Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
GS-04: You must possess 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience.at or equivalent to the GS-03 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity.
Examples of general experience:
- Working in any professional, technical, or other responsible field that provided you with a familiarity of wildlife habitat characteristics or techniques of collecting scientific data.
Examples of specialized experience:
- May include following specific instructions to check extensive data relating to the survey/study area;
- Collecting samples;
- Or observing and recording specific information (i.e., vegetative cover, water quality samples, flora or fauna).
-OR-Education: 2 years above high school with courses related to the occupation, if required.- OR-Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
GS-05: You must possess 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity.
Examples of specialized experience:
- May include banding, tagging, and releasing wildlife;
- Inventorying rare and endangered species habitat based on guidelines;
- And taking soil samples by layer and root samples.
Education: 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, if required.- OR-Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles.
Work Environment: Office work is performed in a setting that is adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated. When doing fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests or animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules.