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Position Title
Geologist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
CADE-22-11762730-SLT Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 to Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. 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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4. 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
1. I qualify for the GS-07 because: (limit characters)
2. I qualify for the GS-09 because: (limit characters)
3. I provide technical information to the general public or co-workers in the following manner(s): (limit characters)
4. Select all that apply regarding the type of experience you have in conducting geologic investigations: (limit characters)
5. Identify the work related to subsurface and structural geology that you have learned about or performed: (limit characters)
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 one statement that best describes your experience, education or training in applying the Mineral Leasing Act. (limit characters)
7. 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: (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best describes your experience in reviewing mining plans of operation and/or amendments for locatable minerals. (limit characters)
9. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience with evaluation of mining properties. (limit characters)
10. Select all of the following references you have reviewed and interpreted: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Select the statement that describes your experience developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) document for a minerals management program. (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your experience collecting, entering, manipulating, updating and maintaining geologic data in various software programs (word processing/spreadsheet) to generate technical reports. (limit characters)
13. Select the response below that best describes your experience in preparing technical reports to explain the geologic and mineralogical character of solid minerals and support recommendations. (limit characters)
14. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in writing. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Select the statement below that best describes your experience in the preparation of geologic permits, reports, maps, or presentations. (limit characters)
16. Select the statement that best describes your experience or education in conducting technical examinations, operation reviews, and abandonment inspections in accordance with regulatory guidelines: (limit characters)
17. Select the one statement that best describes your experience obtaining and analyzing geologic data. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Select the statement that best describes your experience in reviewing mining plans of operation and/or amendments for locatable minerals. (limit characters)
19. Select the statement that best describes your experience in applying laws and regulations pertaining to solid and locatable mineral operations. (limit characters)
20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)