UNITED STATES ~ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ~ GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN VACANCY NO: CRS 16-07 POSITION: Biological Science Aid, GG-0404-03 DATE OPENED: 4/4/2016 SALARY: $12.33 DATE CLOSED: 4/10/2016
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: USGS Canyonlands Research Station, Moab, Utah The Canyonlands Research Station in Moab, Utah is recruiting for a seasonal biological science aid (GG-0404-03). This is a full-time position with the US Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center – Canyonlands Research Station starting in April 2016 through December 2016, Potential for work in 2017 contingent upon funding. Description of Duties: Incumbent participates in a research program focusing on the ecology and physiology of plants and biological soil crusts, soil ecology, biogeochemistry, physical soil science, plant-soil interactions, and invasive plants. Course work in botany, plant physiology, chemistry, and soil science is optimal. Incumbent will conduct field sampling of biological soil crusts, vegetation, and soils of the Colorado Plateau with accuracy and precision specialized techniques at pre-selected study sites under supervision of field crew leader and will prepare samples and perform laboratory analysis of crust, plant, and soil samples to determine specific chemical, physical, and/or biological characteristics under supervision of a project lead. There are few positions to be hired from this announcement. Open dates are 4/4/2016 through 4/10/2016. All applications must be received by 11:00 PM MST on 4/10/2016. 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 6-9 months. Temporary employees are covered by the Social Security Retirement System and annual and sick leave will be accrued except in intermittent status. 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. A pre- employment physical and current valid driver’s license required. QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-3 you need three (3) months of field party experience OR one (1) year of sub-professional experience OR six (6) months of college with courses related to the field of employment. Six months of college is equivalent to 15 semester 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: Please submit a resume or CV, unofficial transcript, and contact information for three professional references. Each document file name should be labeled with your last name and what it is (e.g., Jones resume, Jones cover letter). 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: [email protected] Canyonlands Research Station U.S. Geological Survey Moab, UT 84532 Tele: 435.719.2347 Fax: 435.719.2350 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
