Biological Science Technician (Plants)
Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-6 level:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Examples of this experience may include:
Perform tasks such as weed management and irrigation; seed production, processing, and handling to ensure quality control; perform routine and reoccurring research techniques or procedures; operate and maintain equipment for vegetation monitoring and data collection and collect, prepare, and evaluate plant samples; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
Completion of one year of graduate-level education leading to a master's degree, if directly related to the position;OR Combination of education and
Experience:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-7 level:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level in the federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Examples of this experience may include:
irrigate, fertilize, and apply pesticides; establish, monitor, and maintain seed and plant production fields and inventory; monitor planting for pest or other problems and address issues; operation, maintenance, and repair of various types of farm agricultural equipment; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
Completion of one year of graduate-level education leading to a master's degree, if directly related to the position; OR Combination of education and
Experience:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-8 level:
Applicant must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Examples of this experience may include:
develop and improve methods to handle new and unfamiliar seed and planting stock; irrigate, fertilize, and apply pesticides; establish, monitor, and maintain seed and plant production fields and inventory; monitor planting for pest or other problems and address issues; operation, maintenance, and repair of various types of farm agricultural equipment; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
Completion of two (2) full years of graduate-level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position; OR Combination of education and
Experience:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above. Time in grade:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-07 grade level for consideration for the GS-08). 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Examples of this experience may include:
Perform tasks such as weed management and irrigation; seed production, processing, and handling to ensure quality control; perform routine and reoccurring research techniques or procedures; operate and maintain equipment for vegetation monitoring and data collection and collect, prepare, and evaluate plant samples; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
Completion of one year of graduate-level education leading to a master's degree, if directly related to the position;OR Combination of education and
Experience:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-7 level:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level in the federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Examples of this experience may include:
irrigate, fertilize, and apply pesticides; establish, monitor, and maintain seed and plant production fields and inventory; monitor planting for pest or other problems and address issues; operation, maintenance, and repair of various types of farm agricultural equipment; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
Completion of one year of graduate-level education leading to a master's degree, if directly related to the position; OR Combination of education and
Experience:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-8 level:
Applicant must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Examples of this experience may include:
develop and improve methods to handle new and unfamiliar seed and planting stock; irrigate, fertilize, and apply pesticides; establish, monitor, and maintain seed and plant production fields and inventory; monitor planting for pest or other problems and address issues; operation, maintenance, and repair of various types of farm agricultural equipment; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
Completion of two (2) full years of graduate-level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position; OR Combination of education and
Experience:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above. Time in grade:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-07 grade level for consideration for the GS-08). 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $62,269 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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