- Position Title
- Planning & Environmental Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- OR-22-DE-11633289-FLF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 16, 2022 to Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for the position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. It is important to note that all your responses are subject to review and verification against the information you provided in your resume and/or supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications needed to qualify for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience described below. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Read all responses before making your selection. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
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From the descriptions below, select the one statement that most accurately describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this Planning and Environmental Specialist position at the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service. Read all responses before making your selection.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that most accurately describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this Planning and Environmental Specialist position at the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Read all responses before making your selection.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, education and/or training carrying out each task using the scale provided. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Review all National Environmental Policy Act documents to ensure they read smoothly and correctly.
4.
Review environmental assessment documents to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
5.
Assure the proper format is used in the preparation of all land use planning documents.
6.
Determine scope of analysis for documents being produced.
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Prepare and monitor time schedules for office planning efforts.
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Assure land use planning efforts are well coordinated with other local, State and/or Federal agencies.
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Ensure adequate public participation in the land use planning process.
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Prepare and monitor land use planning annual work plans.
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Serve as policy coordinator on all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation matters.
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Ensure documents are uploaded to electronic review sites.
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Assure records of documents are appropriately filed.
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Confirm documents are provided the appropriate document number.
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Publish information regarding completed, in-progress, and/or future planning document availability.
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Provide training to staff on the documentation procedures for analysis of effects of resource management action proposals.
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Deliver training to staff on land use allocations.
18.
Present training to staff on and the implementation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
As previously explained, your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, for rating you ineligible, for lowering your score, or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position. Select the most appropriate response below.