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Position Title
Geologist GS-1350-11/12 DEU
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number
BR-DO-2020-019 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 8, 2021 to Monday, February 22, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
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;
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

 For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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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.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
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Are you a United States Citizen or National? 

All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Where did you learn about this vacancy? (limit characters)
3. Provide specific information about your response to the previous question (i.e. professor's name and place of employment; college or university name; job/career fair and location held; friend's name; etc.). (limit 100 characters)
You are applying under the Delegated Examining announcement. If you want to be considered under the concurrent Merit Promotion announcement, you must submit a separate application under that announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information. (limit characters)
4. This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.

Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Geologist, GS-1350-12 position with the Bureau of Reclamation. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
Acceptable experience may have been gained through a geological field or laboratory work that provided a means of obtaining professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences (e.g. geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology). Such experience must have involved making close observations, taking samples, handling various types of instruments and equipment assembling geologic data AND analyzing and reporting findings orally and in writing. (limit characters)
1. GS-11/12. Choose one answer that best describes your education or combination of education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic educational requirements for Geologist positions.
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2. GS-12. In addition to meeting the basic education requirements, select one response that best describes the experience that you process that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Geologist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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3. GS-11. In addition to meeting the basic education requirements, choose one response that best describes your professional experience, graduate education or a combination of both that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Geologist at the GS-9 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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For each question, select the response(s) that best describe your experience and training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
4. Select the one response that describes your experience developing the scope for and/or conducting a geologic field investigation.
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5. Select one of the following that best describes your experience communicating information in writing.
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6. Select the response that best describes your ability to communicate technical and non-technical information orally.
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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience in communicating within a team and an organization with people of varying work backgrounds and attitudes.
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8. Select the geological reports or data presentations you have routinely and independently prepared.
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9. Select the types of documentation and presentation of field data you have prepared regularly and independently to describe and interpret data collected by geologic field investigations.
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10. Select the response that reflects your experience in analyzing and interpreting topographic maps, air photos, digital elevation models (DEMs), and/or light distance and ranging (LiDAR) surveys to delineate landforms, identify rock and/or sedimentary deposits and interpret earth surface processes.
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11. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience managing geologic field investigation projects.
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12. Select the software programs/systems in which you are proficient and have used as a regular part of your job.
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13. Select one statement that best describes the working environment in which you feel the most comfortable and perform at your best.
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14. Select the response(s) that describe your experience in program management activities.
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15. Select the response(s) that best describe your experience in performing leadership functions as a lead or was assigned senior staff responsibility.
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16. Select all response(s) that describe(s) your experience with budget processing and budget formulation.
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17. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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