Biological Aid/Technician (Soils) Job in Throughout Montana - 94613999 - ZADBUMMITBUR.

Job Title:
Biological Aid/Technician (Soils)

Department:
Department Of The Interior

Agency:
Bureau of Land ManagementSub

Agency:
BLM - Seasonal / Temp

Job Announcement Number:
BLM-TEMP-2011-0072

SALARY RANGE:
$9.45 - $20.85 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 03, 2011 to Wednesday, August 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GG-0404-02/07

POSITION INFORMATION:
Work Schedule is full-time. This is a temporary appointment

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
No

DUTY LOCATIONS:
many vacancies - Throughout Oregon, OR; many vacancies - Throughout Nevada, NV; many vacancies - Vernal, UT; many vacancies - Throughout Montana, MT

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.

Opportunities:Montana Butte, Lewistown, Miles City;  Oregon:  Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Prineville, Salem, Tillamook; Nevada:  Battle Mountain, Caliente, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Reno; Utah Vernal

JOB SUMMARY:BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join our temporary seasonal workforce.

The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency.  This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska.  The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout  the nation.  The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our  greatest natural resource.

For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website.

All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements.  These positions are temporary and are expected to last for approximately 6 months.  These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required;
• Direct Deposit Required;
• U.S. Citizenship is required;
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" & "Required Documents" Sections;
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you
• have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.

Additional Duty Location Info:
many vacancies - Throughout Oregon, OR; many vacancies - Throughout Nevada, NV; many vacancies - Vernal, UT; many vacancies - Throughout Montana, MT


Biology Aids or Technicians perform any of the following or many
similar duties: Work from an outline, check extensive data in the
field of fish habitat condition (stream or lake); record results;
make census counts of various species or record observations, based
on guidelines provided, on species condition or stream surveys; make
assist in construction or placement of habitat improvement
structures, fences, gabions, trash catchers, etc.

The work is performed outdoors in steep rugged terrain; to include
steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions
require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping,
stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be
capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning
hours, night, or during the day.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:You must meet the qualification requirements  to be found qualified.

GS-2, Biological Aid - 3 months of general experience; OR A high school diploma or the equivalent.

GS-3, Biological Aid - 6 months of general work experience; OR  Successful completion of 1 year (45 quarter or 30 semester hours) of study above high school, that included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.

GS-4, Biological Technician  6 months of general and 6 months of specialized work experience. Examples of specialized experience may include based on prior specific work experience in wildlife, fisheries, plants, or soils, working from  an outline checking extensive data relating to the specific area; collecting samples,  or observing and recording specific information (i.e. vegetative cover, water quality samples, flora or fauna); OR Successful completion  of  2 years (90 quarter or 60 semester hours) of  study above high school, that  included at least 12 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 be directly related to this position; OR  A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.

GS-5, Biological Technician -one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS- 4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include depending on assignment participating in banding, tagging, and releasing wildlife; inventorying rare, and endangered species habitat based on guidelines; taking soil samples by layer and root samples; OR Successful completion of  a full 4 year (180 quarter or 120 semester hours) course of study leading to a bachelors 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; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.

GS-6, Biological Technician- one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS- 5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include surveying, mapping  and documenting a variety of wildlife species and habitat conditions; compiling occurrence and distribution data, cover maps, and herbarium study mounts; assisting in performing fisheries studies and in constructing fish habitat improvement structures; compiling data obtained through soil inventory and assembling data into a logical sequence for review; OR Successful completion of one-half year (13 quarter of 9 semester hours) of graduate study directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.

GS-7, Biological Technician-one year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-6 level. Examples of specialized experience may include researching, compiling and tabulating a full range of wildlife inventory data; leading  or conducting field inventories of soil types to develop intensive soil information; collecting ecological site information for sensitive, threatened or endangered plants to determine factors limiting distribution and potential  for enhancement; OR Successful completion of one full year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate education  directly related to the work of the biological science occupation; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.

Candidates must meet all qualification requirements as identified in
the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook.  For information on
qualification requirements please click here Qualifications .

You must show that you possess the specialized experience and/or
education as described in the job specific questions for this
position.  Where only a portion of your work experience would be
creditable for this position, please provide the percentage of time
that you spent on the specialized duties listed.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  You will be rated on your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position.    In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.
To preview questions please click here.


BENEFITS:For information on the General Schedule (GS) pay salary charts please click on the following link 2010 Salary and Wages .    

Typically new Federal employees with no prior paid Federal civilian experience will start at the lowest step of the salary range for the grade for which they qualify.

Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas

You will not be eligible for benefits under this temporary appointment.
OTHER INFORMATION:Condition of Employment

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  Click   here to register or verify your registration.

Direct Deposit:  All new employees of the Bureau of Land Management must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of funds prior to appointment.

If appointed to this position, while a BLM employee you cannot hold an active real estate license, and you cannot have an interest in Federal lands, or hold stocks in firms that have interest in Federal lands.

Employees of the Federal Government are prohibited by criminal statute, 18 USC 208(a) and 5 CFR section 2635 subpart D, from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any matter in which, to his/her knowledge, he/she or any person whose interests are imputed to him/her under this statute has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest.   

In accordance with 43 USC section 11 and 43 CFR section 20 subpart D all employees of the Bureau of Land Management are prohibited from obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, an interest in any Federal Lands. This includes the obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, a financial interest in an entity that hold an interest in Federal Lands.

If tentatively selected for this position you will be required to complete and submit a OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

The person tentatively selected for this position is subject to completion of a favorable background investigation.  Failure to satisfy the preliminary background check will result in cancellation of the tentative job offer.  Failure to satisfy the full investigation requirements may be grounds for termination, once you are placed in the position

A valid driver license is required for some positions.  If you are selected for one of these positions you must be 18 years old and have a current driver's license.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT:  Employees required to operate a motor vehicle must be 18, otherwise, you must be 16 at the time you report for work.

A pre-employment physical may be required.

Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis and employee will be required to obtain and use a government charge card, when travel is necessary.

If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you may be subject to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug uses

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any  travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.


HOW TO APPLY:To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a
complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following
items:  1.  Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your
resume; and 3.  Applicable supporting documents specified in the
Required Documents section of this job announcement.  

Click on the button "Apply to this Vacancy" and login to MY USAJOBS.

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require you to create a user name and password, complete a
questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.

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information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or
password" .

Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern
Time by the closing date of this announcement.  

If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact 303 236-0204.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Different locations begin hiring at different times.  The following cutoff dates are interim dates before the closing date of the vacancy announcement when candidates can be referred to the different locations for consideration.  Therefore, ALL required documentation must be received at the time you apply, or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on the following cutoff dates:

January 3, 2010
January 31, 2010
February 28, 2010
March 31, 2010
May 2, 2010
May 31, 2010
June 30, 2010
August 1, 2010
August 31, 2010

 A copy of your official college transcript(s), if qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience.  If selected for this position you will be required to provide an original copy of your transcripts.

    To claim 5 Pt Veterans Preference -  DD-214, Member Copy #4, or copy that shows discharge as honorable or general.   To claim 10 Point Preference - Standard Form 15 (Application for 10 Point Veteran's preference) and the required supporting documentation as identified on the SF-15.

NOTE: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Failure to submit required documents, if applicable, will result in you not being considered.

You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.

Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.  Click HERE for instructions on how to Fax your information.

UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may
use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager.   Do not use both options.   

Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.  

Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, of the closing date of this announcement

Receipt of Application Materials - Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to individual requests to verify that applications and supplemental materials are received.  If you desire verification that your application for this vacancy announcement has been submitted in BLMJOBS, the automated application processing program gives you the option to receive an e-mail copy of your responses as confirmation when you complete your on-line application which you can retain a copy of, if needed as verification.

If it is not possible for you to fax or upload your information on-line, a representative of the Human Resources Office listed on the announcement, will provide assistance to ensure that your supplemental information is submitted on-line by the closing date.  You must contact the Human Resources Office prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for the on-line submission of your supplemental documents. Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered an incomplete application.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

For assistance - See the
Phone: How to apply tab
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: ncs_jobs@blm.gov Agency Information:
BLM - Seasonal / Temp
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25047
Denver, CO 80225
Fax: 571-258-4052

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:The temporary seasonal job announcement you applied to is designed to collect applicant names for these announcements.  There are no specific vacant positions waiting to be filled.  These lists of candidates are only used if and when a manager should determine the need to hire someone for a position to fill in the coming season, and has the funds to pay for it.  Applications are not routinely processed until a manager requests such a list of candidates.   Only if a manager requests such a list of candidates for a specific duty location are applications to that duty location looked at.  Until such time, applications are on hold pending management decisions to indeed hire someone.

For questions with the referral and selection process, housing
availability, etc contact:

OR - HR Receptionist     (503)808-6409  TTY#(503)808-6484
NV - HR Receptionist     (775)861-6431