
THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
