UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
STUDENT TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN
VACANCY NUMBER: SBSC 13-077
OPEN DATE: 5/31/13
SALARY: $13.41 PER HOUR
CLOSE DATE: 6/7/13
POSITION: Biological Science Technician
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary, NTE 180 working days
TOUR OF DUTY: Full - Time
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens
LOCATION: Flagstaff, AZ
There are 1 position(s) to be hired from this announcement. Open
dates are 5/31/13 through 6/7/13 . This announcement will be open
until filled, or closed on 6/7/13 and applications received as of that
date will be evaluated. All applications must be received by 5:00 PM AZ
Standard time of the closing date.
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:
Incumbent performs technical work in a laboratory or field environment in
support of professional
or technical employees engaged in data collection activities or analysis
of biological data collection
activities or analysis of biological samples. Performs one or more of the
following duties:
• Radiotracks, captures, marks, and measures turtles and tortoises
• Assists with field X-radiography of turtles and tortoises
• Collects biological or wildlife data from study files or field
sites.
• Performs laboratory analysis of biological data to determine
biological or physical characteristics.
• Operates a government motor vehicle as an incidental driver.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and
lifting of equipment up to 100 pounds when in the field, sometimes during
adverse conditions. Field conditions may include working in hot, dry,
mountainous desert terrain and occasionally cold desert streams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for a GG-0404-04 you must have at least 6 months field survey
party experience or 2 years sub-professional experience, or 1 year of
college work related to the field of employment.
ELIGIBILITY:
Current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year
colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges);
professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree
programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a
qualifying degree or certificate.
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 Colorado Plateau Research Station
office by the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered.
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
1. Resume
2. If using education to qualify – Transcripts supporting college
course work must be submitted with your application and must specify the
title of course work, completion date, semester or quarter hours earned by
course title, and grade earned.
3. If claiming 5-point veteran’s preference, a DD-214 showing
character of discharge is required.
4. If claiming 10-pint veteran’s preference, a SF-15 with proof of
claim is required.
APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Job Information
a. Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you
are applying.
2. Personal Information
a. Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone
numbers (with area code)
b. Country of Citizenship
c. Veteran’s Preference
d. Highest Federal civilian job held. Give job series, grade, and
dates held)
3. Education
a. High School (name, address)
b. Colleges and Universities (names and addresses)
c. Majors
d. Type and year of any degrees received. If no degree, show total
credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours.
4. Work Experience (paid and non-paid) related to the job for which
you are applying.
a. Job Title (give series and grade if Federal)
b. Duties and accomplishments
c. Employer’s name and address
d. Supervisor’s name and phone number
e. Starting and ending dates (Month, day, and year).
f. Hours per week
g. Salary
h. Indicate if current supervisor may be contacted.
5. Other Qualifications
a. Job-related training courses (title, length, and date taken)
b. Job-related skills (i.e., other language, computer software;
hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
c. Job-related certificates and licenses (current only)
6. 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.
SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO (Email is preferred):
Jeff Lovich, Ph.D.
USGS, Southwest Biological Science Center
Colorado Plateau Research Station
2255 N. Gemini Drive, Building 4
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1600
Email: [email protected]
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED 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
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.
