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Position Title
Geologist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
UTDE-22-11414723-SN Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 to Tuesday, April 12, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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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.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. I qualify for the GS-07 level because:
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2. I meet the basic requirement for professional Geologist because:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Applying the Mineral Leasing Act: (limit characters)
4. Select all that apply regarding the type of experience you have in conducting geologic investigations: (limit characters)
5. Identify the work related to subsurface and structural geology that you have learned about or performed:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Reviewing and determining compliance with regulations for exploration, development, and production activities for salable and locatable minerals. (limit characters)
7. Reviewing and analyzing geologic data for locatable and salable minerals. (limit characters)
8. Preparing technical reports on geological information or data. (limit characters)
9. Preparation of geologic permits, reports, maps, or presentations. (limit characters)
10. Applying laws and regulations pertaining to solid and locatable mineral operations. (limit characters)
11. Indicate the work related to oil and gas applications you learned about or performed:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Evaluating of mining properties. (limit characters)
13. Conducting technical examinations, operation reviews, and abandonment inspections in accordance with regulatory guidance in 43 CFR. (limit characters)
14. Select all of the following references you have reviewed and interpreted:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Reviewing mining plans of operation and/or amendments for locatable minerals. (limit characters)
16. Ability to effectively communicate orally.
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17. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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18. Presenting technical or other complex information to others. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentionally false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, 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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