Fish Biologist
Company Name:
Department Of The Interior
United States Citizens Term NTE 13 Months Full Time
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Conserving the Nature of America
This is a full-time Term position not-to-exceed 13 months. This appointment may be extended (for a total appointment not-to-exceed four years) without further competition.
JOB
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to design, conduct, and coordinate biological studies to address fishery management issues integral to the Office's program to monitor and evaluate native fish, anadromous salmon, steelhead and lamprey populations, hatcheries, and habitat in the region.
Full Performance Level is: GS-09
U. S. Citizenship is required. Successful completion of a background check is required. An initial one-year probationary period is required. A valid state driver's license is required.
Major Duties, include but are not limited to:
Assisting in development of and acting as lead biologist for field operations focused on implementing hatchery reform and conducting fish population and habitat restoration assessments within the Salmon and Steelhead Program for Marking, Detection, and Technology groups.
Designing sampling protocols and implementing quantitative capture techniques for, as well as, tagging juvenile and adult salmon and steelhead.
Operating, configuring, and maintaining environmental data loggers (temperature, depth, and dissolved oxygen), habitat mapping and sample location equipment (GPS and GIS), and fish monitoring equipment (PIT, and radio telemetry) in streams, rivers, reservoirs and at hatcheries.
Assisting in designing, planning, and evaluating hatchery and habitat studies in the Columbia River, and directs implementation of those studies in support of the Salmon and Steelhead and National Fish Hatchery Program objectives.
Independently operating, maintaining and providing technical guidance and oversight of manual coded-wire tagging units, sampling equipment of autofish marking trailers and PIT tag trailers.
If selected to fill this position at the GS-07 grade level, your duties will be the same as those listed above, but under closer supervision until the full performance level of GS-09 is achieved.
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT - You must meet one of the following Basic Qualification Requirements:
A. Have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological science that included: At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.)
OR
B. Have a combination of education and experience in courses equivalent to a major in biological science (at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester (9 quarter) hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester (18 quarter) hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in paragraph A, above, plus appropriate experience or additional education equivalent to a course of study with a major in the appropriate field as described in A above. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
Note: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial), and/or your resume must show where, when and how you performed fishery biology work to document meeting the Basic Qualification requirement through a combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT, GS-07: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualifications listed above, you must also meet the following additional qualification requirement for the GS-07 grade level:
A. Possess a bachelor's degree in biological science that included: At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields AND meet one of the following under the Superior Academic Achievement provisions: (1) A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.0 or higher) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study; OR (2) A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; OR (3) Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision; OR (4) Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
OR
B. Have one full year of graduate level study in fish biology, or a directly related field which equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
OR
C. Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal Government (can be obtained in the public or private sector). This experience must include activities such as: 1) utilizing fish biology concepts and methodologies to assist in conducting conservation, restoration and management work on anadromous salmonids native to western North America: 2) operating and maintaining electronic marking/tagging equipment including tagging machines (MKIV), coded-wire detection equipment, and mobile marking/tagging trailer and autofish trailers; 3) evaluating biological data, interpreting results, and drawing logical conclusions; 4) utilizing computer hardware and software systems to retrieve data from databases and to develop documents and spreadsheets; and 5) communicating orally and in writing to gather and disseminate information, develop technical reports, and assist in directing and coordinating field personnel on scientific field activities.
OR
D. Have a combination of graduate education and specialized experience. To combine education and experience, first take the total number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned and divide by 18 semester hours (or equivalent); then take the total number of months of experience and divide by 12 months; finally, add the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial), and your resume must show where, when and how you performed the specialized experience defined in item C above to document meeting the Additional Qualification requirement through a combination of education and experience.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and/or your resume must show where, when and how you performed the duties listed in item C.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT, GS-09: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualifications listed above, you must also meet the following additional qualification requirement for the GS-09 grade level:
A. Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal Government (can be obtained in the public or private sector). This experience must include activities such as: 1) utilizing fish biology concepts and methodologies to develop evaluation techniques and coordinate biological data collection on anadromous salmonids native to western North America; 2) operating and maintaining electronic marking/tagging equipment including tagging machines (MKIV), coded-wire detection equipment, and mobile marking/tagging trailer and autofish trailers; 3) utilizing radio telemetry hydro-acoustic telemetry, and full duplex (FDX), and half duplex (HDX) passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag technology to track fish movement and survival; 4) utilizing computer hardware and software for collection and reduction, manipulation, data analysis and modeling, statistical procedures in sampling and experimental design, and evaluation and interpretation; and 5) communicating orally and in writing to gather and disseminate information, develop technical reports, and direct and coordinate field personnel on scientific field activities.
OR
B. Have successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or master's or equivalent graduate degree in fish biology, or a directly related field which equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
OR
C. Have a combination of graduate education and specialized experience. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 18 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial), and your resume must show where, when and how you performed the specialized experience defined in item A above to document meeting the Additional Qualification requirement through a combination of education and experience.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and/or your resume must show where, when and how you performed the duties listed in item B.
