- Position Title
- ECOLOGIST
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 21-R6-GVA-11031510-DP-BMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 8, 2021 to Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
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• 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? 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 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.
• 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 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.
4.
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?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• 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?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Ecologist position with the USDA Forest Service. 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. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for an Ecologist GS-0408.
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-12 Lead Ecologist.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Perform the most complex ecological project or studies, which cover the range of ecological work within a forest or several forests : including vegetation, soil, aquatic, and wildlife resources, silviculture, range management and fire.
4.
Develop and formulate plans for conducting investigations and analyses of complex projects, which require intensive field sampling, mapping, and sophisticated computerized data analysis.
5.
Recommend priorities for ecological investigations through consideration of local land management needs, concern for resources, and special problems and situations that may arise.
6.
Responsible for ensuring the completion and accuracy of the ecological projects or studies assigned to lower graded ecologists.
7.
Develops preliminary alternative plans for management, conservation, and/or mitigation of impacts to the environment.
8.
Investigate on-the-ground ecological situations and occurrences posing particular land management problems.
9.
Evaluate quality of ecological studies of vegetation, soil, and environmental characteristics containing useful land management and planning information.
10.
Review team members work for errors and completeness, reviews reports for thoroughness, and ensures that completed work provides all required data.
11.
Recommend priorities for ecological investigations.
12.
Prepares environmental inventories and environmental impact statements.
13.
Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.
14.
Reinforce to others that offensive, harassing, and intimidating behavior will not be tolerated
15.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment
16.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
17.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).