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You will serve as a temporary (not-to-exceed 1 year) Biologist for Yosemite National Park. You may be terminated sooner or extended for an additional year should the project need still exist and funding is secured. You will perform professional biological scientific work in the 401 series engaging in the study, inventory, monitoring, restoration, and management of a broad range of natural resources.
04/10/2019 to 04/15/2019
$51,440 - $51,440 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
No
Temporary - not-to-exceed 1 year
Full-Time
Competitive
None
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
No
No
PW-1548-YOSE-19-10468741-DE
530128300
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic and minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications and veteran's preference does not apply.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: The position may require strenuous physical activity including periods of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Some activities will occur in physically dangerous areas or settings. Documentary research and report writing work is sedentary, which entails the ability to concentrate and write for long periods of time.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Assignments may be performed in potentially hazardous areas including steep rocky terrain, arctic environments, and forests. Flying in fixed and rotary wing aircraft is possible.
National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Please note, this is NOT a full-time telework position. Telework may be allowed at supervisor's discretion.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who "self-certify" that they meet the basic requirement, minimum qualification standards, and other eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement may be referred to the selecting official who may conduct their own assessment for further consideration and interviews.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support your answers, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience on your resume, you may lose consideration for this position.The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/22/2019:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/22/2019. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/530128300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Yosemite National Park, California, known worldwide for its spectacular natural beauty is the backdrop for this position. Sitting astride the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park covers 1,182 square miles of varied wilderness ecosystems, from river valleys to alpine meadows to lofty 13,000 foot high peaks. Yosemite Valley is located 208 miles from San Francisco, 81 miles from Merced, and 94 miles from Fresno. Shopping, medical, postal and laundry services are available in the park. Elevation at the Valley floor is approximately 4,000 feet and 2,200 feet in El Portal. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season March through October.
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