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Position Title
Range Technician (Monitoring)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
MTSS-23-11863693-LR Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 9, 2023 to Wednesday, March 22, 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. 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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3. 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. I qualify for the GS-04 level because: (limit characters)
2. I qualify for the GS-05 level because: (limit characters)
3. I qualify for the GS-06 level because: (limit characters)
4. I qualify for the GS-07 level because: (limit characters)
5. Identify the rangeland monitoring and inventory work you have been responsible for on the job. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
6. Select each of the following that describes your experience in rangeland monitoring. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
7. Identify each of the following vegetative monitoring and inventory work you have been responsible for on the job: (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
8. Select each of the following statements that describes your experience in rangeland monitoring. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
9. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience using GPS technology for use in vegetation mapping, acreage determinations, and road and property line locations.
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10. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education or training in collecting and displaying GIS information?
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11. I plot the location of meandering fences and prepares plats showing their location.
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12. Please select the one answer that best describes your knowledge and experience related to range improvement project development and implementation according to current standards and handbooks.
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13. Indicate the level of your proficiency as it relates to planning, designing, constructing, and inspecting range improvement projects.
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience inspecting the conditions of range improvement projects? (limit characters)
15. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience planning and completing various types of range improvement projects, i.e., fences, wells, springs, or pipelines.
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16. Identify the range use supervision duties you have performed on the job: (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
17. Select the statement that best describe your experience associated with allotment management plans or grazing systems.
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18. Select the statements that reflects your highest level of proficiency. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
19. Select the computer applications/programs in which you consider yourself to be skilled. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
20. Select the statement that best describes your experience with office computer software.
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21. 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)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22. 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)