Job Listing: Biological Science Technician, GS-0404-07 (FMC-DEU)
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1 vacancy - Gainesville, FL -Why Is It Great To Work For The USGS?
Embark on an exciting future! From the peaks of the highest
mountains to the depths of the deepest seas, the U.S. Geological
Survey has career opportunities that make a difference in both the
lives of others and in the environment. Would you like to join the
more than 10,000 scientists, technicians, and support staff of the
USGS who are working in more than 400 locations throughout the
United States? Apply today!
As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses
on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, water, the
U.S. Geological Survey is dedicated to the timely, relevant, and
impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the
natural hazards that threaten us. The USGS is the Nation's largest
water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency,
who collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific
understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and
problems. For more information about the USGS, visit:
http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/great.html.
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
This is a term appointment for which all qualified applicants with
or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment
to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the
Federal service and will be for a period not to exceed 13 months
with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further
competition.
This position is located in U.S. Geological Survey Florida
Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida
Announcement Number: ER-S-2008-0091
Title: Biological Science Technician
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: GS-0404-07
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Promotion Potential: GS-09
Location of Position: Gainesville, FL
Salary: $36,822.00 - $47,864.00
Work Schedule: Full-time
Open Date: 06-25-2008
Close Date: 07-01-2008
Contact:
Florence M. Campbell, fcampbell@usgs.gov
Address: US Geological Survey
3850 Holcomb Bridge Road
Ste 160
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 770-409-7749
Fax: 770-409-7771
Major Duties
This position is located in the U.S. Geological Survey FloridaIntegrated Science Center, Gainesville, FL. The incumbent approach
wild animals for the purpose of observation. Perform data entry and
data manipulation using computer programs. Prepare and operate field
and laboratory equipment. Maintain integrity of biological data in
existing databases.
How to Apply
Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancymust be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time
(Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If
you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be
considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be
granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel
offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online
poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing
Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE
CLOSING DATE for assistance.
Instructions for Applying Online:
1. Log on to USAJOBS to access your existing resumes or to create a
new one.
2. Return to the Vacancy Announcement and click the Apply Online
button at the bottom of the announcement.
3. Choose which resume you wish to submit, select it and
click 'Apply for this Position Now!'
4. When you are finished submitting your resume, you will be
prompted by a questionnaire to respond to the knowledge, skills,
abilities and/or competencies online.
5. If you run into any technical difficulty during the online
application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
Required Documents:
If you are claiming 10-point veterans'
preference, you must submit a DD-214, SF-15
and supporting documents (e.g., official
statement from the Department of Veterans'
Affairs) within 48 hours of the closing date of
this announcement. If you fail to do so, you
will only be granted 5-point tentative
preference if appropriate. Required documents
may be emailed, faxed, mailed or hand delivered
to the servicing personnel office (see 'Contact
Information'). For more information on veterans'
preference, visit:
"http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp">
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp
Contact Information:
Florence M. Campbell
Phone: 770-409-7749
Fax: 770-409-7771
Email: fcampbell@usgs.gov
Or write:
US Geological Survey
3850 Holcomb Bridge Road
Spalding Woods
Norcross, GA 30092
Fax: 770-409-7771
What To Expect Next:
If you are rated as one of the most highly qualified candidates, you
will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and
possible interview.
Required Skills
Qualifications
For information on qualification requirementsplease click on the following:
"http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/0404.html">
http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/0404.html
You must meet all qualification and eligibility
requirements for the position by the closing
date of the announcement.If this position requires specific educational
coursework to qualify, or you are qualifying
based in whole or part on education, you may be
required to provide a transcript or list of
coursework upon request. Requests for proof of
education will be sent to you via e-mail after
the announcement closes and will allow you 48
hours to provide the required documentation.
This proof may be emailed, faxed, mailed or hand
delivered to the servicing Human Resources
Office (see Contact Information).
It is important that you maintain a
current/valid email address.
Education completed in colleges or universities
outside the United States may be used to meet
the above requirements. You must provide
acceptable documentation that the foreign
education is comparable to that received in an
accredited educational institution in the United
States. For more information on how foreign
education is evaluated, visit:
http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html
If you are a status applicant (current permanent
Federal employee or former permanent Federal
employee with reinstatement eligibility), or are
eligible under a special appointing authority
and you are selected under this vacancy, you may
be subject to serving a new one-year
probationary period.
A background investigation will be required for
this position. Continued employment will be
subject to the applicant's successful completion
of a background security investigation and
favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully
meet these requirements will be grounds for
termination.
Vacancy Related Questions: As part of the online application
process, you will need to respond to a series of questions designed
to assess your possession of the following knowledge skills,
abilities and/or competencies:
Scientific Knowledge
Information Management
Laboratory Techniques
Collect Scientific Data
Interpersonal Communication
Date Posted: July 1, 2008
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of The Interior | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Hialeah | |
| Experience:Any | State: Florida | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:33012 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 36,822.00 - 47,864.00 USD per year
Benefits
If selected for this position, you will beeligible to elect life and health insurance
coverage and will be automatically covered by a
Federal retirement system. For additional
information on benefits please visit:
href="http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/great.html">http://
www.usgs.gov/ohr/great.html
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