- Position Title
- Technical Writer
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-22-PX-11422032-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 15, 2022 to Monday, April 4, 2022
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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
- 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.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
4.
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:
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.
Preferences
1.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been arrested for or charged with certain crimes involving a child. Responding yes to this question can make you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child?
2.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes against persons or offenses committed against children. Responding yes to this question makes you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; or crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children?
3.
I certify that (1) my responses to questions one and two are made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by fine under title 18 of the United States Code, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both; and (2) I have received notice that a criminal check will be conducted. I understand my right to obtain a copy of any criminal history report made available to the Indian Health Service and my right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Technical Writer position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Minimum Qualification, GS-11, Technical Writer:
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Reviewing NEPA documentation for consistency, adequacy and compliance.
3.
Implementing early intervention in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) actions.
4.
Provide NEPA mentoring and guidance for engineers and technical professionals.
5.
Providing guidance in the development of statements of work.
6.
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of environmental requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as any other state and local environmental requirements for construction projects.
7.
Apply knowledge of computer software and databases to calculate allocations across multiple funding categories, monitor their distribution, and identify and resolve inaccuracies.
8.
Apply knowledge of computer software and databases to track and manage project progress and report status.
9.
Apply knowledge of environmental law and policy pertaining to water supply, wastewater disposal, and solid waste systems.
10.
Apply knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, standards, codes, etc. pertaining to water supply, wastewater disposal, and solid waste systems.
11.
Apply knowledge of the planning, acquisition, life-cycle management, and decommissioning of water supply, wastewater disposal, and solid waste systems.
12.
Develop initiatives and goals and carry out environmental strategic planning to improve program management.
13.
Develop and publish technical handbooks, guidelines, and standardized documentation to assist in implementation of engineering program elements.
14.
Establish guidelines for program operations, protocol and procedures to meet NEPA and environmental compliance criteria.
15.
Facilitating coordination of interagency NEPA documents.
16.
Facilitating internal and public scoping meetings.
17.
Make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; listening effectively and clarifying information as needed; facilitating an open exchange of ideas and fostering an atmosphere of open communication.
18.
Participates in interagency workgroups, and maintains contact with other agencies and non-governmental organizations through the sharing of information and establishment of common standards of practice.
19.
Analyze multiple elements and parameters of an assignment to ensure the accuracy of the solution and resolve errors and anomalies so that the data is complete and accurate.
20.
Reviewing, editing, program documents for conformance with agency policies.
21.
Reviewing, revising and editing statements of work.
22.
Writing NEPA documents (EAs, EIS, FONSIs, CEs/CATEXs, etc.).
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
23.
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.