- Position Title
- Recreation Management Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-NHE-0301-9-11-FS5338-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to Tuesday, April 19, 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?
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.
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 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience. Mark only one response for each question.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALIFYING ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience. Mark only one response for each question.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALIFYING ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-09 position. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-11 position. Please select only one response.
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.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provide recreation and special uses program input to annual program of work development.
4.
Gather information to inform preparation of contracts, agreements and permits to support wilderness and recreation planning and management.
5.
Conduct surveys and studies of wildernesses and other specially designated areas, recreation use, facilities and trails, and special uses.
6.
Oversee budgets and annual programs of work to achieve planned goals and objectives.
7.
Strategize, develop, and review proposals for new or existing projects and plans.
8.
Analyze and determine the effects between recreation and resource management activities.
9.
Engage and collaboratively work with partners to deliver recreation and specially designated areas programs.
10.
Review and monitor management activities related to recreation and specially designated areas and provide recommendations for improvement.
11.
Participate in the development of long and short-range land use and resource management plans for wilderness and other specially designated areas, recreation infrastructure and trails, and special uses in accordance with agency guidelines and direction.
12.
Develop annual work plans for management of specially designated areas such as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers and the operations and maintenance of recreation facilities and trails.
13.
Analyze and interpret data to formulate recommendations to achieve management objectives and policies.
14.
Coordinate with other resource disciplines on program and project planning and execution.
15.
Evaluate effectiveness of recreation, special uses and specially designated areas programs to ensure changes are made as conditions arise.
16.
Ensure recreation and specially designated areas programs comply with agency policies and guidelines and other applicable laws.
17.
Engage and create working relationships with the public, volunteers, and partners to advance recreation management program goals.
18.
Communicate agency management practices, rules, and regulations to the public for education on wilderness, trails, special uses and recreation activities.
19.
Participate in the development and delivery of wilderness and other education programs for diverse audiences.
20.
Maintain relationships with professional organizations and other stakeholders to advance program goals and objectives.
21.
Communicate recreation and specially designated area program needs to upper management and interdisciplinary teams.
22.
Engage partners, volunteers, and the public to collaboratively manage congressionally designated areas and recreation programs in accordance with applicable laws and policies
23.
Plan the work to be accomplished by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work.
24.
Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees.
25.
Perform administrative and human resources management functions such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
26.
Which of the following Civil Rights / Equal Employment Opportunity tasks have you carried out for a group of subordinate employees? (Select all that apply):
27.
Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.
28.
Reinforce to others that offensive, harassing, and intimidating behavior will not be tolerated.
29.
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, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
30.
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.