- Position Title
- LAND LAW EXAMINER
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- AKDE-21-10951053-AV Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 30, 2020 to Friday, December 11, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONS - Mark only 1 response for each question.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE
This section asks you to describe your educational background, your work, and other experiences in specific factors which relate to job performance. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the education or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-5, Land Law Examiner work. If your highest level of education is not described below, choose the letter that describes experience or lower level education that you do have. Mark only 1 response.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the education or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-7, Land Law Examiner work. If your highest level of education is not described below, choose the letter that describes experience or lower level education that you do have. Mark only 1 response.
Assessment 2
The following questions ask you to describe your educational background, your work, and other experiences in specific areas which relate to successful job performance.
You are to choose one answer to each question from among the alternatives presented. Do not omit answers unless instructed to do so. Other omissions may decrease your score.
1.
During high school (grades 9 - 12), I made the semester honor roll:
2.
The high school grade I most often received was:
IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND COLLEGE, PLEASE SKIP TO ITEM 4.
3.
The college grade I most often received was:
4.
In the past three years the number of different paying jobs I have held for more than two weeks is:
5.
I have been employed in work similar to that of the job covered by this examination:
6.
In the past three years, my primary work experience has been in:
7.
On my present or most recent job, my supervisor rated me as:
8.
In the past three years the number of jobs I have been fired from is:
9.
The number of civic or social organizations (which have regular meetings and a defined membership) that I belong to is:
10.
In organizations to which I belong, my participation is best described as:
11.
My previous supervisors (or teachers if not previously employed) would most likely describe my basic math skills as:
The questions in this part relate to fundamental competencies, such as problem solving, that are required for the job for which you are applying. Please answer each question "A" for YES or "B" for NO. Keep in mind the following:
1) Some questions refer to "work" experience. Unless otherwise stated, this includes experience you have gained through: School, Volunteer work, Military service, Paid employment, Hobbies, or Professional, charitable, religious, community, social, or other organizations.
2) Some questions include examples to help show the broad range of accomplishments and experience applicants might have. Read the entire question using the examples as a guide, but do not base your answers solely on the examples.
3) Some questions ask you if you received a grade of B or above in your schoolwork. On an A, B, C, D, F scale, a grade of B or above is considered an above average grade. If you were graded on a different scale, use the equivalent of a B or above on the type of scale on which you were graded.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Your responses are subject to verification through background checks, job interviews, and any other information obtained during the application process. Untruthful responses or any attempt to conceal information can result in your removal from a Federal job and in you being barred from seeking Federal employment in the future.
12.
Have you successfully done work where your primary responsibility was to help others work out their problems (for example, worked as a therapist)?
13.
Have you successfully taught a writing course or worked as a professional journalist, editor, or writer?
14.
Have you successfully done work that often required you to accommodate last minute requests from customers or clients or to provide quality service in situations where timeliness is critical (for example, worked as a courier or travel agent, worked in newspaper publishing, etc.)?
15.
Have you made decisions that turned an unprofitable business into a profit-making operation?
16.
Have you successfully written reports that presented facts, findings, logical conclusions, and persuasive arguments (for example, wrote a thesis, briefing papers, policy papers, complex research papers, etc.)?
17.
Have you taught yourself skills that improved your performance in school or at work (for example, taught yourself typing, computer skills, a foreign language, etc.)?
18.
Have you formally taught, instructed, or trained others in educational or occupational settings and received favorable feedback about your ability to do so?
19.
Have you successfully worked closely with a client over an extended period of time to complete a project or resolve a problem?
20.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved determining appropriate products or services for customers or clients?
21.
Have you successfully worked as treasurer of a school or community group, or planned and monitored the budget for a special school, group, or community project (for example, a class reunion, school trip abroad, neighborhood block party, etc.)?
22.
Have you written procedures or instructions that others have followed successfully (for example, instruction manuals, survey instructions, training materials, etc.)?
23.
Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your financial management skills?
24.
Have you successfully done work where your primary responsibility involved interacting with current or potential customers or clients for the purpose of selling a product or service?
25.
Have you successfully done work where you were responsible for determining appropriate treatment or rehabilitation programs (for example, worked as a probation/parole officer, social worker, counselor, etc.)?
26.
Have you successfully done work, not including computer applications classes, that regularly involved using statistical software programs to analyze data?
27.
Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that improved your performance at work?
28.
Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your self-management skills (for example, time management, goal setting, career development, etc.)?
29.
Have you successfully prepared a budget for an office, department, or organization?
30.
Have you successfully done work, not including computer applications classes, that regularly involved using word processing software to create, edit, and format documents or correspondence?
31.
Have you successfully done work that required you to interact with people at many levels in an organization?
32.
Have you submitted articles or similar types of written work that were published in a local newspaper, nationally distributed newsletter, or similar type of publication?
