Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) | Fort Knox, KY

visit http: ///reserve/jobs. html Amended vacancy announcement: changed closing date from 12/12/2023 to 12/29/2023. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U. S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR). This position requires a valid State Driver's license. This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation. This position requires a medical examination prior to employment. This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In

order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Tools and Parts Attendant without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: perform common operations

of a tools and parts room; determine, identify, and select tools and parts described by users for their intended use; determine methods and techniques for setting up and shifting storage locations; and determine when tools and equipment should be routed to appropriate shops for possible repairs.

Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Employee frequently lifts and carries tools, parts, supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds with hand trucks, dollies and forklifts available for use in handling heavier items.. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U. S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary is based on the local prevailing rate. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit www. dfas. mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment. Read more Benefits Help Review our benefits

least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position. Must have current health backssment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and Do D policy including annual influenza vaccinations.

A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable). Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required. May be subject to an irregular hours, evening

and or weekends. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check. Travel to on and off post locations required. Qualifications 1. Successful completion of a 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study which directly relates to the appropriate CYS field consistent with: - For positions in Child Development (CDC) Facilities: The education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as related behavioral science 2.

In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required:

- Experience working as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant, Lead Child and Youth Program Technician, Child and Youth Site Leader or as a successful graduate of an Army CYS Services/Land Grant University Intern Program or similar program.

- Ability to select, train, and supervise direct in-ratio staff. - Ability to develop and implement child and youth facility-based programs. - The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. - Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.

OR 1. A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in a subject matter field (24 semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above), plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described above. 2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required: - 12 months of directly related work experience as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant, Lead Child and Youth Program Technician, Child and Youth Site Leader or as a successful graduate of an Army CYS Services/Land Grant University Intern Program or similar program.

- Ability to develop and implement CYS facility-based programs. - The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. - Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. Education Proof of education is required at the time of application, if applicable Additional information The original close date of 11/16/2023 was extended due to a low applicant pool.

Referrals may be sent upon request. Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U. S. Citizens and Non-Citizens within the local commuting area of Fort Knox, KY. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration. ) Proof of education is required at the time of application. Manual Application If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form.

All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. PCS Costs: Payment Permanent of Change of Station (PCS) cost is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF) Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Other: This is a Full -Time position with a minimum workweek of 40 hours and eligible for benefits. Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, publicfileshare.

chra. army. mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions. pdf Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit www. saferfederalworkforce. gov/faq/vaccinations/. Read more Benefits Help Review our benefits

process, we recommend including full contact information for professional and personal references on your resume. Duties Performs a wide variety of public service duties such as circulation, reference/reader's advisory, database searching, collection maintenance, programming, marketing, displays/publicity, interlibrary loans and reserves.

Performs a wide variety of technical service duties: cataloging/copy cataloging, ordering/receiving/processing/accounting for and de-acquisitioning of library materials and shelf inventories. Performs selected administrative management duties to include ensuring internal controls are in place in public services and/or technical services. May manage a

branch library or serve as a lead departmental library technician. Trains others in the performance of library technician duties. May perform physical activity.

Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation. Health and immunizations are required. Qualifications One year of work

experience that equipped the applicant with practical knowledge of library or related information services, tools, and methods and procedures.

Experience must have been gained at the next lower level. Highly Preferred Have a background or experience in providing programming based on STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics) curricula. Be detail oriented and well organized. At least one year experience providing customer service in an Army MWR Library and/or public library. Applicants who meet the HIGHLY PREFERRED CRITERIA will be referred to the hiring manager first. To review the complete position description, click. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities: NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF) NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE) NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV) NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV) Your completed application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your qualifications for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position as described in this vacancy announcement.

Required Documents The following documents must be submitted with your application: Resume The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service DA Form 3433, Marriage Certificate, ISMP Card PCS Orders Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action PDN-9ad5dec6-901b-8e8d44b2154b

today!1st Year Salary $33,906-$41,6372nd Year Salary $34,584-$43,801 Duties As a Student Trainee (Human Resources), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to: Assist in utilizing a wide range of human resources practices and policies to provide human resources advisory and technical services to management.

Perform developmental assignments in several personnel functions. Coordinate with organizations to ensure the accuracy of human resources related data. Provide prepared general information to customers regarding appropriate action officers for different functions/serviced organizations

and job-seeking tools. Requirements Conditions of Employment A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy. A post-secondary student appointment expires 120 days after completion of the designated academic course of study, unless the student is selected for noncompetitive conversion.

Post-secondary students being converted to positions covered under Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) must be backssed prior to non-competitive conversion. May be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, to include the conversion out grade at the GS-07 and corresponding full performance grade at the GS-11. If converted to a permanent position,

selectee may be required to meet additional conditions of employment.

If converted to a permanent position, selectee may be provided relocation assistance subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Qualifications This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. The Student Intern Program offers post-secondary students 12 weeks of full-time employment, up to 480 hours, during the summer months.

Employment dates will vary depending on when summer break begins for each college, however, the earliest start date is the end of May. Actual length of employment is contingent upon budget and workload. Employment is intended to continue each subsequent year during the summer months while the student is enrolled in a degree program. MAY be non-competitively converted to a career/career-conditional appointment within 120 days of successful completion of academic program. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location. Who May Apply : To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below: Post-Secondary Student: a person who, (1) is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and (2) is making satisfactory progress towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and (3) has completed (or will complete by December 2023) at least one year of the program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.

g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience. Additional information about transcripts is. GS-03 Minimum Qualifications: Education : To qualify at the GS-03 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2023) 1 academic year of post-high school study (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university).

GS-04 Minimum Qualifications: Education : To qualify at the GS-04 level, students must have completed (or will complete by December 2023) 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree (one year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university). How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, 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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i. e. HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).

If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable You must submit a copy of your transcript to determine eligibility under this hiring authority. Further, if you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a supporting transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified.

Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected, official transcripts are required. If you received Advanced Placement (AP) credits, you MUST also submit either your high school transcripts showing your AP grades or your AP Exam Score from the College Board. You MUST submit your unofficial college transcripts with your application to include transfer courses, credit hours and grades to calculate GPA. Applicants who fail to provide transcripts will be marked as insufficient and will not receive consideration for this position. See: NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. PDN-9acdca54-d953-4cde-a76f-4b2cdb00168f