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Position Title
Rangeland Management Specialist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
CADE-22-11518274-VG Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, June 30, 2022 to Thursday, July 28, 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. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. 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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4. 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. I meet the basic qualifications for Rangeland Management Specialist because:
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2. I qualify for the GS-07 level because: (limit characters)
3. I qualify for the GS-09 level because: (limit characters)
4. Identify the rangeland management tasks, as they relate to Rangeland Monitoring, that you have performed on the job.
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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. Indicate your level of experience as it relates to your application of professional and scientific rangeland ecosystem management principles, practices, theories and techniques in order to assess resources for proper rangeland health.
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6. Identify the professional rangeland management work you have performed on the job:
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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)
7. Indicate your level of experience as it relates to your application of professional and scientific rangeland ecosystem management principles, practices, theories and techniques in order to provide program oversight and guidance to a rangeland management program.
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8. Select the statement that describes your experience in applying the concepts, principles, practice and techniques of natural resources programs, and multiple use management and planning.
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9. Select the statement that best describe your experience in designing range improvement project (e.g. fences, reservoirs, vegetative improvements).
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10. Select the statement that best describe your experience associated with allotment management plans or grazing systems:
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11. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and skills related to vegetation treatment projects.
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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)
12. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting rangeland health assessments using standards and guidelines to determine whether allotments met rangeland health standards.
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13. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education or training in coordinating with other resource disciplines such as wildlife, cultural, minerals, recreation, forestry, fire management, etc. in completing planning and environmental documents.
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14. Identify the specialized work related to land use planning and environmental analysis that you have performed on the job.
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15. Identify the statements that describe your experience working with people on a regular basis.
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16. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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17. From the following list, select the tasks you performed:
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18. Select all of the statements that best describe your experience working in an interagency and partnership based environment.
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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)
19. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting allotment compliance inspections to ensure grazing practices are within the terms and conditions of the grazing permit.
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20. Select the statement that best describes your experience applying public land laws, regulations, manuals, directives, policies and/or administrative procedures to a rangeland management resource program.
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21. From the following indicate the regulations, programs, policies or topics you have interpreted or applied on the job.
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22. - Indicate which of the following duties you have performed as part of your job:
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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)
23. Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in GPS software and hardware for data collection, integration, and processing.
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24. Identify the rangeland management tasks you have performed on the job:
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25. Select each of the following that describes your experience in rangeland monitoring.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
26. 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. I understand that 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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27. 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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