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Position Title
Partnership Coordinator (Trainee)
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
22-EHT-PTNR-FS4648-57-RO Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 to Friday, September 16, 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)
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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.
 
 
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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.
 
 
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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?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
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3. Please indicate which region you prefer. Click here to view each region or national office staff name to see the different locations within the Forest Service.
NOTE: Your response(s) to this question does not guarantee where you will be placed, if selected. Selectees may be appointed to any of the Region/Station/Area listed.
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4. Are you willing to accept a position in another duty location?
  • NOTE: This may be a duty location different than where you currently reside.
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5. A cover letter is requested for this announcement. Please ensure you attach a cover letter prior to submitting your application. Click 'yes', if you understand (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. 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, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that best reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-05 level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for experience based on education. (limit characters)
2. Select the statement that best reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-07 level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for experience based on education. (limit characters)
3. 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, and degree.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Provide advice and assistance to customers on non-controversial organization or program-related issues and concerns
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5. Use communication skills to obtain information and discuss issues and operations with supervisors and employees.
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6. Monitor and provide updates on agreement developments and operations.
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7. Use computer databases and systems to manage, monitor and report on programs and projects.
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8. Applies partnership program policies, regulations, and laws.
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9. Understanding program and organizational goals.
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10. Assist in the development of partnership efforts with non-governmental organizations, other government agencies, community organizations, and/or other local or regional stakeholders.
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11. Assist higher level employees with relationship building and partner cultivation to support a partnership program.
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12. Identify mutual benefits while building relationships.
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13. Assist staff regarding partnership development and implementation.
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14. Assist higher level employees in drafting partnership agreements with external organizations and stakeholders.
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15. Assist in preparing correspondence regarding agreements.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take an opportunity to review your responses for their accuracy. (limit characters)
16. I certify I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required. Required
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17. Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that failure to submit all required, legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration?
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18. 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.
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