- Position Title
- Natural Resource Specialist (Sage Grouse)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- CADE-23-11807542-JB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 18, 2023 to Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please read each question carefully and select the best answer(s) that reflects your experience.
1.
I meet the individual occupational requirement because:
2.
I qualify for the GS-7 level because:
3.
I qualify for the GS-9 level because:
4.
I qualify for the GS-11 level because:
5.
Indicate the following regulations, programs, policies, or topics you have interpreted and/or applied on the job:
6.
Identify the specialized work related to land use planning and environmental analysis that you have performed on the job (select all that apply):
7.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in using species inventory protocols, inventory field forms and shared databases, and habitat assessment procedures to determine population and carrying capacities; assess biological diversity and landscape health; and determine habitat capability for a wide variety of animal and/or botanical species and ecological sites?
8.
Select the following habitat types in which you have assisted in or independently conducted assessment, inventory, or monitoring surveys.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying research needs and questions to meet management needs, participating in research and management studies, and producing products that meet those needs.
10.
Select the following habitat types in which you have designed and executed statistically valid assessment, inventory, or monitoring surveys.
11.
Identify the habitat inventory work you have performed on the job:
12.
Select all the species listed which you have experience performing surveys for.
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting habitat improvement projects for Sage Grouse and Sagebrush Obligate Species.
14.
Indicate the following planning documents that you have provided input for wildlife resources on public lands (includes analyzing impacts, conducting monitoring, implementing projects for and/or developing mitigation):
15.
Indicate the following regulations, policies, or topics you have interpreted and/or applied to assist in the development of habitat improvement projects for special status species on public lands.
16.
Select the one statement that best describes your expertise working with specialists from other resource/program areas such as forest management, wildlife, and recreation.
17.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in working in an interagency and partnership based working environment.
18.
I have included public participation in the completion of environmental impact statements and environmental assessments.
19.
I have experience working with ArcGIS.
20.
From the following list, please select the tasks that you have performed:
21.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training with Global Position System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and hardware for data collection
22.
Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:
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.