33.
Have you successfully done work, not including computer programming classes, that regularly involved writing or debugging computer programs?
34.
Have you received formal recognition for your written work (for example, received an award, letter of commendation, excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?
35.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved answering questions, gathering non-sensitive information, or providing assistance to others, either in person or by telephone?
36.
Have you successfully done work that involved reviewing various contract proposals or contract bids to determine which one to select?
37.
Have you successfully done work where one of your primary responsibilities was to solve customer problems (for example, provided support services for customers with software problems)?
38.
Have you successfully dealt with a disruption to regular operations in a way that allowed for completion of the work or continuation of a noncritical service?
39.
Have you successfully done paid work that regularly involved troubleshooting and resolving problems with equipment or systems (for example, appliances, vehicles, machinery, computer or electrical systems, etc.)?
40.
Have you done work that involved writing brochures, press releases, or speeches?
41.
In high school, did you have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, belong to an honor society, or graduate with honors?
42.
Have you successfully completed an apprenticeship in a trade or craft?
43.
Have you successfully owned or managed a business, or done paid work as a contractor or consultant, where business depended on establishing and maintaining good customer relations?
44.
Have you received formal recognition for your ability to work well with others (for example, received a letter of recommendation or appreciation, an excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?
45.
Have you devised a strategy to overcome a major setback that successfully enabled you to complete a project on time or within budget?
46.
Have you successfully done work that required you to identify what a customer or client needs?
47.
Have you successfully done work that frequently required you to present nontechnical information at briefings, meetings, conferences, or hearings?
48.
Have you successfully taught a course related to financial management (for example, accounting, finance, etc.)?
49.
Have you successfully done work where one of your responsibilities was to handle payroll, accounts receivable, or accounts payable?
50.
Have you received formal recognition for solving a work-related problem (for example, received an award, a letter of commendation, etc.)?
51.
Have you worked on several major assignments or projects at the same time with minimal supervision and completed the work on time or ahead of schedule?
52.
Have you identified and solved a problem with a procedure, product, or service that benefited the organization (for example, saved the organization time or money, increased sales, reduced errors, etc.)?
53.
Have you performed home repairs that involved determining the specific problem, determining how to make the repair, and successfully completing the repair (for example, fixed a leaking faucet, re-shingled a roof, etc.)?
54.
Have you successfully done work where your primary responsibility was financial management (for example, worked as a budget assistant, accounting clerk, financial planner, budget analyst, etc.)?
55.
Is your highest level of formal education a bachelor's degree or higher? (Answer YES to this question if you anticipate receiving a bachelor's degree within the next 9 months.)
56.
Have you successfully provided quality service to many different customers or clients with whom you interacted only briefly (for example, worked as a receptionist, bank teller, cashier, waiter/waitress, etc.)?
57.
Have you suggested or made changes to products or procedures that resulted in better meeting customer needs?
58.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved installing or configuring software on stand-alone PCs or network systems?
59.
Have you successfully done work, not including computer applications classes, that regularly involved using graphics software to create and edit charts, tables, or graphs?
60.
Have you successfully done work that involved forecasting costs or revenues for the long term (annually or longer)?
61.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved composing letters or writing reports containing several short paragraphs, such as investigation reports, accident reports, performance evaluations, etc.?
62.
Have you received formal recognition for your oral communication skills (for example, received certification from Toastmasters International, won a speech contest or debate tournament, etc.)?
63.
Have you taken the initiative to learn new skills or acquire additional knowledge that improved your performance at work or school, or in leisure activities?
64.
Have you received a grade of B or above on essays or reports written for high school classes?
65.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved forecasting costs or revenues for the short term (weekly, monthly, or quarterly)?
66.
Have you received favorable feedback about your interpersonal skills when serving as a leader, instructor, or supervisor for academic, religious, community, sports, leisure, or work activities?
67.
Have you successfully taught a computer programming or software applications course?
68.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved using computer software to run a payroll, accounting, or inventory system, or to record or track other quantitative information?
69.
Have you successfully done work that required extensive on-the-job training?
70.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved answering questions, demonstrating a product or service, or providing assistance to customers, clients, or the public?
71.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting with customers, clients, co-workers, or supervisors who were especially difficult to get along with?
72.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved being on duty by yourself, or completing non-routine assignments with minimal or no close supervision?
73.
Have you successfully taught self-management skills (for example, time management, goal setting, career development, etc.)?
74.
Have you successfully done work where you were responsible for the petty cash fund?
75.
Have you successfully developed an automated system that improved accuracy, efficiency, or productivity?
76.
Have you successfully remained polite and tactful while doing work where one of your primary responsibilities was to handle customer problems or complaints (for example, worked as a customer service representative)?
77.
Have you received a grade of B or above in school courses, taken since high school, that emphasized problem solving (for example, logic, computer programming, etc.)?
78.
Have you written articles or similar types of work that have been included in a school newspaper, community newsletter, or similar type of publication?
79.
Have you successfully done work where your supervisor regularly relied on you to make decisions while he or she was in meetings or out of the office?
80.
Have you successfully remained courteous and tactful while enforcing laws or policies or helping customers, clients, or members of the public who were hostile or upset, not including handling customer complaints (for example, worked in a crisis center, worked as a police officer, parole officer, park ranger, etc.)?
81.
Have you owned and successfully managed your own profit-making business?
82.
Have you earned a degree in an area of study related to oral communication (for example, speech communication, broadcast journalism, etc.)? (Answer YES to this question if you anticipate receiving this degree within the next 9 months.)
83.
Since high school, have you received a grade of B or above in writing courses (for example, composition, creative writing, journalism, etc.) or on essays, reports, or term papers written for school courses that were not focused on writing skills (for example, history, geography, psychology, etc.)?
84.
Have you received a grade of B or above in high school computer classes (for example, classes in word processing, graphics, programming, etc.)?
85.
Have you received a grade of B or above in school courses, taken since high school, with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills (for example, customer relations, counseling, etc.)?
86.
Have you successfully completed a complex research project that included collecting and analyzing information, and reporting conclusions or recommendations?
87.
Have you successfully done work that involved making personnel decisions (for example, who to hire, promote, or discipline) or deciding how to allocate equipment, materials, staff, etc.?
88.
Have you submitted articles or similar types of written work that were published in a professional, trade, or scholarly journal or in a nationally recognized newspaper or magazine?
89.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting with people, other than your co-workers, from a foreign country or from different ethnic or cultural backgrounds?
90.
Have you successfully completed a highly structured, formal training program, not including an apprenticeship for a trade or craft, that required you to learn a complex body of information (for example, training for jobs in insurance, law enforcement, real estate, etc.)?
91.
Have you successfully provided good customer service while constantly working under difficult time constraints (for example, worked in a fast-food restaurant, worked as a stockbroker, etc.)?
92.
Have you successfully done work that regularly required you to make quick decisions where the consequences were critical (for example, worked as a 911 operator, on an ambulance squad, etc.)?
93.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved relaying messages to co-workers, or providing information or giving simple instructions to customers or the public, either in person or by telephone (for example, worked as a receptionist, dispatcher, etc.)?
94.
Have you often been asked to proofread or edit the writing of others for content, punctuation, spelling, and grammar?
95.
Have you successfully provided quality service to people with special needs or problems (for example, worked in a hospital, halfway house, special education program, etc.)?
96.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved making decisions about disclosure of sensitive or confidential information?
97.
Have you received a grade of B or above on oral presentations made for school courses, taken since high school, that did not focus on oral communication skills (for example, history, sociology, etc.), or for any oral presentations made for high school?
98.
Have you broken a sales record or a similar record, regularly exceeded quotas or similar productivity standards, or received formal recognition for doing work that surpassed what was expected (for example, received a certificate of appreciation, bonus, etc.)?
99.
Have you successfully audited financial records, or monitored a budget to ensure expenditures were within budget, or that funds were disbursed, properly accounted for, or used according to regulations or policies?
100.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting with or counseling people with special needs or problems (for example, hospital patients, psychiatric patients, prisoners, people who are elderly or disabled, etc.)?
101.
Have you been requested to take on additional responsibilities because of your ability to manage your own work effectively?
102.
Have you received a grade of B or above in school-related computer courses taken since high school (for example, courses in word processing, programming, etc.)?
103.
Have you successfully reviewed and evaluated forms, applications, documents, or other information, not including contract proposals or bids, to make determinations (for example, to determine approval or denial of loans, eligibility for claims, etc.)?
104.
Have you successfully solved problems that occurred because of a critical emergency or a disruption of a life-saving operation, with very few resources or guidelines (for example, solved problems related to a natural disaster, a power outage in a hospital, etc.)?
105.
Have you made presentations where you successfully persuaded someone to do something (for example, support a project, accept your recommendations, purchase a product or service, etc.)?
106.
Have you successfully done work that involved writing technical or legal reports, or translating technical or other complex material into language that was more easily understood?
107.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting or coordinating with people outside of your immediate work group (for example, people from other offices, departments, organizations, etc.)?
108.
Have you designed or developed something, on your own initiative, to help you or other employees better complete assignments (for example, designed a training manual)?
109.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved informally providing oral explanations of technical information or other complex information, such as regulations, policies, or procedures?
110.
Have you successfully created computerized databases to organize information?
111.
Have you learned a hobby or leisure activity well enough that others have paid you to do it?
112.
