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Position Title
Geographic Information Systems Specialist
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
23-NPT-ENG-GIS-7-RG Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 to Monday, October 17, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
If you are a current student who will be graduating within the next nine months, please note that you are eligible for consideration as a Recent Graduate and you should therefore answer the below question as "yes." The Recent Graduates Program provides conditional consideration to Recent Graduates who are within nine months of completing their degree. Final appointments will only be made when all eligibility requirements are met, which will be determined after official graduation and upon review of the official transcripts that include degree information and conferral date. (limit characters)
2. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,

Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

 
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3. Please validate your Recent Graduate status. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Recruitment Sources
1. How did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select one and specify if required: (limit characters)
2. Please specify the source you used to find this recruitment action (i.e., Google, San Antonio Express News, Forest Service homepage, etc.). (limit characters)
Reference Check
1. Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
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Assessment 1
This section will be used to gather information regarding your education and eligibility for the Recent Graduate Program. (limit characters)
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience related to this position. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers are verified against the information you provide in your transcripts, resume, and/or application, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
Students graduating within nine months after the closing date of this announcement are also eligible to apply. Please answer the following questions as if you have already earned your anticipated degree. If selected, a final job offer is made after all eligibility requirements are met including but not limited to graduation with official transcripts stating degree information and date conferred. (limit characters)
This interdisciplinary position may be filled in any of the following series: Social Scientist, GS-0101; Biological Scientist, GS-0401; or Physical Scientist GS-1301. Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of the interdisciplinary basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If your transcripts do not show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. You may need to submit transcripts for multiple degrees earned or schools attended. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. (limit characters)
This section is used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
Basic requirement for GS-0101 series. (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for this position. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required degree/coursework, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience. For a detailed explanation of qualifying education and experience, review the information in the vacancy announcement or visit the OPM Qualifications website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/). You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements for this position. Please select only one response.
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Basic requirement for GS-0401 series. (limit characters)
2. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for this position. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required degree/coursework, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience. For a detailed explanation of qualifying education and experience, review the information in the vacancy announcement or visit the OPM Qualifications website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/biological-science-series-0401/ (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/biological-science-series-0401/). You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements for this position. Please select only one response.
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Basic requirement for GS-1301 series. (limit characters)
3. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for this position. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required degree/coursework, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience. For a detailed explanation of qualifying education and experience, review the information in the vacancy announcement or visit the OPM Qualifications website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physical-science-series-1301/(https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physical-science-series-1301/). You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements for this position. Please select only one response.
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4. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Interdisciplinary Social/Biological/Physical Science Information Specialist, GS-07 position. Please select only one response.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
5. Through my academic, volunteer or work endeavors, I demonstrate the communications competency by presenting information to individuals and/or groups of individuals from varied backgrounds.
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6. Through my academic, volunteer or work endeavors, I demonstrate the writing competency by preparing accurate reports, research papers, informational articles, and/or other written materials for individuals and/or groups of individuals from varied backgrounds.
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7. Through my academic, volunteer or work endeavors, I demonstrate the organizational competency in managing a variety of work to include establishing priorities, staying on schedule, and/or meeting deadlines.
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8. Through my academic, volunteer or work endeavors, I demonstrate the evaluation competency by identifying issues, problems, trends, measure quality, and/or making recommendations for improvement.
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9. Through my academic, volunteer or work endeavors I demonstrate the analytical competency by identifying and validating sources of data, interpreting findings, drawing fact-based conclusions, and/or making recommendations.
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10. Provide the name of the US Department of Education accredited academic institution that you have graduated from or will be graduating from in the next 9 months. https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx (https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx)
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11. What type of academic program have you completed or will you complete in the next 9 months?
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12. Identify your completed degree major or concentration and/or current degree major or concentration if graduating in the next 9 months. Provide response below:
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This section is used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
13. When did you graduate or what is your anticipated graduation date?
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14. What date are you available to start work?
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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)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. I certify I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required
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16. 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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17. 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. (limit characters)