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Position Title
Supervisory Social Services Assistant
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
19-JC-GVA-10592454FS-MAG Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 9, 2019 to Friday, September 13, 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 answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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1. Are you a current Forest Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment? (limit characters)
2. Are you a Forest Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised? (limit characters)
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Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
 
 
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4. Are you a current or former employee of the US Forest Service who:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
  • most recent period of qualifying service was with the US Forest Service; and,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
  • if you are no longer employed by the US Forest Service, have you been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance?
Note:  Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better.   Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked.  Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited.  Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.


 
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Do you have a severe intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
 
 
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6. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
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• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR,
• are a disabled veteran; OR,
• served on active duty during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal (includes the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal)for participation in a military operation?

 For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
 
 
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
1. Do you understand that this is a testing designated position which requires a negative test result for illegal drug use prior to appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience and/or education needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Social Services Assistant at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
The following section is used to identify knowledge, skills and abilities. Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Develop constructive and cooperative relationships between staff and students by encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among students and staff. (limit characters)
3. Counsel students contributing to morale, social development, and emotional well-being.
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4. Encourage, promote, and reinforce cultural enrichment, community participation, development of vocational skills, physical fitness, sports and hobbies by identifying the needs of others.
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5. Foster relationships among students by bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
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6. Ensure that actions taken in dealing with students fully conform to established standards.
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7. Adapt, expand or otherwise modify plans and procedures for the residential living program as new and/or changing developments require.
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8. Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing resident living activities from the standpoint of student response and behavior, unforeseen developments and program objectives. (limit characters)
9. Communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
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10. Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
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11. Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
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12. Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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13. Perform administrative and human resources management functions for the unit such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
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14. Plan the work to be accomplished by the unit by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work.
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15. Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees.
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16. Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. (limit characters)
17. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)