Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)
About the role
This announcement is a planned management action – a promotion of an employee through competitive procedures when an encumbered position has been upgraded due to the addition of higher‑graded duties. The Area of Consideration is limited to the U.S. Corps of Engineers Northwestern Walla Walla District, with consideration also given to Army employees with competitive status.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required (proof must be provided).
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- One‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates fitness and continued employment advancing the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection subject to Department of Defense referral system restrictions for displaced employees.
- If a reemployed annuitant, refer to the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Reasonable Accommodation requests for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments must be submitted prior to starting the assessments; decisions are case‑by‑case and assessments must be completed within 48 hours of receiving the URL if issued after the announcement closes.
Qualifications
Position is part of the Engineers and Scientists (Non‑Construction) Career Program under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. Open to current employees of the U.S. Corps of Engineers Northwestern Walla Walla District and Army employees with competitive status; management may select at any of the grade levels announced, with noncompetitive promotion potential to the target grade.
Pay
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Schedule
Full‑time seasonal position with rotating shifts; duty time runs approximately March through November.