- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary (Climate Change Science and Adaptation Coordinator)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-NRSS-19-10576475-MP-OPM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 26, 2019 to Wednesday, September 18, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. The following questions address if you are eligible to apply to this job opportunity announcement through Merit Promotion procedures. You will only be considered under the options you have selected. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the following criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. Please refer to the announcement for additional information. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement to be considered.
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
(1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you: • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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.
5.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information, review: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/family-of-overseas-employees/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information, review: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/family-of-overseas-employees/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
6.
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) AND you held the same grade level or a lower grade level with no promotion potential as the position being announced?
OR
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service AND do you the have same grade level or one grade level lower with no promotion potential equivalent to the position being announced?
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2 in block 24) AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1 in block 34).
OR
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service AND do you the have same grade level or one grade level lower with no promotion potential equivalent to the position being announced?
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2 in block 24) AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1 in block 34).
7.
Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments ; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)?
-OR
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointements in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF- 50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information please go to:Appointment ForeignService Employees
-OR
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointements in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF- 50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information please go to:Appointment ForeignService Employees
8.
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.
9.
Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management and current with?
OR
Are you an Employee under Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management?
For more information please review: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs-Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104(1) and (3)].
- Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employees of the Department of Defense
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Corporation for National and Community Service
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
- The Department of Defense (The Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System) Agreement
OR
Are you an Employee under Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management?
- Postal Career Service Employees
- Postal Rate Commission Employees
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employees
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employees
For more information please review: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
10.
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency (The Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, the Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Reclamation) and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47. For more information review, https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/land-management-workforce-flexibility-act.htm
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations or references from supervisors (if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal) for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations or references from supervisors (if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal) for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
11.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
12.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and you have held a position at the same or higher grade level as this position with the same or higher promotion potential in a permanent position?
OR
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same or higher grade as this position with the same or higher promotion potential in a permanent position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 should document how you meet the above requirements including grade levels and full performance levels of current/past positions. You may need to submit more than one SF-50.Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must also reflect:
OR
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same or higher grade as this position with the same or higher promotion potential in a permanent position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 should document how you meet the above requirements including grade levels and full performance levels of current/past positions. You may need to submit more than one SF-50.Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must also reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
13.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment? For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
14.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Attention: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
Attention: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
- All applicants must submit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor or, if one is unavailable, a statement as to why it is not available (including if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level).
- Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for the position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification against the information you provided in your resume and/or supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that most accurately describes how you meet the Basic Requirements for a Biologist, GS-0401-14 position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. If qualifying based on experience, your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Read all responses before making your selection. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that most accurately describes how you meet the Basic Requirements for an Ecologist, GS-0408-14 position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Read all responses before making your selection. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, you must have specialized experience. This section will be used to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications needed to qualify for an Interdisciplinary (Climate Change Science and Adaptation Coordinator), GS-0401/0408-14 position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Read all responses before making your selection. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that most accurately describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position at the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service. Read all responses before making your selection.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, education and/or training carrying out each task using the scale provided. Please select only one letter for each item.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Provide work direction and guidance to others by distributing and delegating duties/ tasks accordingly.
5.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Develop performance standards and accurately evaluate employee work performance.
7.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Establish and maintain a work environment that reflects sensitivity to individual/employee diversity and promotes a "team" environment within the workforce.
9.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Address employee conduct issues through informal or formal disciplinary actions such as warnings and reprimands.
11.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
12.
Coach and mentor employees to improve their skills and performance and foster development of collaboration and leadership skills in employees.
13.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
14.
Develop annual and long term staff work plans that meet program goals, and operate within budgetary limits and staff capacity of an organization.
15.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Develop work plans and schedules, scopes of work, cost estimates, and proposals to justify funding requests and accomplish goals.
17.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
18.
Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to enhance knowledge and best practices on climate change adaptation across sectors.
19.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
20.
Develop and apply decision support tools that address climate change in decisions, such as scenario planning, structured decision making, etc.
21.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
22.
Apply statutes, regulations, management policies, and information regarding local and regional conditions to frame conservation and resource management goals under conditions of a changing climate.
23.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
24.
Understand and translate results from global/general and regional circulation models and downscaled climate models to inform natural and cultural resource, facility, and recreation use managers of implications for the resources and infrastructure they manage.
25.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
26.
Develop and implement adaptation projects and case studies, including targeted and prototype projects.
27.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
28.
Provide technical support on the appropriate use of climate projections in vulnerability assessments, impact or risk analyses, and adaptation planning across multiple sectors including natural resources (terrestrial, aquatic, marine), cultural resources, infrastructure, recreation, etc.
29.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
30.
Facilitate cooperation among interdisciplinary teams of research scientists, managers, technical staff, and non-governmental organizations to build synergy, develop common goals, and promote more effective climate change adaptation strategies across jurisdictions with varied missions.
31.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
32.
Negotiate and develop cooperative and interagency agreements and other cooperative instruments to accomplish resource stewardship goals.
33.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
34.
Exercise diplomacy and sound judgment in collaboration with representatives of entities such as federal and state agencies, Native American nations and tribes, universities, and other organizations.
35.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
36.
Apply the authorities of laws, regulations and policies regarding public land management, conservation of natural resources, and preservation of cultural resources, such as the National Park Service Organic Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, etc.
37.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
38.
Work closely with planners and managers to incorporate scientific findings and climate change scenarios in strategic plans, and management decisions and actions.
39.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
40.
Compose and deliver oral presentations to diverse scientific and managerial groups, media, and the general public.
41.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
42.
Present complex and controversial information in a clear, concise, and logical fashion to technical and non-technical audiences, such as resource specialists, managers, and other federal state, and tribal entities, scientists, partner and constituency groups, media, and the public.
43.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
44.
Summarize and interpret information from climate change science in a tangible way that directly relates to management application.
45.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
46.
Prepare scientific papers for publication, and review draft scientific manuscripts prepared by staff and others.
47.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Collaborate with professional communication, interpretation, education, and training personnel to incorporate findings from climate change science and adaptation into their programs and products.
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For each response of "D" or "E" above, please specify in the narrative textbox where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, position title & specific employment dates. DO NOT use the narrative box below to describe your experience.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, for rating you ineligible, for lowering your score, or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position. Select the most appropriate response below.