BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE STUDENT TRAINEE

• Trainee performs a variety of assignments in carrying out the overall district policies and procedures concerning the natural resource management and conservation.
• Assist with habitat management activities such as prescribed burnings, reforestation, native grass plantings, edge development, shoreline erosion abatements, wildlife food plantings, and the establishment of underwater structures.
• Provides visitor assistance, including responding to emergency calls and investigates accidents, complaints, disturbances, and other problem
• Explain and enforce rules and regulations to project visitors and disseminates project information.
• Assist in the preparation of real estate compliance reports.
• Investigate and reports to supervisor any trespass or other violations, describes the extent of any problem, and reports the name of witnesses and/or trespassers when possible.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires travel up to 25% for this position.
• This position requires a valid drivers license .
• This position requires a pre-employment physical as a new federal employee.
• This position requires to serve a one-year probationary period as a new federal employee.
• This position requires to sing a Post-Secondary Student Participant Agreement for post-secondary students.
• 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.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires to fill out a mobility agreement.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of a post-secondary student as defined below: Your transcripts or proof of enrollment will be required as part of your application package. And Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate’s degree.

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 at least two year of the program. Position may be converted to permanent after completion of degree without competition, following Office of Personnel Management regulatory requirements.

Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

To qualify for a GS-04, students must have completed two full academic years of post-high school study or have an associate’s degree.

I am a current student in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate on a full or half time basis. (NOTE: If you indicate “yes” for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your class schedule for current/future semester/quarter, letter of enrollment, pre-registration schedule/transcript(s).Position may be converted to permanent after completion of degree without competition, following Office of Personnel Management regulatory requirements. Student Trainee Responsibilities:

• Provide proof of enrollment necessary
• Notify the agency of any change in your enrollment status and/or work schedule
• Maintain at least a half-time course load as defined by the educational institution
• Remain in good academic standing
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 and above
• Adhere to an established work schedule
• Adhere to the Intern Program requirements
• Participate in agency training classes or programs
• Perform, successfully, the assigned duties listed in your position description
• Observe all workplace rules

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Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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:

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
• This is a Career Program (CP) – 18 – Engineers & Scientists (Construction) position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on
• 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
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• This certificate will remain open for 90 days after announcement has closed.
• Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.