Biological Science Technician GS-0404-05
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Department Of The Interior
United States Citizens Temporary NTE 1039 Full Time Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information on the National Park Service, click: .
This is a temporary seasonal full time position not to exceed 1039 hours in a year, duty stationed at Wind Cave National Park. The primary purpose of the position is to perform routine and uncomplicated field and laboratory work in support of one or several parks' vegetation and fire monitoring programs.
Area Information The duty location of this position is in the Northern Great Plains Fire Management office at Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, SD. The 33,850 acre park has the fourth longest cave in the world that houses 95% of the world's box work formations. Approximately 70% of the park is mixed-grass prairie with the remaining area ponderosa pine forest. Numerous wildlife roam the park including bison, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, black footed ferrets, prairie dogs, and coyote. Wind Cave National Park is located in the southern Black Hills of southwest South Dakota, approximately 5 hours north of Denver, CO. Medical and dental services, shopping, restaurants, and churches of most faiths are available in Hot Springs (12 miles) and Custer (20 miles). The full service community of Rapid City, SD, population 65,000, is 60 miles away.For more information about the Park visit our website:
Review the complete job announcement to assure you have submitted all requested documentation. Failure to submit ALL application materials may result in a low or ineligible rating.
WHO MAY APPLY: This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all US Citizens.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One to three positions are expected to be filled from this job opportunity announcement.
Due to current budgetary limitations and/or workload requirements, this position may be changed to a part-time or intermittent schedule during the period of employment at agency discretion.
Additional vacancies for the same position title, series, and grade may be filled from this announcement.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent service years.
ANTICIPATED ENTRY ON DUTY DATE: April 2015.
US citizenship required Background investigation required A valid state driver's license is required Travel may be required up to 8 nights per month May be required to work 5/4/9 schedule Government housing may be available
Position serves as a member of a field crew that performs community vegetation sampling to assess the effects of prescribed burning at National Park Service units in the Northern Great Plains eco-region including parks in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Establishes and monitors plots in a variety of fuel/vegetation types. Sampling includes identifying plants to the species level, recording various biological attributes, measuring fuel loading, and collecting/processing live and dead fuel moisture samples. Employee uses maps, compass, and GPS to locate and install permanent plots. Enters natural resource field data into a personal computer using FFI, Ecological Monitoring Utilities. Catalogs, labels, and stores plant materials collected during the season. Prepares fuel loading samples and processes fire weather, behavior and effects data.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement Tuesday, January 06, 2015 . Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for review on OPM's website at
To qualify for this position, you must possess the basic qualifying specialized experience and/or education listed below as well as the selective factors as described in the occupational/assessment questionnaire.
Applicants must meet the following basicqualifications.
Experience: Must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-04 grade level. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include Research activity or control program work, Nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment or Work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, 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, and 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 : Must have a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics, at least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to this position.
OR a combination : An equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of a percentage of the specialized experience and education listed above and when combined totals 100%.
If using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. Education cannot be credited without copies of transcripts. If selected you will need to submit original transcripts before entrance on duty.
You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited education institution in the United States when you apply. For further information visit: .
Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
SELECTIVE FACTOR : Must have a valid state driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The nature of position requires considerable walking, running, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, backpacking, and climbing with a load over rough terrain, sometimes for extended periods. You may be required to lift and carry moderately heavy items.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside and outside. Outside work exposes the employee to inclement weather, which includes, heat, cold, rain, and snow. Work entails frequent exposure to dirt, dust, and greasy areas; bad smelling fumes may be present. Tasks require the employee to work under structures and on scaffolding, ladders, rooftops, and poles. Exposure to electrical shock while working on electrical devices, and slipping hazards on surfaces of unstable or slippery footing. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather, dermatitis causing plants, poisonous snakes, cuts, abrasions, and insect bites.
These positions are not designated Wildland Firefighting positions, however, if you desire to perform wildland fire duties you will be required to be red carded and firefighter ready. You will be subject to mandatory drug testing with favorable results and subject to random drug testing during employment. Testing will be provided at the expense of the government. All NPS employees wishing to be available to perform wildland fire duties must pass the standard fire fighting fitness test. The standard fire fighting fitness test is the 'Pack Test'. The test consists of speed walking a three-mile distance in 45 minutes or less, while carrying a 45-pound pack. Selectees must also pass the arduous duty physical examination.
Applicants will be rated according to responses to the occupational questionnaire. A review of the resume and other supporting documentation of the highest scoring applicants will be conducted and compared against the responses to the occupational questionnaire. The score, based on responses to the questionnaire, is a measure of the degree to which an applicant's background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Category based rating will be used for this vacancy. Category rating combines the applicant's total qualifying experience and education/training into a single category. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire will be used to determine the quality of your experience, education, training etc. for placement in one of the following categories, 1) Best Qualified = 95 or above, 2) Well Qualified = 85 to 94, 3) and Minimally Qualified = below 85. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration.
_Best Qualified,_ applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position.
_Well Qualified_ _,_applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
_Minimally Qualified,_ applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your application material, your score will be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Veteran's preference applies to category rating. Within each quality category, eligible veterans are listed first, including CP, CPS, XP, and TP. In addition, veterans who have a 10% or more service-connected disability, (CP or CPS) are placed at the top of the highest quality category. Applicants referred are listed on the selection certificate (veteran's preference eligibles before non-veterans) without scores.
The occupational questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following areas needed to successfully perform the duties of this position:
Fire Effects/Vegetation Monitoring
Flora/Vegetation Identification
Prescribed Fire Operations
Computer/Database Operations
NOTE : Applicants must submit their application packages electronically or by fax. Applications/resumes and supporting documentation sent by mail (including email) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, January 06, 2015.
Applicants are advised that a variety of public facilities such as schools, public libraries, state employment offices and regional job centers provide access to computers at no charge. Help may also be available to targeted groups through a variety of public assistance agencies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes all the following parts:
1. Resume/Application
2. Complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Other Supporting Documents (See Required Documents Section Below)
1. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete a resume, and complete the occupational questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire
2. You must click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date Tuesday, January 06, 2015.
4. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
5. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1244432.
2. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, January 06, 2015 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire .
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT (Tuesday, January 06, 2015 ) WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING AND/OR A LOSS OF CONSIDERATION.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible, and accurate.
For R sum and Application Tips #icc
DO NOT SEND PHOTOGRAPHS . Any resume or documents with photographs cannot be forwarded to the hiring official.
Resumes should include personal information, education, work experience ( including dates of employment month and year, and hours worked per week ), and other qualifications pertinent to the position. Applications lacking required information may be considered ineligible.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
Resume - Showing detailed relevant experience. Your experience must verify the answers given on the assessment questionnaire. YOU MUST USE YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames or shortened names).
Transcripts ( If using education to qualify you must submit college transcripts)
Qualifications (assessment questionnaire)
SF-50 : showing current grade and tenure if applicable. (Awards SF50 will not be considered as proof of status.)
Veterans Preference Documentation (DD-214, member copy 4), VA Letter, SF-15, etc) if applicable, see veterans preference under the other information section.
CTAP/ICTAP Documents , if applicable
Selective Factors , if applicable
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may/or may not be referred to the hiring official. You will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you may be contacted directly. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at .
Temporary employees are entitled to limited benefits such as sick leave and annual leave. For information visit: .
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point preference. You must submit a copy of your DD-214 member 4 copy. If claiming 10 point preference , submit an SF-15 and required documents as specified on the SF-15. The SF-15 can be obtained by clicking this . Applications lacking a DD-214 and/or associated SF-15 documentation will not receive veteran's preference. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 95or above on the rating criteria for this position . For information on how to apply as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible see
Driver's License: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee, unless otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses under the Federal Travel Regulations (i.e., current career/career-conditional federal employee).Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of The Interior
United States Citizens Temporary NTE 1039 Full Time Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information on the National Park Service, click: .
This is a temporary seasonal full time position not to exceed 1039 hours in a year, duty stationed at Wind Cave National Park. The primary purpose of the position is to perform routine and uncomplicated field and laboratory work in support of one or several parks' vegetation and fire monitoring programs.
Area Information The duty location of this position is in the Northern Great Plains Fire Management office at Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, SD. The 33,850 acre park has the fourth longest cave in the world that houses 95% of the world's box work formations. Approximately 70% of the park is mixed-grass prairie with the remaining area ponderosa pine forest. Numerous wildlife roam the park including bison, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, black footed ferrets, prairie dogs, and coyote. Wind Cave National Park is located in the southern Black Hills of southwest South Dakota, approximately 5 hours north of Denver, CO. Medical and dental services, shopping, restaurants, and churches of most faiths are available in Hot Springs (12 miles) and Custer (20 miles). The full service community of Rapid City, SD, population 65,000, is 60 miles away.For more information about the Park visit our website:
Review the complete job announcement to assure you have submitted all requested documentation. Failure to submit ALL application materials may result in a low or ineligible rating.
WHO MAY APPLY: This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all US Citizens.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One to three positions are expected to be filled from this job opportunity announcement.
Due to current budgetary limitations and/or workload requirements, this position may be changed to a part-time or intermittent schedule during the period of employment at agency discretion.
Additional vacancies for the same position title, series, and grade may be filled from this announcement.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent service years.
ANTICIPATED ENTRY ON DUTY DATE: April 2015.
US citizenship required Background investigation required A valid state driver's license is required Travel may be required up to 8 nights per month May be required to work 5/4/9 schedule Government housing may be available
Position serves as a member of a field crew that performs community vegetation sampling to assess the effects of prescribed burning at National Park Service units in the Northern Great Plains eco-region including parks in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Establishes and monitors plots in a variety of fuel/vegetation types. Sampling includes identifying plants to the species level, recording various biological attributes, measuring fuel loading, and collecting/processing live and dead fuel moisture samples. Employee uses maps, compass, and GPS to locate and install permanent plots. Enters natural resource field data into a personal computer using FFI, Ecological Monitoring Utilities. Catalogs, labels, and stores plant materials collected during the season. Prepares fuel loading samples and processes fire weather, behavior and effects data.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement Tuesday, January 06, 2015 . Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for review on OPM's website at
To qualify for this position, you must possess the basic qualifying specialized experience and/or education listed below as well as the selective factors as described in the occupational/assessment questionnaire.
Applicants must meet the following basicqualifications.
Experience: Must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-04 grade level. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include Research activity or control program work, Nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment or Work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, 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, and 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 : Must have a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics, at least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to this position.
OR a combination : An equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of a percentage of the specialized experience and education listed above and when combined totals 100%.
If using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. Education cannot be credited without copies of transcripts. If selected you will need to submit original transcripts before entrance on duty.
You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited education institution in the United States when you apply. For further information visit: .
Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
SELECTIVE FACTOR : Must have a valid state driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The nature of position requires considerable walking, running, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, backpacking, and climbing with a load over rough terrain, sometimes for extended periods. You may be required to lift and carry moderately heavy items.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside and outside. Outside work exposes the employee to inclement weather, which includes, heat, cold, rain, and snow. Work entails frequent exposure to dirt, dust, and greasy areas; bad smelling fumes may be present. Tasks require the employee to work under structures and on scaffolding, ladders, rooftops, and poles. Exposure to electrical shock while working on electrical devices, and slipping hazards on surfaces of unstable or slippery footing. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather, dermatitis causing plants, poisonous snakes, cuts, abrasions, and insect bites.
These positions are not designated Wildland Firefighting positions, however, if you desire to perform wildland fire duties you will be required to be red carded and firefighter ready. You will be subject to mandatory drug testing with favorable results and subject to random drug testing during employment. Testing will be provided at the expense of the government. All NPS employees wishing to be available to perform wildland fire duties must pass the standard fire fighting fitness test. The standard fire fighting fitness test is the 'Pack Test'. The test consists of speed walking a three-mile distance in 45 minutes or less, while carrying a 45-pound pack. Selectees must also pass the arduous duty physical examination.
Applicants will be rated according to responses to the occupational questionnaire. A review of the resume and other supporting documentation of the highest scoring applicants will be conducted and compared against the responses to the occupational questionnaire. The score, based on responses to the questionnaire, is a measure of the degree to which an applicant's background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Category based rating will be used for this vacancy. Category rating combines the applicant's total qualifying experience and education/training into a single category. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire will be used to determine the quality of your experience, education, training etc. for placement in one of the following categories, 1) Best Qualified = 95 or above, 2) Well Qualified = 85 to 94, 3) and Minimally Qualified = below 85. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration.
_Best Qualified,_ applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position.
_Well Qualified_ _,_applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
_Minimally Qualified,_ applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your application material, your score will be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Veteran's preference applies to category rating. Within each quality category, eligible veterans are listed first, including CP, CPS, XP, and TP. In addition, veterans who have a 10% or more service-connected disability, (CP or CPS) are placed at the top of the highest quality category. Applicants referred are listed on the selection certificate (veteran's preference eligibles before non-veterans) without scores.
The occupational questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following areas needed to successfully perform the duties of this position:
Fire Effects/Vegetation Monitoring
Flora/Vegetation Identification
Prescribed Fire Operations
Computer/Database Operations
NOTE : Applicants must submit their application packages electronically or by fax. Applications/resumes and supporting documentation sent by mail (including email) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, January 06, 2015.
Applicants are advised that a variety of public facilities such as schools, public libraries, state employment offices and regional job centers provide access to computers at no charge. Help may also be available to targeted groups through a variety of public assistance agencies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes all the following parts:
1. Resume/Application
2. Complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Other Supporting Documents (See Required Documents Section Below)
1. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete a resume, and complete the occupational questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire
2. You must click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date Tuesday, January 06, 2015.
4. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
5. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1244432.
2. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, January 06, 2015 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire .
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT (Tuesday, January 06, 2015 ) WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING AND/OR A LOSS OF CONSIDERATION.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible, and accurate.
For R sum and Application Tips #icc
DO NOT SEND PHOTOGRAPHS . Any resume or documents with photographs cannot be forwarded to the hiring official.
Resumes should include personal information, education, work experience ( including dates of employment month and year, and hours worked per week ), and other qualifications pertinent to the position. Applications lacking required information may be considered ineligible.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
Resume - Showing detailed relevant experience. Your experience must verify the answers given on the assessment questionnaire. YOU MUST USE YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames or shortened names).
Transcripts ( If using education to qualify you must submit college transcripts)
Qualifications (assessment questionnaire)
SF-50 : showing current grade and tenure if applicable. (Awards SF50 will not be considered as proof of status.)
Veterans Preference Documentation (DD-214, member copy 4), VA Letter, SF-15, etc) if applicable, see veterans preference under the other information section.
CTAP/ICTAP Documents , if applicable
Selective Factors , if applicable
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may/or may not be referred to the hiring official. You will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you may be contacted directly. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at .
Temporary employees are entitled to limited benefits such as sick leave and annual leave. For information visit: .
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point preference. You must submit a copy of your DD-214 member 4 copy. If claiming 10 point preference , submit an SF-15 and required documents as specified on the SF-15. The SF-15 can be obtained by clicking this . Applications lacking a DD-214 and/or associated SF-15 documentation will not receive veteran's preference. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 95or above on the rating criteria for this position . For information on how to apply as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible see
Driver's License: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee, unless otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses under the Federal Travel Regulations (i.e., current career/career-conditional federal employee).Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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