Have you successfully determined space layouts or assignments for equipment, furniture, displays, etc.?
113.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved deciding how best to use the strengths of team members (for example, deciding who to assign to various projects, which player to put in each position, etc.)?
114.
Have you received a grade of B or above in school courses, taken since high school, that focused on financial management (for example, finance, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)?
115.
Is your highest level of formal education some college, but no bachelor's degree, or completion of technical, trade, or business school training? (Answer NO to this question if you anticipate receiving a bachelor's degree within the next 9 months.)
116.
Have you served on a decision-making board or committee (for example, student governing board, planning board, homeowners' association board, etc.)?
117.
Have you successfully done work where you regularly completed routine work assignments with minimal supervision?
118.
Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your customer service skills?
119.
Have you received formal recognition for work related to financial management (for example, received an award, letter of commendation, early promotion, etc.)?
120.
Have you successfully prepared a program or project budget?
121.
Have you successfully completed a large-scale project (lasting several months or longer) on or ahead of schedule with minimal supervision?
122.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved discussing sensitive information with others, or interviewing or surveying people, either in person or by telephone, to gather information they were reluctant to give?
123.
Have you successfully done work that only occasionally involved helping others work out their problems (for example, worked as a resident advisor in a dorm, camp counselor, etc.)?
124.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved manipulating data in a computer database (for example, importing, exporting, merging, updating, sorting data, etc.)?
125.
Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your computer skills?
126.
In college, did you have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, belong to an honor society, or graduate with honors? (Answer NO to this question if you did not attend college.)
127.
Since high school, have you received a grade of B or above in oral communication classes (for example, speech, public speaking, theater, etc.) or participated in activities that improved your oral communication skills (for example, training classes, workshops, seminars, debate team, speech club, etc.)?
128.
Have you successfully completed a small-scale project (lasting several days or weeks) on or ahead of schedule with minimal supervision?
129.
Have you received favorable feedback for oral presentations you have given to management or other officials, or to the public (for example, for speaking at religious services, performing in theatrical productions, etc.)?
130.
Have you received favorable feedback about your ability to provide oral instructions or on-the-job training to others, or about your ability to instruct or coach others in athletic, leisure, or community activities?
131.
Do you have a professional license or certificate issued by a state or other official or professional licensing board indicating your mastery of a specialized body of knowledge (for example, cosmetology, real estate, certified public accounting, etc.)?
132.
Have you received formal recognition for providing good service to customers or clients (for example, received an award, a letter of commendation, an excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?
133.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved verifying the accuracy of information or the relevance of information to a problem or a situation (for example, investigative work)?
134.
Have you successfully done work, not including computer applications classes, that regularly involved using desktop publishing software to develop page layouts, create illustrations, etc.?
135.
Have you successfully remained friendly and polite while briefly interacting with many different clients or customers (for example, worked as a receptionist, bank teller, cashier, waiter/waitress, sales clerk, etc.)?
136.
Have you successfully done work where your primary responsibility was to handle customers' problems or complaints, or where you were required to deal with customer complaints that could not be resolved by lower level employees?
137.
Have you successfully completed a long-term project outside of work where you were solely responsible for doing the work (for example, completed a thesis, wrote a book that was published, prepared a horse for competition that won a ribbon, restored an antique car, etc.)?
138.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved conducting quality checks or following up with customers or clients to ensure satisfaction with a product or service?
139.
Have you successfully done work that regularly required you to lead or facilitate briefings, meetings, or conferences, or formally present technical or other complex information to others?
140.
Have you developed a formal mechanism to learn more about a problem (for example, developed a survey, conducted interviews or focus groups, etc.)?
141.
Have you successfully learned a hobby or leisure activity requiring extensive study or use of complex directions (for example, constructing stereo or computer systems, building a car, making stained glass objects, etc.)?
142.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved listening carefully to others to understand a need, problem, or situation (for example, investigative work, counseling, etc.)?
143.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved keeping detailed financial records, making or verifying calculations for accounting purposes, or preparing financial reports?
144.
Have you used study or review techniques that helped you learn material more effectively?
145.
Have you written a play, script, or novel that was sold, published, or produced?
146.
Have you successfully taught a course that focused on interpersonal skills (for example, customer relations, counseling, etc.)?
147.
Do you regularly monitor your progress toward achieving your career goals (for example, by initiating discussions about your career goals with your supervisor, employee counselor, mentor, etc.)?
148.
Have you successfully done work that regularly involved deciding how to handle disorderly people or situations?
149.
Have you successfully done work that involved deciding which supplies, equipment, or merchandise to purchase for a group or organization?
150.
Have you learned a hobby or leisure activity well enough that you have been asked to do it for others on a voluntary basis?
151.
Have you successfully done work that only occasionally required you to present information at briefings, meetings, conferences, or hearings?