- Position Title
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-WE-GVA-11876877-DP-MR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 10, 2023 to Thursday, April 20, 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.
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
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.
• 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.
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?
• 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?
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
Thank you for your interest in these Natural Resource Specialist positions with the USDA Forest Service. Education is required to qualify. To qualify, 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. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for these positions.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position. Basic requirement for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 0401 Series.
1.
Select the statement that best reflects your education and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required education, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience. For a detailed explanation of qualifying education and experience, review the information in the vacancy announcement or visit: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov). You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet all degree/coursework requirements for this position.
2.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience or educational achievement. Experience claimed must be reflected in your resume. Transcripts must be provided with your application if qualifications are based on educational achievement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Interact effectively in situations where frequent changes, delays or unexpected events arise that cause major shifts in priorities, timetables, or work assignments.
4.
Provide information and constructive feedback to colleagues about their work products, work assignments or phases of a work assignment.
5.
Present facts, issues, and positions that convey the intended information with the appropriate diplomacy and emphasis.
6.
Communicate with a variety of groups and individuals to convey and receive training and assignments.
7.
Assist in the preparation of operation and work plans by providing information on existing and proposed improvements, activities, and requirements.
8.
Perform a variety of technical/scientific duties, tasks and/or assignments by collecting, evaluating and/or interpreting data in various natural resource programs.
9.
Apply basic concepts, principles, and methodologies sufficient to perform conventional tasks that have well-defined phases, timelines and/or expectation.
10.
Gather facts and information for use in reports, plans, briefings, and daily written communications.
11.
Assist in writing papers, reports, plans, and briefings that presented clear and concise explanations of the scientific or technical subject matter.
12.
Assist with environmental or natural resource-related documents used by senior professionals to formulate recommendations for natural resource projects.
13.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take an opportunity to review your responses for their accuracy.
14.
Education is required for the job series advertised. You must submit a copy of your transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
15.
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. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.