Biological Science Technician (plants/gis)
SummaryThis position is located in the Natural Resource Division of the Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate.
This is a permanent Career-Seasonal appointment.
Please refer to the Requirements section for additional information.
Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/21/2022 whichever comes first.
All applications submitted by 11:
59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates11/08/2022 to 11/21/2022This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
Learn moreSalary$44,740 - $58,158 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 7HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:
Luray, VA1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required75% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanent -Work scheduleFull-time -ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)0404 Biological Science TechnicianSupervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processCredentialingAnnouncement numberNE-1612-NERO-23-11711957-DEControl number687891000HelpThis job is open toCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The publicU.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agencyAll US Citizens; CTAP, ICTAP eligibles.
VideosHelpDutiesAs a Biological Science Technician (Plants/GIS), GS-0404-07, with the National Park Service (NPS), your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Organizes, schedules, and executes a variety of established natural resource management projects focused mainly on carrying out field studies on plants and plant ecology.
Conducts inventorying and monitoring of exotic plants.
Performs mapping, simple data analysis, and some data development using Geographic Information Systems and related equipment.
Plans field projects, independently choosing from among several possible courses of action at different stages of each project (eg, selects site locations, sampling techniques, appropriate equipment, logistics, etc.
).
Performs field and laboratory analysis of collected samples.
Records all data collected and provides preliminary analysis and classification of the information.
Prepares draft project reports which include literature research, descriptions of methods, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, results, and recommendations for planning, protection, and mitigation activities.
Provides written comments on environmental assessments, resource management plan reviews, and park planning documents.
Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment (eg, tools, traps, and sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment).
Inventories equipment, evaluates quality assurance compliance, and calibrates equipment as necessary.
HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentU.
S.
Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
A uniform allowance will be provided.
If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
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.
This is a permanent Career-Seasonal appointment.
This position includes the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis.
You will work approximately from (mid-February to December) and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.
The selectee will work during annually recurring periods of employment for the position, which will last at least six (6) months but total less than twelve (12) months per calendar year.
When operation needs and/or funds are not available, the selectee will be placed in non pay status.
Placement in non-pay status will not be on a sporadic, occasional, or unplanned basis.
Benefits while in a non pay status - While in non pay status your Federal employee Heath Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employee Group Life Insurance elections will continue.
You may elect to cancel or retain your health insurance coverage.
If you elect to retain coverage, you may choose between paying the agency directly on a current basis or having the premiums accumulate and be withheld from your pay upon returning to duty.
QualificationsAll qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/21/2022-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level (obtained in either the public or private sectors) coordinating and implementing projects related to resource management that includes:
collecting and organizing field data related to plants and plant ecology; leading field crews in invasive plant treatments; performing mapping, simple data analysis, and data development using Geographic Information Systems; recording and managing data using Geographic Information Systems and computer software; and drafting resource management project reports or sections of reports.
OR One full year of graduate education in one of the following fields or course work:
biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, mathematics.
OR A combination of education and experience.
NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies each course, college or university, semester or quarter hour earned, grade received, and date completed.
If you fail to submit, your application will not be considered and you will be rated ineligible.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.
To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST:
1.
Clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, title of position, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
2.
Must reflect work schedule as full-time and/or part-time and the total number of hours worked (ie, work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time or part-time).
3.
If part-time, (the number of hours worked must be indicated) and will be pro-rated to determine the amount of qualified specialized experience.
4.
For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
Failure to adequately provide the information stated above will result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.
Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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.
We encourage you to use the USAJobs Resume Builder.
Your description of experience and/or education must be able to support any claim for qualifying for this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
We may not make any assumptions regarding your experience.
If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response.
EducationTo qualify based on education, you must possess one full year of graduate level course work in a related field of scientific or technical study, such as:
biology, botany, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, physics, agriculture, aquatic ecology, ecology, hydrology, and physical sciences or math.
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 US education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a US accredited college or university.
Additional informationA selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The 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.
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.
Read moreHelpA career with the US government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (eg, resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position.
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:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the positionWell Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the jobQualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Attention to DetailBiologyFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLearningPest ControlReading ComprehensionSelf-ManagementTeamworkTechnical CompetenceTechnology ApplicationWriting In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments.
These assessments will measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
HelpA career with the US government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on 11/21/2022:
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (ie, work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).
If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Complete All Required Assessments.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
Veterans Preference Documentation:
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15.
If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying:
1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15.
You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.
ebenefits.
va.
gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area.
You must include:
1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, eg, RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal.
