USA Staffing

Position Title: Natural Resources Specialist
Agency: Forest Service
Announcement Number: 23-R9GVASTEM-0401-978531DH Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, February 16, 2023 to Tuesday, February 21, 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)

Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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A. Yes

B. No

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work. For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

Basic requirement 0401 series

1. From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Natural Resource Specialist position GS-0401. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration.

A. I have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

B. I have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major field of study that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major.

C. I have a combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, AND experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field needed to perform the work of the occupation.course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major.

D. I do not possess the basic education requirement, as described above.

This section will be used to determine if you possess the Specialized Experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Natural Resource Specialist GS-0401-12/13 position. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

2. Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-12 Natural Resource Specialist.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Examples of specialized experience must include meeting the following statement: Developed and maintained working relationships with research institutions, agency/organization representatives, or other program delivery partners to address critical and emerging issues and/or accomplish climate-related program priorities. And also meeting one or both of the following statements: Assisted senior subject matter experts in creating educational and planning resources designed to integrate climate change considerations into natural resource management; OR Provided support to senior subject matter experts to accomplish program responsibilities that included one or more of the following: climate program development, planning, budgeting, or identifying organizational needs to establish and meet climate priorities.

B. I do not meet the experience statement above.

3. Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-13 Natural Resource Specialist.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Examples of specialized experience must include meeting the following statement: Developed and maintained working relationships with research institutions, agency/organization representatives, or other program delivery partners to address critical and emerging issues and/or accomplish climate-related program priorities. And also meeting one or both of the following statements: Led the development of educational and planning resources designed to integrate climate change considerations into natural resource management; OR Exercised program management responsibilities that included one or more of the following: climate program development, planning, budgeting, or identifying workforce and organizational needs to establish and meet climate priorities.

B. I do not meet the experience statement above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. I certify, I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required in the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement. I understand that failure to submit all required legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration.

A. Yes

B. No

5. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

A. Yes

B. No

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