- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-MWRO-19-10567904-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 1, 2019 to Monday, August 12, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
This position may be filled in any of the following series: Archaeologist, GS-0193, Historian, GS-0170, Anthropologist, GS-0190, Biologist, GS-0401 or Ecologist, GS-0408. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item.
1.
From the descriptions below (A through E), select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the basic education requirement for Archaeologist, GS-0193.
2.
From the descriptions below (A through C), select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the basic education requirement for Historian, GS-0170.
3.
From the descriptions below (A through C), select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the basic education requirement for Anthropologist, GS-0190.
4.
From the descriptions below (A through C), select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the basic education requirement for Biologist, GS-0401.
5.
From the descriptions below (A through B), select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the basic education requirement for Ecologist, GS-0408.
Minimum Qualifications
6.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the Archaeologist, GS-0193-14, Anthropologist, GS-0190-14, Historian, GS-0170-14, Biologist, GS-0401-14 or Ecologist, GS-0408-14 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
MANAGEMENT
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Manage a regional professional science research program.
8.
Facilitate delivery of professional science research through host and partner universities and agreements.
9.
Manage programs and agreements to protect sensitive habitats, and threatened and endangered animal and plant species.
10.
Direct the use of technical approaches and tools including geographic information systems.
11.
Prepare, develop, implement and monitor budget requests, funding packages, and project proposals.
12.
Develop and implement an integrated program of natural, social, and cultural resource programs.
13.
Develop partnerships and secure outside sources of support from federal, state, academic, and private organizations in conducting cooperative research efforts.
14.
Leverage internal and external funds and resources to support natural resources program goals and to expand science projects through university and other partners.
15.
Provide advice, guidance or direction to partners and other professionals on regulations and procedures.
16.
Provide scientific/technical leadership in providing an integrated and responsive research program at the regional and service-wide levels.
Strategic Thinking
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Coordinate or advise on complex environmental issues such as climate change, and landscape ecology.
18.
Coordinate regional/partner research programs and agreements through university (host) on integrated resource management and science.
19.
Coordinate the surveying, monitoring, analyzing and evaluating of natural resources to consider multiple land uses while preserving the area's ecological viability.
20.
Advise management, other scientists and professionals and the public on natural resources matters.
21.
Participate in meetings with division and park staff, universities, management team members, contractors, community leaders, other Federal and State regulatory agency officials.
22.
Advise supervisors and managers one-on-one, about topics that affect management decisions as a regular part of your job.
PLAN, PRIORITIZE, AND AGREEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Plan, develop, and coordinate a complex program of natural resource management and research in disciplines such as climate change, ecology, geology, hydrology, marine ecology, integrated pest management, toxicology, environmental restoration, resource monitoring, data management, and GIS.
24.
Prepare or advise on natural resources regulations and guidance including climate change, air quality, water quality, and endangered species.
25.
Develop environmental reports and recommendations.
26.
Prepare written technical documents such as guidelines, specifications, project proposals, complex narrative reports, agreements, letters and memos.
27.
Provide administrative oversight for effective development, management, and accountability of cooperative and task agreements.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Develop or maintain external partnerships relative to natural resource management and/or science geared to protection of natural resources on park lands.
29.
Make verbal presentations before varied groups.
30.
Conduct meetings to explain, discuss, and resolve issues with peers and higher levels within the organization.
31.
Negotiate issues among parties with differing interests to gain agreement on changes affecting the program or work product.