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Position Title
Geologist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
AZDE-22-11728629-GEC Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 to Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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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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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Geologist position with the Bureau of Land Management in Safford, Arizona. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for a Geologist, GS-1350. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet all degree/coursework requirements for this position.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the Geologist GS-07 level.
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3. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the Geologist GS-09 level.
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4. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the Geologist GS-11 level.
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5. I have obtained and evaluated detailed surface and subsurface geologic investigations for either locatable of saleable minerals which support recommendations made relating to land management documents of the following types of documents: (Choose all that apply)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your experience in applying laws and regulations pertaining to surface and mineral management.
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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience in preparing technical reports on geological information or data.
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8. Select the statement that best describes your experience providing comments and/or recommendations on issues that affect minerals and mineral development.
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in reviewing mining plans of operation and/or amendments for locatable minerals.
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10. Select the one statement that best describes your experience, education or training in applying the Mineral Leasing Act with respect to issuing lease or permits and/or conducting mining, and reclamation operations related to the 43 CFR 3500 regulations or equivalent.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your experience reviewing and determining compliance with regulations for exploration, development, and production activities for salable and locatable minerals.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience in applying laws and regulations pertaining to solid and locatable mineral operations.
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13. Identify your experience in evaluating surface use and/or reclamation plans: (Choose all that apply)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Select the statement that describes your experience developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) document for a minerals management program.
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15. Identify the specialized work related to natural resource management land use planning and environmental analysis that you have performed on the job. (Choose all that apply)
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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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