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This is a TERM position which is located in Yukon-Charley Rivers and Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, in the Resources Division.
TERM positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period not to exceed thirteen months, with possible extensions up to a total of four years without further competition.
07/28/2020 to 08/03/2020
$23.84 - $30.99 per hour
Salary includes 2.86% COLA which is subject to annual review and adjustment
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 4 years
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
Yes
AK-1537-YUGA-20-10873276-DE
574765300
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.
U.S. Citizens, CTAP/ICTAP in the local commuting area
The incumbent will assist professional staff in implementing wildlife research, inventory and monitoring programs for wildlife, fish and plants in several remote backcountry Alaskan parklands. The incumbent will be expected to live in primitive, remote camps in the backcountry for up to four weeks at a time while conducting field work. Field work includes: 1) conducting aerial wildlife surveys or telemetry of moose, bears, Dall's sheep, caribou, wolves, waterfowl, or other wildlife; 2) conducting aerial telemetry from a fixed-winged aircraft to locate and assess large mammal populations; 3) assisting with collecting and archiving of genetics and/or disease from large mammals; 4) conducting small mammal live-trapping; 5) assisting aquatic ecologists with sampling water quality, plankton, fish, plants and other aquatic species; 6) assisting with snowshoe hare track and pellet counts and trapping in winter and summer.
The incumbent must be able to: 1) work well with minimal supervision in small field teams for extended periods of time (4 weeks); 2) use GPS for navigation and to mark waypoints; 3) carry a 50 lb backpack across mountainous and rugged terrain for long distances (10-20 miles per day) and use inflatable boats to travel along swift-running rivers; 4) work long days under stressful conditions including hoarding insects, intense sun, cold, rain, snow and/or wind and;5) fly in small aircraft to conduct wildlife surveys; 6) travel in motorboats.
The incumbent will use 1) computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Access, Excel, Word; ArcGIS, Pathfinder Office, etc.) to enter, store, retrieve and analyze data, generate maps and create reports for the various monitoring and research projects; 2) statistical software to code and analyze spatial data.
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 work requires regular physical exertion such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven and/or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping or reaching to observe, collect and/or record field data; or in some situations the work may require physical exertion to scuba dive or operate a boat. Moderately heavy items, such as equipment packs weighing up to 50 pounds, must be lifted and carried on a regular basis. May be required to hike several miles a day.
Working Conditions: The work environment varies from office/laboratory settings to field sites. The work performed in the field involves regular and recurring exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, poisonous plants, biting insects and wild animals.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
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.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/03/2020:
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 complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/03/2020. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/574765300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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