This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/488263100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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First Consideration Date: You must apply on or before January 23, 2018, to receive first consideration for the locations(s) you are interested in. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed by location during the open period of the announcement.
This vacancy is limited to 300 applicants and may close before the early consideration/close date if that limit is reached.
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All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for approximately 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.
Salary: Salary shown is taken from the Rest of the U.S. pay table, step 1. You may view the OPM salary tables, with the various locality rates, at 2018 General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay Tables.
If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under “internal” merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?).
01/09/2018 to 01/17/2018
$14.30 - $19.82 per hour
GS 04 - 07
Occasional travel - Occasional travel required.
No
Summer - 2018 summer season - generally from April-October. Dates vary depending on the position/location.
Full-time - Work Schedule is full-time.
07
No
MT-TEMP-2018-0009
488263100
Participates in inventories of wildlife and their habitats. Collects data on wildlife number, species, sex, winter kill, movement range, and habitat forage, water and cover. Identifies problems and makes preliminary determinatin of cause. Participates in habitat improvement projects such as planting shrubs, trees and grasses and weed control. Participates in construction projects such as water developments, and fencing. Compiles and organizes survey data, prepares narratives and reports; enters and receives dtat from automated databases.
GS-04
Performs the full range of support duties and limited technical duties in wildlife programs. Work may include but is not limited to: Makes observations and records wildlife data; inventories water, winter ranges, upland game bird and other wildlife habitats. Participates in banding, tagging and releasing ducks, antelopes, deer, or other wildlife. Performs vegetative work in wildlife habitat and waterfowl areas such as planting bulbs, brush and seeds. Enters and retrieves data from automated databases.
GS-05
Participates in inventories of wildlife and habitats. Collects data on wildlife numbers, species, sex, winterkill, movement, range, and habitat forage, water and cover, identifies problems and makes preliminary determination of cause. As team member or lead participates in habitat improvement projects such as planting scrubs, trees and grasses, prescribed burns, and weed control. Participates in construction projects such as water developments, and fencing. Complies and organizes survey data in current files and other sources, prepares narratives, and reports on and overlays of areas inventoried. Enters and retrieves data from automated databases. Gathers and assists in analyzing samples.
GS-06
Performs the full range of aid type and a variety of technical duties in wildlife programs. Serves as crewmember and occasionally crew lead for specific projects. Work may include but is not limited to: Researches, compiles, and tabulates wildlife inventory data (population reproducing performance, food habits, prey densities, and habitat distribution, etc.); analyzes findings and proposes project need. May lead lower graded technicians/aids in the collection of field data, including counts from fixed wing aircraft or helicopters, vegetation surveys, (raptor) nesting surveys, and prey censusing; lays out boundaries, requirements, equipment needed, etc., for each participant; verifies accuracy of data collected in the field; compiles results. Interprets aerial photos, landsat imagery, and topographic maps to determine land use and vegetation distribution; plots, maps, and photos nest/herd breeding sites. Enters and retrieves data from automated databases. Responsible for processing samples and specimens brought in from the field; including organizing food or habitat samples and transporting injured wildlife.
GS-07
Performs the full range of aid type and a variety of technical duties in wildlife programs. Serves as crewmember and occasionally crew lead for specific projects. Work may included but is not limited to: On-the-ground inventories of wildlife and their habitat, analyzes data and reports findings; determines factors such as occupancy and fate of reproductive efforts for selected sites, feed habits, mortality, success of growth, and adult and young behavior. Prepares reports and makes recommendations to management on the field findings. Determines likely impacts of minerals exploration, development, and operation, realty actions, recreational activities, forestry and range development or improvement projects on wildlife and their habitat. Provides information and prepares preliminary analysis of impacts on wildlife for inclusion in environmental documents. Conducts compliance checks on minerals exploration, development, and operations, realty actions, and range improvement projects to evaluate impacts and assure conformation with mitigation measures; confers with offending party to resolve nonconformance situations. Plans, aids in designing, and lays out projects for wildlife habitat improvement. Reviews forestry, watershed, and range improvement project proposals for compatibility with wildlife needs and recommends to Biologist’s construction specifications or modifications needed to safeguard or enhance wildlife habitat quality. Enters and retrieves data from automated databases.
Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the specialized experience as defined in the announcement or vacancy questions. In addition, your responses to the questions must be adequately reflected in your resume.
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 the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.
If tentatively selected for this position you will be required to complete and submit an OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
The person tentatively selected for this position is subject to completion of a favorable background investigation. Failure to satisfy the preliminary background check will result in cancellation of the tentative job offer. Failure to satisfy the full investigation requirements may be grounds for termination, once you are placed in the position.
A valid driver's license is required for some positions. If you are selected for one of these positions you must be 18 years old and have a current driver's license.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Employees required to operate a motor vehicle must be at least 18; otherwise, you must be at least 16 at the time you report for work.
Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis and employee will be required to obtain and use a government charge card, when travel is necessary.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.
GS-04:
Different locations begin hiring at different times. ALL required documentation must be received at the time you apply, or before 11:59 PM Eastern Time, on the early consideration date/closing date.
Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and salary information. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional).
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
1. A copy of your college transcript(s), if qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. If selected for this position you will be required to provide an original copy of your transcripts.
2. Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
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 receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. your resume; and 3. applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
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Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the early consideration/closing date of this announcement.
If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the Branch of Human Resources Management number in the "What to Expect Next" section of this job announcement.
Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to illustrate that all eligibility and qualifications requirements are met. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified. If you have questions regarding the necessary documentation to include or if you would like to verify your documentation has been received, contact the Branch of Human Resources Management number in the "What to Expect Next" section of this job announcement.
This temporary seasonal job announcement is designed to collect applicants' names for potential seasonal hiring throughout the BLM Montana/Dakotas organization. There are no specific vacant positions waiting to be filled. Lists of eligible applicants will only be sent to a manager when it has been determined there is a need to hire someone and there are funds available. Applications are not routinely processed until a manager requests a list of eligible applicants. You will only be notified through e-mail when you are referred; you can also check your USAJOBS profile for additional vacancy status information.
For assistance, contact the Branch of Human Resources Management at 406-896-5002.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/488263100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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