- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary Ecologist, Botanist, Fish Biologist, or Wildlife Biologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- HQMP-23-11937446-SL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 18, 2023 to Thursday, June 1, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Area of Consideration: Current BLM Employee - Do you meet the following eligibility?
- I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
2.
Current BLM Employee: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as the full performance level of the position being announced
- I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service at a higher grade level than the full performance level of the position being announced
- I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service serving in a position with a full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced
- I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service and have previously held a permanent position with a full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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.
Are you a current, permanent Bureau of Land Management employee?
To verify your eligibility as a current Bureau of Land Management employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility as a current Bureau of Land Management employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Additional Questions
1.
I have satisfactory or better rating on my last performance appraisal. I will provide a copy of my performance appraisal, if requested.
2.
I have received recruitment incentive awards during the last two years and have listed them on my resume.
3.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP).
4.
Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family?
5.
If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable).
(limit 200 characters)
Assessment 1
Basic Qualifications requirements
1.
From the descriptions below, select the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the 0408 series.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the 0430 series.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the 0482 series.
4.
From the descriptions below, select the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for the 0486 series.
Specialized Experience
5.
I qualify for the GS-13 level because I meet the basic educational requirement AND I have 1-year or more of specialized experience as defined in the vacancy announcement equivalent to the GS-12. Examples of specialized experience for GS-13: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level experience; Experience with the development or implementation of budget, policies, procedures and guidance for conservation and recovery of T&E and sensitive species; Experience with the application of Federal laws and regulations related to T&E and sensitive species conservation and recovery; and Experience coordinating with federal, state, and non-governmental partners to achieve beneficial conservation and recovery outcomes.
COMPETENCY ID: 77
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing, adapting, and applying research methods and analysis techniques in order to critically analyze problems involving resource and ecosystem related issues.
7.
Identify the following tasks you perform that demonstrate your experience in wildlife management.
8.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in using species inventory protocols, inventory field forms and shared databases, and wildlife 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 species and ecological sites.
9.
Indicate the extent of your knowledge of Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives related to human resources management.
10.
Please select the one answer that best describes your experience in applying the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1976, as amended.
11.
Please select the statement that best describes your experience implementing policy and guidance related to Threatened and Endangered (T&E) species issues.
12.
Select each of the following statements that describe your ability and experience with written communications.
13.
Identify the following tasks you perform that demonstrate your experience in administering a wildlife management program.
14.
Select all of the statements that best describe your experience in providing program leadership, management, and coordination.
15.
Indicate your level of experience as it pertains to your interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work.
16.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate orally.
Verification of Application
17.
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: