UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY STUDENT TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN VACANCY NUMBER: SBSC 13-077 OPEN DATE: 5/31/13 SALARY: $13.41 PER HOUR CLOSE DATE: 6/7/13 POSITION: Biological Science Technician TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary, NTE 180 working days TOUR OF DUTY: Full - Time AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens LOCATION: Flagstaff, AZ
There are 1 position(s) to be hired from this announcement. Open dates are 5/31/13 through 6/7/13 . This announcement will be open until filled, or closed on 6/7/13 and applications received as of that date will be evaluated. All applications must be received by 5:00 PM AZ Standard time of the closing date. THESE ARE TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICES POSITIONS for which all qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and be considered. Appointment to these positions, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Appointment will only be for the duration of the position, normally 3-6 months. Temporary employees are covered by the Social Security Retirement System and annual and sick leave will be accrued except in intermittent status. Employees are ineligible for health and life insurance coverage. DUTIES: Incumbent performs technical work in a laboratory or field environment in support of professional or technical employees engaged in data collection activities or analysis of biological data collection activities or analysis of biological samples. Performs one or more of the following duties: • Radiotracks, captures, marks, and measures turtles and tortoises • Assists with field X-radiography of turtles and tortoises • Collects biological or wildlife data from study files or field sites. • Performs laboratory analysis of biological data to determine biological or physical characteristics. • Operates a government motor vehicle as an incidental driver. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and lifting of equipment up to 100 pounds when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions. Field conditions may include working in hot, dry, mountainous desert terrain and occasionally cold desert streams. QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-0404-04 you must have at least 6 months field survey party experience or 2 years sub-professional experience, or 1 year of college work related to the field of employment. ELIGIBILITY: Current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. BASIS OF EVALUATION: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants entitled to 10 point veteran’s preference who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. All other qualified applicants entitled to veteran’s preference will be given preference over qualified applicants not entitled to veteran’s preference. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS: Under regulations in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of appointment. As a condition of employment, all new employees reporting for duty with the Department of the Interior will be paid through direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on the application may be grounds for not hiring the applicant, or for firing the applicant after he/she begins work. Also, he/she may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001). Prior to or at the time of appointment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will have to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System in order to be appointed to a position with the United States Geological Survey, unless legally qualified for an exception. Employees of the U.S. Geological Survey are subject to the provisions of Title 43, U.S. Code, Section 31 (a) and may not according to this legislation and related regulation: (a) have any personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in lands or mineral wealth of such lands or a region under survey and whose title is in the U.S.; (b) execute surveys or examination for private parties or corporations; or (c) have personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business in the U.S. except where specifically authorized by the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey. HOW TO APPLY: Carefully read all information and instructions. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure the application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants or from official personnel records, but will consider individuals based on their applications as submitted. Applications must be received in the Colorado Plateau Research Station office by the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. WHAT TO SUBMIT: 1. Resume 2. If using education to qualify – Transcripts supporting college course work must be submitted with your application and must specify the title of course work, completion date, semester or quarter hours earned by course title, and grade earned. 3. If claiming 5-point veteran’s preference, a DD-214 showing character of discharge is required. 4. If claiming 10-pint veteran’s preference, a SF-15 with proof of claim is required. APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Job Information a. Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying. 2. Personal Information a. Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) b. Country of Citizenship c. Veteran’s Preference d. Highest Federal civilian job held. Give job series, grade, and dates held) 3. Education a. High School (name, address) b. Colleges and Universities (names and addresses) c. Majors d. Type and year of any degrees received. If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours. 4. Work Experience (paid and non-paid) related to the job for which you are applying. a. Job Title (give series and grade if Federal) b. Duties and accomplishments c. Employer’s name and address d. Supervisor’s name and phone number e. Starting and ending dates (Month, day, and year). f. Hours per week g. Salary h. Indicate if current supervisor may be contacted. 5. Other Qualifications a. Job-related training courses (title, length, and date taken) b. Job-related skills (i.e., other language, computer software; hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.) c. Job-related certificates and licenses (current only) 6. Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (i.e., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards). Give details but do not send documents unless requested. SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO (Email is preferred): Jeff Lovich, Ph.D. USGS, Southwest Biological Science Center Colorado Plateau Research Station 2255 N. Gemini Drive, Building 4 Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1600 Email: jeffrey_lov...@usgs.gov APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED. THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES It is against the law to submit applications for employment using government franked envelopes or mail services (18 USC 1719). All such applications will not be considered.