Biological Science Technician (Plants)
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Specialized Experience Requirement:
Grade GS-06:
One (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-05 grade level. Examples of specialized experience must include one or more of the following:
Performed technical processes, procedures and techniques related to seed processing and seed extraction; applied basic principles of horticulture, botany, forestry, and biology; identified species and their habitats; utilized computer software required for data input and retrieval, routine analysis, inventories, biological evaluations, and monitoring; preformed operations and maintenance of complex equipment systems common to plant propagation Grade GS-07:
One (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-06 grade level. Examples of specialized experience must include one or more of the following:
Grown seedlings, prepared seed/media, sowed and transplanted, fertilized, irrigated, and controlled insects and diseases; Maintained proper environmental conditions for seed beds and ensured accurate recording of chemical applications, cultural treatments and seedling inventories; Performed full range of moderately complex and recurring seed extraction techniques; maintained, calibrated, and modified complex/specialized equipment; Inventoried and ordered supplies, packaged plant material and/or seeds using accepted practices; developed reports of seed lot processed data; Independently planed, organized and performed all activities involved with the shipment of native plant material and/or seed, including data management, client contact and billing. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., 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. Work
Experience:
Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day, month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent, temporary or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete, inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Grade GS-06:
One (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-05 grade level. Examples of specialized experience must include one or more of the following:
Performed technical processes, procedures and techniques related to seed processing and seed extraction; applied basic principles of horticulture, botany, forestry, and biology; identified species and their habitats; utilized computer software required for data input and retrieval, routine analysis, inventories, biological evaluations, and monitoring; preformed operations and maintenance of complex equipment systems common to plant propagation Grade GS-07:
One (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-06 grade level. Examples of specialized experience must include one or more of the following:
Grown seedlings, prepared seed/media, sowed and transplanted, fertilized, irrigated, and controlled insects and diseases; Maintained proper environmental conditions for seed beds and ensured accurate recording of chemical applications, cultural treatments and seedling inventories; Performed full range of moderately complex and recurring seed extraction techniques; maintained, calibrated, and modified complex/specialized equipment; Inventoried and ordered supplies, packaged plant material and/or seeds using accepted practices; developed reports of seed lot processed data; Independently planed, organized and performed all activities involved with the shipment of native plant material and/or seed, including data management, client contact and billing. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., 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. Work
Experience:
Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day, month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent, temporary or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete, inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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