- Position Title
- Computer Scientist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-RES-11683013-DP-TC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 14, 2022 to Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
• 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.
3.
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.
• 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.
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?
• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Computer Scientist, GS-1550-11/12 position with the USDA Forest Service.
Your responses to the questions in the questionnaire and the information provided in your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. PLEASE NOTE: You must attach all transcripts that document the required course work and/or degree completed listed below. Transcripts must show the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. Your resume or application materials must support the answers you select.
Basic Requirements for Computer Scientist series (1550)
1.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Computer Scientist position, GS-1550, which are detailed here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/
Specialized Experience Requirements for the GS-11 level
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the GS-11 grade level of this Computer Scientist position.
Specialized Experience Requirements for the GS-12 level
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the GS-12 grade level of this Computer Scientist position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Use state of the art computer science, mathematical modeling and simulation, and database management techniques and data standards.
5.
Perform analyses and investigations using mathematical and statistical sciences.
6.
Determine the nature of test parameters to be measured and plan approaches to be used to evaluate a software system.
7.
Generate design specifications and test plans directed toward improving forest modeling and simulation or related systems.
8.
Provide technical computer science related advice to collaborators and managers.
9.
Prepare and implement new procedures, criteria, and specifications for systems development.
10.
Provide technical guidance/support on forest modeling and simulation systems issues.
11.
Ensure systems follow specifications/regulations.
12.
Conduct research, acquisition, and testing of computer-based forest modeling and simulation tools.
13.
Assist and train system users on program development, database design, forms design, and the selection and execution of programs.
14.
Work with management in defining and establishing overall program focus and objectives.
15.
Correspond with collaborators and vendors to exchange or gain information on new developments in computer science technology.
16.
If any of your education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Contacts for private organizations that specialize in this evaluation is located here: http://www.naces.org/members.htm. A fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
17.
Education is required for the job series advertised. You must submit a copy of your transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
18.
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, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
19.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaire, 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.