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s outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's web site athttp://www.opm.gov/qualifications.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of Information Technology security principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activities leading to security certification or accreditation.Ability to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.Knowledge of commonly applied telecommunications principles, concepts, and methodologies, operating characteristi

eceive 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.If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login 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 app

on 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 generationsExplore 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/Backgrou

d 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

ions: Applicants should be capable of hearing in the normal range; and should have 20/20 vision (corrected, or uncorrected). Additionally, in some locations candidates need to have "good" hearing. Good hearing is defined as 0-25db threshold throughout the 200 - 8000 hz range of human hearing. This is required for marbled murrelet surveying.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

ocumentation on request, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from consideration.Please make sure that your responses to the questionnaire are supported in your resume.  Also, follow all instructions carefully as errors and omissions may affect your score.  You will be rated on your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position.If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to other disciplinary actionTo 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.

onths.  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 youhave an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.Additional Duty Location Info:many vacancies - Throughout Montana, MT; many vacancies - Throughout South Dakota, SD; many vacancies - Throughout Oregon, ORRange Aids/Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists performing a full range of standardized support duties. Initiates and conducts allotment inspections to insure the terms and conditions of grazing permits and/or fire closures are being met. Collects information, reviews data for accuracy and documents findin

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 generationsExplore 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 high

ding them; performing the detailed work necessary to complete specific plans for development of an area for proper range management and conservation; OR Successful completion of  one full year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate education  directly  related to the work of the Position;  OR  A combination of experience and education to meet the 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 mad

: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 areasYou 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 t

or termination, once you are placed in the positionA 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 usesTravel 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