- Position Title
- Social Service Assistant
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- TS-21-10986280-AR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 11, 2020 to Thursday, December 17, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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:
• 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.
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.
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.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification GS-5
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Please select the response below that best describes your experience and/or education as related to the qualification requirements for this Social Services Assistant position at the GS-05 level. Select only one letter. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume and application.
Ability to work with, and instruct enrollees, on the proper use of simple hand tools such as garden rake, shovel, axe, hammer, wire brush, etc., to work on field projects.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Provide guidance to others in the safe and efficient use of simple hand tools such as garden rakes, shovels, axes, hammer etc
3.
Provide technical guidance and direction to enrollees on job duties and assignments
4.
Report daily status of work, enrollee progress, and equipment/supply needs
Ability to apply a practical understanding of the methods and techniques of conservation in order to lead enrollees in work activities or field projects and to provide EA instruction.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Develop training sessions for youths.
6.
Perform duties in construction and/or maintenance of grounds, buildings, and/or trails.
7.
Advise management on ongoing projects, informing them of how current and/or long-range program goals and objectives are being met.
8.
Explain to youths the significance of an area's natural, cultural, and/or historic resources.
Skill in communicating with youth groups in order to convey natural resource conservation goals and provide an educational experience to youths who may not have had experience with natural resource environments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Conduct educational presentations and demonstrations on various subjects.
10.
Explain rules and procedures to others clearly.
11.
Explain conservation concepts and goals.
12.
Work cooperatively with youths from diverse backgrounds and diverse ages.