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Cuyahoga Valley National Park is recruiting for at least one Biological Science Technician to lead invasive plant efforts. Work is anticipated to begin in mid May. Additional positions may be filled through this recruitment for 120 days after the closing date if needed due to receipt of additional funding, increased workload, etc.
Learn more about this agency03/22/2017 to 03/29/2017
$20.28 - $20.28 per hour
GS 07
Few vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Temporary NTE 1039 Hours
Full-time - Full Time
07
No
MWE-17-OC-CUVA-085
466260300
The biological technician selected for this position will perform some or all of the following duties under the supervision of the park's Plant Ecologist: (1) lead staff and volunteers in management of exotic plants using manual, mechanical and/or chemical methods; (2) maintain and care for tools, equipment and supplies; (3) keep records of herbicide use and field work; (4) inventory and map the distribution and abundance of exotic plants using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment; (5) use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to prepare maps and locate sites; (6) use computer software to compile data, analyze data and prepare reports (7) assist with propagation of native plants at the park's native plant nursery; (8) assist with revegetation of disturbed sites using native plant materials; and (9) assist with collection of native seeds and cuttings. The selected technician also may assist with other projects at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, including general monitoring of the condition of vegetation, conducting deer and/or coyote surveys, and monitoring butterfly populations. One position will be filled at the GS-07 level. Employees in seasonal and temporary appointments with the National Park Service, including this appointment, cannot receive non-competitive promotions.
AREA INFORMATION: Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron in northeast Ohio. The park's mission is to preserve and protect the historic, scenic, natural, and recreational values of the Cuyahoga River Valley for public use and enjoyment. The park is dominated by deciduous forest but also supports meadows, wetlands, streams and agriculture. Summers are moderately warm with average temperatures in the 70's. Winters are moderately cold with average temperatures in the 20's and 30's. Heavy snowfall is common during winter months.
Excellent recreational and educational opportunities are available in the area, including hiking and biking trails, numerous restaurants and theaters, nearby shopping, and a variety of universities and colleges. Park housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Seasonal employees in park housing typically are assigned private rooms in shared quarters with shared common space. Due to limited space, park housing cannot accommodate family members or pets. If park housing is not available, apartments or other options are available in nearby communities with rents typically starting around $500 per month; less expensive options may be available. For more information about the area or this position, please contact Chris Davis, plant ecologist, at 330-342-0764 x5 or christopher_davis@nps.gov, and/or visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/cuva.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. See www.sss.gov for more information.
To be eligible for this position, you must possess the following experience and/or education no later than the closing date of this announcement, Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Experience -You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples for this position include: work involving one or more aspects of vegetation management such as: leading others in applying/performing a variety of manual, mechanical, chemical, and/or bio-control methods to manage exotic (non-native) species, native species, and/or weeds; developing and implementing short term (annual) basic vegetation inventories, studies, and surveys; coordinating logistics and leading site rehabilitation through soil preparation, planting, propagating, and weeding; etc. Experience may have been gained in the private or public sector and may have been paid or unpaid, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, Americorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
OR Education - One full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or equivalent) OR a graduate level internship which is directly related to the work of the position such as botany, horticulture, plant science, forestry, etc., is qualifying. Internships must be documented on transcripts to be considered qualifying. To qualify based on education, you MUST provide a copy of your transcripts or a list of college courses which includes your name, the school's name and address, title of each course, # of semester/quarter hours for each course, and grade for each course plus your class ranking and/or grade point average. Official transcripts will be requested if you are selected.
OR Combination of Specialized Experience and Education - A combination of specialized experience and education may be considered qualifying. Only graduate level education is creditable when combining education and experience.
If you rate yourself as qualified for this position, and your resume and supplemental documents do not support that, you may be considered ineligible for the position. If you rate yourself such that you receive an automated rating of ineligible, we will not review your resume and supporting documents further.
More About Education: You may receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply. For further information, please visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Eligibles will be considered well qualified if they meet all qualification requirements and receive a rating of at least 80. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
Career Transition Assistance Plan: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Eligibles will be considered well qualified if they meet all qualification requirements and receive a rating of at least 80. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
If your work does not exceed 1039 hours in a service year, you may be non-competitively rehired or have your appointment extended to work in future seasons.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated based upon the following factors:
If you are automatically rated among the best qualified for this job, a review of your application materials may be made to verify your qualifications and self-rating. Category rating procedures will be used. Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories:
Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration in the following order: Best Qualified candidates first, then Well Qualified candidates, then Qualified candidates. Veterans in each category will be considered before non-veterans.
If your self-assigned rating on the occupational questionnaire is not supported by the information contained in the rest of your application package, you may be placed in the next lower category or you may be considered not qualified. Please ensure that your self-assessment of your qualifications is well supported by the information in your resume.
You are required to provide the following documents for application to this position. Failure to provide any of the required documents may result in you not being considered for the job or may result in a lower category rating.
APPLICATION OR RESUME: If you do not use USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop your resume, your resume must include the following information:
ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE See above instructions "HOW TO APPLY" (REQUIRED) If you are applying online, you will be forwarded to the questionnaire after you submit your resume and other application materials.
COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS - If you wish to be considered qualified based on your education, you must submit a complete copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application. If you are selected, you may be asked to provide an official copy.(REQUIRED)
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - If you are claiming Veteran's preference, you MUST clearly identify your claim for veteran's preference on your application, and must provide the specific required documentation. Required documents include: your most recent DD-214 (Member Copy 4); and if claiming 10 point preference, Standard Form 15 (SF-15), "Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference" and the document supporting your claim as indicated on the SF-15. If you are currently on active duty, you MUST provide an official statement of service from your command/unit which states the date you entered active duty, expected discharge type and date, and campaign medals you have received OR other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. To obtain a copy of your Veterans Administration Disability Rating to support your 10 point preference claim, please visit: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal. For more information on Veteran's preference, visit:http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx. (REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE)
ICTAP/CTAP DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced permanent federal employee, you must submit a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility or of your separation personnel action form. (See Other Information for details). (REQUIRED if APPLICABLE).
Applicants will not be solicited for further data if that provided is found to be inadequate or incomplete. We do not place a limit on the size of your resume. It is much more important for you to convey the information which demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position you MUST submit the documents specified in the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section. Failure to provide these documents may result in your elimination from consideration for this job. If you cannot submit all application materials online, you may submit some documents online and fax some or all others. All documents and electronic submissions must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
To Submit Everything Online:
To Submit Everything by Fax:
To Fax Only Supporting Documents:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon the determination of your eligibility for this position and upon the category in which you are placed, your application may be referred to the hiring official. If your application is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. Interviews are not a required part of our hiring process, so we encourage you to communicate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies for this position in your resume and supplemental documents.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466260300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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