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Position Title
Geologist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-22-11448873-KK Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, April 7, 2022 to Wednesday, April 20, 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Geologist, GS-1350-05/07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements:
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2. I qualify for the GS-05 Geologist because:
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3. I qualify for the GS-07 Geologist because:
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4. 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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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in applying the Mineral Leasing Act.
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6. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in working with engineers, economists, educators, the public, or with classmates in gathering geological information and evaluating regulatory guidance.
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7. 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)
8. Select the statement that best describes your experience in reviewing and analyzing geologic data for locatable and salable minerals.
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in preparing technical reports on geological information or data.
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10. Select the statement that best describes your experience in reviewing mining plans of operation and/or amendments for locatable minerals.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your experience in applying laws and regulations pertaining to solid and locatable mineral operations.
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12. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience with evaluation of mining properties.
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting technical examinations, operation reviews, and abandonment inspections in accordance with regulatory guidance in 43 CFR.
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14. Select all of the following references you have reviewed and interpreted:
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15. Select the response which best describes your level of experience in presenting technical or other complex information to others.
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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)
16. Select the statement that best describes your experience reviewing and determining compliance with regulations for exploration, development, and production activities for salable and locatable minerals.
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17. Select the statement below that best describes your experience in the preparation of geologic permits, reports, maps, or presentations.
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18. Select the statement that best describes your ability to effectively communicate orally.
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19. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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20. 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.
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