- Position Title
- PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (AIR RESOURCES)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- DE-10571276-19-VG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 27, 2019 to Friday, October 4, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
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.
3.
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:
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.
If yes, confirm:
- 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.
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Physical Scientist (Air Resource Specialist) position with the Federal government. The following questions are designed to measure your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for this position. All applicants must supply transcripts or other supporting documentation that demonstrates how they meet the educational and/or experience requirements for the position. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how you meet the BASIC requirement for Physical Scientist (Air Resource Specialist) GS 1301-13. Must provide transcripts.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for Physical Scientist (Air Resource Specialist) GS 1301-13. Be sure your resume supports the response you select.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop procedures, policies, and regulations that meet all environmental, legal, and technical requirements.
4.
Develops policy and guidance on air quality and climate data collection, analysis and storage, as well as model application, testing and validation.
5.
Recommend revisions to policies or procedures to correct deficiencies.
6.
Resolve air quality issues specific to Arctic and sub-Arctic climates.
7.
Determine the appropriate model choice for projects.
8.
Modify existing models for specific uses.
9.
Interpret findings of an air quality and/or climate impact assessment prepared to disclose reasonably foreseeable impacts from a proposed action (and alternatives) in order to meet existing regulatory requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA).
10.
Analyze air pollutant processes and the influence climate has on public land resources.
11.
Analyze data for potential impacts of criteria pollutants.
12.
Apply ecological theories, principles, techniques and practices, and concepts of chemistry, toxicology, air quality, meteorology and climate change.
13.
Interpret court decisions relating to air resource management and legal effect on air resource on public lands.
14.
Prescribe air quality impact mitigation based on results from air dispersion modeling runs and interpretations.
15.
Advise management regarding specific program requirements and responsibility.
16.
Provide program leadership, management, and coordination regarding air resource projects.
17.
Facilitate meetings to resolve complex and technical issues regarding various topics.
18.
Provide guidance and technical expertise on issues related to climate change, including its relationship and incorporation into the planning process.
19.
Serve on an interdisciplinary team that collaborates in developing new policies or procedures.
20.
Prepare briefings, reports and formal recommendations to senior leadership and management.
21.
Prepare information briefings, reports, policy guidance, and formal recommendation for leadership teams.
22.
Manage program budget to ensure funds are allocated appropriately.