Oʻahu
United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services Hawaii
2 Biological Science Technicians (Wildlife), AD-0404-4/5/6
$30,086.00 - $48,781.00 depending on experience level
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be 18 years old
• If male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions (proof of registration and/or exemption required) Website: http://www.sss.gov
Applicant must provide the following:
• Resume that includes all qualifying and applicable experience, including number of hours per week worked in each position; dates of work; references; and other relative information
• Transcripts (if qualifying on education)
• DD-214 (Member 4 copy) and/or VA letter required for applicable Veteran preference. Current active duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
• OF-306. The OF-306 form may be obtained from address listed, or downloaded from http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp
• If you are currently a Federal employee, include a copy of the most recent performance appraisal or a statement that the rating is at least Fully Successful and the date of the rating.
Additional materials not listed above (i.e. position descriptions, training certificates, etc.) may not be considered. Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted to the contact office and must be POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Interested individuals should send a resume, completed OF-306, transcripts, supplemental information, and veteran's documentation (if applicable) to the following address:
Contact Office:
Gabrielle Mendoza, Program Support Specialist
USDA Wildlife Services
3375 Koapaka St Suite H-420
Honolulu, HI 96819
Gabrielle.n.mendoza@aphis.usda.gov
808-838-2846
Deadline to receive application materials is 4:30 p.m. HST October 9, 2017. Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter. If you have any questions, or if you need copies of forms identified above, please call 808-838-2846.
The position is an Excepted Service, thirteen-month term appointment, Not to Exceed 13 months, with benefits. This position may be extended up to a total of 4 years.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time maxi-flex position, 80-hour pay period, no overtime. NTE 13 months with possibility of renewal at end of term. Person selected for this position will not begin until after October 1, 2017.
This position will be located in Wildlife Services (WS) Western Region, Island of Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Primary work area will be at Honolulu International Airport. "Relocation Costs Will Not Be Paid For This Position"
This position is located in the Wildlife Services (WS) Program, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Island of Oahu, Hawaii. The work is primarily concerned with the Wildlife Services operations at Oahu District Airports relating to the cessation, alleviation or mitigation of hazards created by birds and mammals in an airfield environment.
The incumbent will provide technical assistance and conduct wildlife damage management activities in an integrated wildlife damage management (WDM) approach to prevent or reduce economic loss to property and agriculture or to protect human health and safety.
Incumbent monitors wildlife behavior and abundance on airports and surrounding properties and may collect data for formal Wildlife Hazard Assessments at the airport and surrounding environment.
Incumbent will be required to be familiar with and to use various devices, tools, firearms, toxicants, pyrotechnics and related equipment used in wildlife damage management.
Incumbent will be expected to be able to identify damage from wildlife species as it pertains to airports, and the incumbent will be expected to assist in the implementation of appropriate corrective action, if warranted.
The incumbent complies with federal, state, and local regulations and assists airports with compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, Federal Air Regulations, NEPA, and Department of Defense Regulations.
Incumbent will keep accurate written records of activities for the cooperator and Wildlife Services program using prescribed formats and procedures. Incumbent prepares and submits routine and special reports regarding daily, weekly, or monthly activities, observations, and events. Incumbent participates in required training sessions, on-the-job developmental activities and temporary details.
Incumbent presents program information and conducts training for various groups, including airport organizations, educational institutions, industry groups, and state extension programs. Incumbent may be required to pass Certified Applicator examination, as required of persons who use restricted-use pesticides.
Incumbent coordinates animal damage control efforts with cooperators and cooperator's contractors, and other federal, state, local agencies. Incumbent must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices, and equipment.
The incumbent completes other duties as assigned.
To qualify applicants MUST meet all minimum qualification requirements, except Medical Requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience Requirements AD-0404-04/05/06 Airport Biological Science Technician:
Applicants can qualify by meeting the experience or education requirements specified below:
Specialized experience at the AD-0404-4 Grade Level:
Applicant must have 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience to perform the work of the position. This experience may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors. Must demonstrate experience in:
• Using wildlife damage control techniques (including, but not limited to) predator, rodent and bird control toxicants, techniques, traps, snares and formulating scents and baits;
• Prepare reports regarding activities, observations, events, and other relevant data collected;
• Inspect and survey areas with the ability to recognize various wildlife;
• Meeting and communicating with individuals or groups; and
• Recognize habits, characteristics, and habitats occupied by a variety of avian and mammalian wildlife species.