Education: For any college courses, graduate work, research, thesis or other non-descript courses listed on your transcript (such as Independent Research), please indicate through your resume or attachment memorandum from an academic professor how each course fulfills the specific education requirement, i.e., state number of semester hours credited, topic of study, grade earned.
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. Applicants can verify accreditation at
Special Instructions For Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the 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 U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit .
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 a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may 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, and veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
Highly 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 position;
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job; and
Qualified - 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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Knowledge of the biology and habitat requirements of anadromous Pacific salmonids and other fishes native to western North America.
Knowledge of the concepts and principles used in assessing impacts of hatchery reform and aquatic habitat restoration actions, particularly Before-After Control Impact studies.
Skill in utilizing computer hardware, software and database systems to retrieve and analyze data.
Oral Communication
Written Communication
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your R sum and other supporting documents specified in the _Required Documents_ section below.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
A complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of Wednesday, December 17, 2014
To begin the process, click the _Apply Online_ button to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the job announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following Vacancy ID 1281518 . Fax your documents to .
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire , and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your R sum
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other Supporting Documents (No Photos Please):
Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
Documentation that you meet any selective factors or screen outs, if applicable.
If you are a displaced Federal employee within in the local commute area of this announcement, you must include ALL the following documents to receive Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration for this vacancy:
1. _Proof you are a displaced Federal employee under 5 CFR 330.702_, e.g., one of the following: RIF Separation Notice; Notice of Proposed Removal for Declining a Transfer of Function; Agency certification of inability to place after termination of work-related disability compensation; OPM Notice of Termination of Disability Annuity; or certification of a Military Reserve Technician or National Guard Technician special disability retirement annuity.
2. _SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show all of the following_: 1) that you held career/career-conditional competitive status in your position of record; 2) the promotional potential of your position of record; and 3) the duty location of your position of record. NOTE: You may need to submit more than one SF-50.
3. _Most Recent Performance Appraisal_. This requirement does not apply if you qualify for ICTAP due to injury compensation or disability annuity.
Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (I/CTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above in accordance with the agency's merit promotion procedures on the rating criteria for this position. For further information about the I/CTAP programs, visit /.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at #icc.
HOW TO CLAIM VETERANS PREFERENCE ( ):
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 SF-15 found . 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 SF-15. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it or call .
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt .
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of The Interior
United States Citizens Term NTE 13 Months Full Time
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Conserving the Nature of America
This is a full-time Term position not-to-exceed 13 months. This appointment may be extended (for a total appointment not-to-exceed four years) without further competition.
JOB
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to design, conduct, and coordinate biological studies to address fishery management issues integral to the Office's program to monitor and evaluate native fish, anadromous salmon, steelhead and lamprey populations, hatcheries, and habitat in the region.
Full Performance Level is: GS-09
U. S. Citizenship is required. Successful completion of a background check is required. An initial one-year probationary period is required. A valid state driver's license is required.
Major Duties, include but are not limited to:
Assisting in development of and acting as lead biologist for field operations focused on implementing hatchery reform and conducting fish population and habitat restoration assessments within the Salmon and Steelhead Program for Marking, Detection, and Technology groups.
Designing sampling protocols and implementing quantitative capture techniques for, as well as, tagging juvenile and adult salmon and steelhead.
Operating, configuring, and maintaining environmental data loggers (temperature, depth, and dissolved oxygen), habitat mapping and sample location equipment (GPS and GIS), and fish monitoring equipment (PIT, and radio telemetry) in streams, rivers, reservoirs and at hatcheries.
Assisting in designing, planning, and evaluating hatchery and habitat studies in the Columbia River, and directs implementation of those studies in support of the Salmon and Steelhead and National Fish Hatchery Program objectives.
Independently operating, maintaining and providing technical guidance and oversight of manual coded-wire tagging units, sampling equipment of autofish marking trailers and PIT tag trailers.
If selected to fill this position at the GS-07 grade level, your duties will be the same as those listed above, but under closer supervision until the full performance level of GS-09 is achieved.
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT - You must meet one of the following Basic Qualification Requirements:
A. Have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological science that included: At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.)