To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above (85) on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not submit photographs with your application package.
Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.
Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US 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.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a permanent Career-Seasonal appointment.
Please refer to the Requirements section for additional information.
Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/21/2022 whichever comes first.
All applications submitted by 11:
59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates11/08/2022 to 11/21/2022This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
Learn moreSalary$44,740 - $58,158 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 7HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:
Luray, VA1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required75% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanent -Work scheduleFull-time -ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)0404 Biological Science TechnicianSupervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processCredentialingAnnouncement numberNE-1612-NERO-23-11711957-DEControl number687891000HelpThis job is open toCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The publicU.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agencyAll US Citizens; CTAP, ICTAP eligibles.
VideosHelpDutiesAs a Biological Science Technician (Plants/GIS), GS-0404-07, with the National Park Service (NPS), your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Organizes, schedules, and executes a variety of established natural resource management projects focused mainly on carrying out field studies on plants and plant ecology.
Conducts inventorying and monitoring of exotic plants.
Performs mapping, simple data analysis, and some data development using Geographic Information Systems and related equipment.
Plans field projects, independently choosing from among several possible courses of action at different stages of each project (eg, selects site locations, sampling techniques, appropriate equipment, logistics, etc.
).
Performs field and laboratory analysis of collected samples.
Records all data collected and provides preliminary analysis and classification of the information.
Prepares draft project reports which include literature research, descriptions of methods, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, results, and recommendations for planning, protection, and mitigation activities.
Provides written comments on environmental assessments, resource management plan reviews, and park planning documents.
Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment (eg, tools, traps, and sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment).
Inventories equipment, evaluates quality assurance compliance, and calibrates equipment as necessary.
HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentU.
S.
Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
A uniform allowance will be provided.
If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
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.
This is a permanent Career-Seasonal appointment.
This position includes the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis.
You will work approximately from (mid-February to December) and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.
The selectee will work during annually recurring periods of employment for the position, which will last at least six (6) months but total less than twelve (12) months per calendar year.
When operation needs and/or funds are not available, the selectee will be placed in non pay status.
Placement in non-pay status will not be on a sporadic, occasional, or unplanned basis.
Benefits while in a non pay status - While in non pay status your Federal employee Heath Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employee Group Life Insurance elections will continue.
You may elect to cancel or retain your health insurance coverage.
If you elect to retain coverage, you may choose between paying the agency directly on a current basis or having the premiums accumulate and be withheld from your pay upon returning to duty.
QualificationsAll qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/21/2022-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level (obtained in either the public or private sectors) coordinating and implementing projects related to resource management that includes:
collecting and organizing field data related to plants and plant ecology; leading field crews in invasive plant treatments; performing mapping, simple data analysis, and data development using Geographic Information Systems; recording and managing data using Geographic Information Systems and computer software; and drafting resource management project reports or sections of reports.
OR One full year of graduate education in one of the following fields or course work:
biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, mathematics.
OR A combination of education and experience.
NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies each course, college or university, semester or quarter hour earned, grade received, and date completed.
If you fail to submit, your application will not be considered and you will be rated ineligible.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.
To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST:
1.
Clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, title of position, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
2.
Must reflect work schedule as full-time and/or part-time and the total number of hours worked (ie, work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time or part-time).
3.
If part-time, (the number of hours worked must be indicated) and will be pro-rated to determine the amount of qualified specialized experience.
4.
For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
Failure to adequately provide the information stated above will result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.
Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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.
We encourage you to use the USAJobs Resume Builder.
Your description of experience and/or education must be able to support any claim for qualifying for this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
We may not make any assumptions regarding your experience.
If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response.
EducationTo qualify based on education, you must possess one full year of graduate level course work in a related field of scientific or technical study, such as:
biology, botany, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, physics, agriculture, aquatic ecology, ecology, hydrology, and physical sciences or math.
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 US education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a US accredited college or university.
Additional informationA selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The 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.
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.
Read moreHelpA career with the US government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (eg, resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position.
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:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the positionWell Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the jobQualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Attention to DetailBiologyFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLearningPest ControlReading ComprehensionSelf-ManagementTeamworkTechnical CompetenceTechnology ApplicationWriting In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments.
These assessments will measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
HelpA career with the US government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on 11/21/2022:
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (ie, work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).
If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Complete All Required Assessments.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
Veterans Preference Documentation:
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15.
If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying:
1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15.
You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.
ebenefits.
va.
gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area.
You must include:
1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, eg, RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal.
To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above (85) on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not submit photographs with your application package.
Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.
Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US 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.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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