- Position Title
- Supervisory Interdisciplinary Biologist/Hydrologist (GCMRC Chief)
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-22-11504555-DE-BLL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 6, 2022 to Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-0401: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Biologists.
2.
Basic Requirements for GS-1315: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Hydrologist.
3.
GS-14: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
4.
Knowledge of river ecosystems and the associated biological, physical, and cultural sciences and related research activities. Choose one.
5.
Number of research studies you have led/coordinated.
6.
Within a multiagency partnership, serve as an active and collaborative member of a senior leadership team working in a participatory manner to advance the organization's goals and lead or participate in interdisciplinary groups, teams, or committees for long-term planning or policy development.
7.
Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of scientific productivity within a scientific organization, including its requirements and expectations for research as well as the ability to think broadly and creatively about natural science questions. (This knowledge must have been applied as a science leader or manager in an area related to the duties of this vacancy).
8.
Identify and formulate strategic plans; develop and implement new programs; and consolidate or eliminate programs with and without cooperators.
9.
Plan, organize and manage complex multi-faceted work plans and budgets, often within short time frames and limited resources.
10.
Integrate varying opinions, attitudes, and behaviors of employees, higher-level management, internal and external customers, and stakeholders, to facilitate consensus and accomplishment of goals.
11.
Represent the organization in negotiations with key managers; negotiate with groups within the organization to obtain resources and/or services; negotiate with internal and external groups to facilitate programs or partnerships.
12.
Develop briefing papers and presentations on research activities and findings, resource issues, or emerging problems to transfer information or facilitate decision-making on policy, budget, legislative or technical issues.
13.
Management and publication of data and peer-reviewed science in various formats (e.g. reports, journals, on-line, fact sheets).
14.
Largest number of staff members you have supervised as a first line supervisor.
15.
Manage science branch/division/center and science support functions.
16.
Make science-based decisions or recommendations that may have significant implications for nationally and internationally significant natural/cultural resources in an adaptive management framework. Choose all that apply.
17.
Initiate, promote, implement and maintain cooperative collaborations, including research and monitoring. Select all that apply.
18.
Select the response(s) that describe your level of experience in oral communication.
19.
Manage funds from a variety of sources. Select all that apply.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.