OR
B. Have a combination of education and experience in courses equivalent to a major in biological science (at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester (9 quarter) hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester (18 quarter) hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in paragraph A, above, plus appropriate experience or additional education equivalent to a course of study with a major in the appropriate field as described in A above. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
Note: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial), and/or your resume must show where, when and how you performed fishery biology work to document meeting the Basic Qualification requirement through a combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT, GS-07: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualifications listed above, you must also meet the following additional qualification requirement for the GS-07 grade level:
A. Possess a bachelor's degree in biological science that included: At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields AND meet one of the following under the Superior Academic Achievement provisions: (1) A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.0 or higher) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study; OR (2) A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; OR (3) Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision; OR (4) Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
OR
B. Have one full year of graduate level study in fish biology, or a directly related field which equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
OR
C. Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal Government (can be obtained in the public or private sector). This experience must include activities such as: 1) utilizing fish biology concepts and methodologies to assist in conducting conservation, restoration and management work on anadromous salmonids native to western North America: 2) operating and maintaining electronic marking/tagging equipment including tagging machines (MKIV), coded-wire detection equipment, and mobile marking/tagging trailer and autofish trailers; 3) evaluating biological data, interpreting results, and drawing logical conclusions; 4) utilizing computer hardware and software systems to retrieve data from databases and to develop documents and spreadsheets; and 5) communicating orally and in writing to gather and disseminate information, develop technical reports, and assist in directing and coordinating field personnel on scientific field activities.
OR
D. Have a combination of graduate education and specialized experience. To combine education and experience, first take the total number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned and divide by 18 semester hours (or equivalent); then take the total number of months of experience and divide by 12 months; finally, add the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial), and your resume must show where, when and how you performed the specialized experience defined in item C above to document meeting the Additional Qualification requirement through a combination of education and experience.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and/or your resume must show where, when and how you performed the duties listed in item C.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT, GS-09: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualifications listed above, you must also meet the following additional qualification requirement for the GS-09 grade level:
A. Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal Government (can be obtained in the public or private sector). This experience must include activities such as: 1) utilizing fish biology concepts and methodologies to develop evaluation techniques and coordinate biological data collection on anadromous salmonids native to western North America; 2) operating and maintaining electronic marking/tagging equipment including tagging machines (MKIV), coded-wire detection equipment, and mobile marking/tagging trailer and autofish trailers; 3) utilizing radio telemetry hydro-acoustic telemetry, and full duplex (FDX), and half duplex (HDX) passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag technology to track fish movement and survival; 4) utilizing computer hardware and software for collection and reduction, manipulation, data analysis and modeling, statistical procedures in sampling and experimental design, and evaluation and interpretation; and 5) communicating orally and in writing to gather and disseminate information, develop technical reports, and direct and coordinate field personnel on scientific field activities.
OR
B. Have successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or master's or equivalent graduate degree in fish biology, or a directly related field which equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
OR
C. Have a combination of graduate education and specialized experience. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 18 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial), and your resume must show where, when and how you performed the specialized experience defined in item A above to document meeting the Additional Qualification requirement through a combination of education and experience.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and/or your resume must show where, when and how you performed the duties listed in item B.
Education: For any college courses, graduate work, research, thesis or other non-descript courses listed on your transcript (such as Independent Research), please indicate through your resume or attachment memorandum from an academic professor how each course fulfills the specific education requirement, i.e., state number of semester hours credited, topic of study, grade earned.
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. Applicants can verify accreditation at
Special Instructions For Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the 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 U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit .
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 a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may 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, and veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
Highly 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 position;
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job; and
Qualified - 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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Knowledge of the biology and habitat requirements of anadromous Pacific salmonids and other fishes native to western North America.
Knowledge of the concepts and principles used in assessing impacts of hatchery reform and aquatic habitat restoration actions, particularly Before-After Control Impact studies.
Skill in utilizing computer hardware, software and database systems to retrieve and analyze data.
Oral Communication
Written Communication
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your R sum and other supporting documents specified in the _Required Documents_ section below.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
A complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of Wednesday, December 17, 2014
To begin the process, click the _Apply Online_ button to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the job announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following Vacancy ID 1281518 . Fax your documents to .
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire , and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your R sum
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other Supporting Documents (No Photos Please):
Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
Documentation that you meet any selective factors or screen outs, if applicable.
If you are a displaced Federal employee within in the local commute area of this announcement, you must include ALL the following documents to receive Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration for this vacancy:
1. _Proof you are a displaced Federal employee under 5 CFR 330.702_, e.g., one of the following: RIF Separation Notice; Notice of Proposed Removal for Declining a Transfer of Function; Agency certification of inability to place after termination of work-related disability compensation; OPM Notice of Termination of Disability Annuity; or certification of a Military Reserve Technician or National Guard Technician special disability retirement annuity.
2. _SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show all of the following_: 1) that you held career/career-conditional competitive status in your position of record; 2) the promotional potential of your position of record; and 3) the duty location of your position of record. NOTE: You may need to submit more than one SF-50.
3. _Most Recent Performance Appraisal_. This requirement does not apply if you qualify for ICTAP due to injury compensation or disability annuity.
Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (I/CTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above in accordance with the agency's merit promotion procedures on the rating criteria for this position. For further information about the I/CTAP programs, visit /.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at #icc.
HOW TO CLAIM VETERANS PREFERENCE ( ):
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 SF-15 found . 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 SF-15. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it or call .
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt .
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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