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Position Title: NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RANGER)
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: WTGH231284697033PR Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, January 19, 2023 to Monday, January 30, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Junction City, KS

B. Lawrence, KS

C. Manhattan, KS

D. Marquette, KS

E. Melvern, KS

F. Paola, KS

G. Hermitage, MO

H. Warsaw, MO

I. Republican City, NE

2. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?

A. Yes

B. No

2. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?

A. Yes

B. No

3. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

4. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

6. This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement as a condition of employment. You will be required to relocate based on management needs for the duration of employment in this or successor positions. You will not be required to move to a different geographic location more than once every three years. Your preference, career objectives, and compelling personal needs may be considered, but are not binding on management. Future assignments will be to a position at the same permanent grade or higher grade dependent upon eligibility. Are you able and willing to accept a position that requires you to be mobile and relocate to assigned area world-wide to support the mission?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

8. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

9. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Are you willing and able to work on a rotating shift basis to meet work requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

10. This position requires to be able to obtain and maintain the Corps of Engineers certification for operation of the motorboat within 24 months of employment. Are you willing to obtain and maintain the Corps of Engineers certification for operation of the motorboat within 24 months of employment.

A. Yes

B. No

11. This is a Term position scheduled to last 4 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a position with Department of Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST (RANGER).

A. I have a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education described above.

2. Recent Graduates Program - To be eligible for this program, applicants must be a recent graduate (within the previous two years OR a veteran who was precluded from applying in the two-year period due to a military service obligation, and within 6 years of graduation) from an accredited institution who has completed an associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate or within 9 months of completion of degree with superior academic achievement as reflected in the criteria listed as required for a GS-07? (NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent and/or final transcripts that indicate your graduation date).

A. YES

B. NO

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST (RANGER) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes Experience assisting in implementing activities at a water resources project.

B. I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, CHEMISTRY, OR RELATED DISCIPLINES APPROPRIATE TO THE POSITION (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I am claiming Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in B above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - You must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - You may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or verification of class standing for further verification.)

D. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

F. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

4. 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. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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