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1. Please select the response below that describes how you meet the basic education to qualify for the Ecologist position. Basic education requirements qualify for the GS-5 grade level. You are required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements.

A. I possess a degree in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences.

B. My education is not described above.

2. Please select one response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Ecologist at the GS-7 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. SELECT ONLY ONE LETTER. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)

A. I possess at least at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level or higher, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. For this position, specialized experience is described as experience utilizing basic professional concepts, principles, and methodology of biological sufficient to participate in ecology and soil-vegetation (i.e., rangeland, forestland, cropland, etc.) relationships; and the ability to use computerized databases and inventory tools, in order to manipulate and enter Ecological Site Description information.

B. I possess 1 or more years of graduate level education as described above.

C. I possess superior academic achievement (i.e. upper third of graduating class, 3.0 or greater GPA overall or 3.5 or greater GPA within Major, or honor society membership).

D. I possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, which may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.

E. My education and/or experience are not described in any of the responses above.

3. Please select one response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Ecologist at the GS-9 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. SELECT ONLY ONE LETTER. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)

A. I possess at least at least at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. For this position, specialized experience is described as experience assisting in environmental investigations, application of inventory and classification in unique and/or diverse ecosystems; describing and classifying soil and vegetation dynamics in plant communities; developing, writing, and/or analyzing environmental impact statements, categorical exclusions, and other documents, in order to make assessments into formats suitable for Ecological Site Descriptions.

B. I possess 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

C. I possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, which may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.

D. My education and/or experience are not described in any of the responses above.

For the following questions, please choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training as it relates to your ability to perform the work of this position.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

4. Assists management in the coordination and scheduling of soil survey vegetation related projects.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

5. Enters vegetation data into the National Soil Information System (NASIS).and the Ecosystem Dynamics Interpretive Tool (EDIT).

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

6. Assist in the preparation of ecological site descriptions.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

7. Complies with all appropriate safety and health rules and regulations.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

8. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy

A. Yes, 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, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate 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).

B. No, I do not certify and I understand that by responding 'no' to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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