Biological Science Technician applicants have rated the interview process at National Park Service with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 90% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Biological Science Technician roles take an average of 82 days to get hired, when considering 10 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at National Park Service overall takes an average of 61 days.
Common stages of the interview process at National Park Service as a Biological Science Technician according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 32%
Background check: 23%
One on one interview: 14%
Drug test: 14%
Skills test: 9%
Personality test: 5%
Presentation: 5%
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at National Park Service in Feb 2021
Interview
The interview process was professional and personable. I didn't feel overwhelmed with questions or information given to me during the interview. My interviewers were also very honest and open with me about my potential daily tasks and the work environment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were at the ramp and encountered a difficult boater or visitor during boat inspections, how would you handle the situation. (no right or wrong answer)
The interview was 30 minutes long with a series of questions relevant to the position and about your experience. There was also a brief description of the position. The meeting was conducted through Microsoft teams with leaders of the positions.
I interviewed at National Park Service (Fritch, TX)
Interview
Phone call with lead and supervisor. It was a really good set of questions and the interviewer did a good job of making it feel more like a conversation and less like an interrogation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you feel about hiking long distances and camping out for days at a time?
How much do you know about identifying plants in the field?