OR
Education at the GS-4
• For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-3. At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to the position to be filled.
Specialized experience at the AD-0404-5 Grade Level:
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level (GS-4) in the Federal service. This experience may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors. Must demonstrate experience in:
• Identifying North American wildlife species.
• The principles of wildlife ecology and management.
• Conducting basic computer operations for record keeping, data analysis, report writing and correspondence
• Selecting appropriate wildlife damage management strategies, techniques, and tools and apply them to specific situations
OR
Education substitution at the AD-5 Level:
AD-5: A full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses, such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been in wildlife biology, ecology, or management.
AD-404-06 Level-- all requirements of the AD-0404-5 level and Specialized Experience in:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level ADS-5) in the Federal service that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sector. Must demonstrate experience in:
• Dealing with human-wildlife conflicts and principles of wildlife damage management
• The requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Federal Air Regulations
• Conducting wildlife counts and abundance surveys
• The use of firearms, traps, snares, pesticides, immobilizing drugs, pyrotechnics, electronic harassment devices, and other non-lethal control tools
• Airport Wildlife Hazard Management
• Using computers for word processing, spreadsheets, GIS and database applications
OR
Education substitution at the AD-6 Level:
Completion of at least 18 semester hours of graduate level education with an emphasis on wildlife.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
You are qualifying for the position based on education.
You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must obtain or have a valid Hawaii driver's license. Operation of Government-owned or leased vehicles is required.
• Must have ability to obtain appropriate firearms certification. Use of firearms is required. Applicant will have to undergo background check under provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment.
• As a condition of employment, appropriate security clearance is required for this position.
• Position is subject to random and applicant drug testing.
• Must have demonstrated communications skills and ability to use specialized electronic equipment such as GPS, computers, and telemetry devices.
• Must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, watercraft, firearms, control devices, and equipment.
SUPPLEMENTAL EXPERIENCE
The following questions MUST be answered separately and attached to your application. Keep responses to no more than 1-page per question. Failure to answer the questions will exclude you from consideration.
1. Describe your knowledge, skills, and ability of biological and social principles, specifically including integrated wildlife damage management concepts and practices.
2. Describe your knowledge, skills, and ability to employ wildlife damage management techniques, devices and equipment to efficiently resolve wildlife conflicts
3. Describe your knowledge, skills, and ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a variety of publics and to document work activities.
4. Describe your knowledge, skills, and ability to meet and deal with individuals from a variety of organizations and agencies to accomplish common goals and resolve complex issues.
5. Describe knowledge, skills of and experience with computers, and the ability to use a management information system (MIS)
NOTE: False statements on any part of the applications or accompanying forms or sheets may be cause for disqualification or later removal from the position.
Emergency Response - APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. It is difficult to predict the frequency with which such emergency situations may occur - and could range from several emergencies in a year to none over the course of many years. In the event that you are called upon to support an emergency program, this may require irregular working hours, including overtime, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. While some emergency program support assignments may be able to be performed at the employee's current duty station, in other cases employees may be asked to go on-site to a temporary duty state location. In addition, it may be necessary for employees to participate in multiple rotations to an emergency program assignment. Attempts will be made to keep disruption to the employee to a minimum.
Failure to follow application instructions regarding filing appropriate forms and answering questions may result in loss of employment considerations for this position. All applications must be signed, dated, and received by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO URINALYSIS TO SCREEN FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON A NEGATIVE DRUG TEST RESULT. INCUMBENTS OF THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO URINALYSIS TO SCREEN FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE ON AN ONGOING BASIS AFTER APPOINTMENT, AS DIRECTED.
Carrying a firearm is a condition of employment - In the passing of the Lautenberg Amendment, Congress passed legislation which prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing a firearm or ammunition. If selected you will be required to sign the form, "Inquiry for Positions Requiring Possession of Firearms," certifying that you meet this criteria.
All candidates will be considered without regarding to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor.
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