- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary (Science Advisor)-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-CGB-DH-23-11827091-SB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 3, 2023 to Thursday, February 16, 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?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-0401: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Biologists.
2.
Basic Requirements for GS-1301: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Physical Scientists.
3.
GS-13: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Select the response that accurately describes your experience interpreting policies and either assisting others in implementation of those policy requirements or assessing compliance with the policy requirements.
5.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills characteristic of an effective leader such as communicating vision, listening to employees' issues and concerns, being proactive and innovative in resolving problems, coaching and mentoring, and having a positive attitude.
6.
Communicate with a variety of individuals, which may require explanation of complex issues, situations, and procedures.
7.
Work with a wide range of senior and junior scientists and managers to synthesize complex sets of scientific data, as well as preparing reports and presentations.
8.
Organize and lead diverse groups of people in focusing on a defined set of issues and achieving consensus on direction, scope and timetables of activities.
9.
Which one of the following most accurately describes your level of experience establishing structured decision-making processes and protocols in a research environment where the complexity is substantial, research methods and techniques are exploratory and are not clearly documented or contain gaps in specificity.
10.
Which one of the following most accurately describes your experience coordinating, implementing, and recommending factual, science-based, and interdisciplinary solutions to fisheries, environmental, and water operations problems
11.
Which one of the following most accurately describes your level of understanding complex or controversial problems and develop associated solutions within the Klamath Basin scientific community
12.
Reviews and prepares briefing papers, correspondence, policy and procedural guidance, and program documents (e.g., monitoring plans, guidance documents, environmental compliance documents, prioritization strategies, progress reports).
13.
Which one of the following most accurately describes your experience performing analysis of natural resources, hydrological, and other related biological and physical science issues relevant to the complex and controversial operational problems of the Klamath Project or similar projects.
14.
Work cooperatively, effectively, and cordially with key officials, scientists, managers, and technical personnel to achieve strategic operational goals.
15.
Experience in collaborating on new and evolving technical and scientific information, processes, and techniques, such as sampling methods, analytical methods, science-based evaluations, and conclusions.
16.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.