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Position Title
Natural Resource Specialist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
ES-DE-22-11562090-AL Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 to Wednesday, August 10, 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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Additional
1. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
2. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)
3. 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. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. I meet the basic requirement for Natural Resource Specialist because:
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2. I qualify for the GS-12 level because:
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3. Which of the following best describes your experience in preparing formal (briefing papers, reports) and informal (e-mails) written information for an audience that may not have a background in the biological sciences?
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4. Which of the following best describes your experience in writing impacts analysis in a NEPA document for a biological resource?
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5. Select the statement that best describes your experience in drafting policy, guidelines, and procedures, including those that step down broader, agency- or bureau-wide policy, guidelines, or procedures.
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6. Which of the following best describes your experience in working with multiple disciplines such as wildlife, cultural resources, recreation, lands and realty, or minerals in the interdisciplinary natural resource planning process?
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7. Select each of the following statements that best describe your experience with the NEPA process and related consultation.
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8. Identify the specialized work related to public land use planning, environmental analysis, and project coordination that you have performed on the job: (limit characters)
9. Please select all statements that describe your experience working with other federal, state, or local agencies, Tribes, and/or non-governmental partners on natural resources issues:
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10. Do you have experience working at an agency with a multiple use mission?
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11. Select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing, adapting, and applying research methods and analysis techniques in order to critically analyze problems involving biological resource and ecosystem related issues.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience providing technical assistance regarding a biological resource to your colleagues.
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience referencing, interpreting, and applying law, regulation, and policy related to natural resources management or environmental/species protection.
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14. From the following list, select the statements that describe your experience communicating technical information for oral presentations.
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15. Select the one answer that best describes your experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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16. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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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