- Position Title
- Supervisory Interdisciplinary Mining Engineer or Geologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- MTMP-23-11937689-AMB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 1, 2023 to Monday, June 5, 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: 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.
3.
Current or Former Federal Employee: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current Federal 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.
- I am a former Federal employee who held a permanent career 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.
- I am a former Federal employee who obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
4.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): 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 veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and I meet one of the following criteria:
- I have served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility).
- I am entitled to veterans' preference.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
5.
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.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and for reasons other than misconduct or performance
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. You must submit documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or memorandum of record where the supervisor documented an acceptable performance level, or reference by supervisors, etc.). All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and for reasons other than misconduct or performance
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. You must submit documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or memorandum of record where the supervisor documented an acceptable performance level, or reference by supervisors, etc.). All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
7.
Non-Competitive Current Federal Employees: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced
- I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at a higher grade level than the full performance of the position being announced
- I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee 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 currently employed as a Federal civilian employee 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
8.
Non-Competitive Former Federal Employees: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent career competitive appointment AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
- I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
9.
OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities - Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management.
- I am a current employee of a Federal Agency that is covered by a miscellaneous appointing authority not regulated by Office of Personnel Management.
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. You may only select up to 1 series.
Assessment 1
1.
Select one statement from the choices below that demonstrates how you meet the Basic Requirement for the Mining Engineer Series.
2.
Select one statement from the choices below that demonstrates how you meet the Basic Requirement for the Geology Series.
3.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Qualification Requirements listed above, select one response below that indicates whether or not you have the required specialized experience for the GS-13 grade level.
4.
Identify the following professional mining engineering or geologic work that you have performed on the job:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Select the statement that best describes your experience, education and training in providing solid minerals mining engineering expertise to the processing and issuance of minerals leases and licenses.
6.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience, education and training in providing solid minerals mining engineering or geologic expertise to the analysis, preparation, review and revision of comprehensive surface mine plans:
7.
Select the statement that best describes your experience, education and training in providing solid minerals mining engineering expertise for solid minerals evaluations:
8.
Indicate the statement that best describes your experience interpreting and applying federal regulations, including the Code of Federal Regulations.
9.
Choose the one statement that best describes your experience developing and coordinating the organization's responses to legislative, regulatory or other proposals affecting natural resource programs.
10.
Select all of the statements that best describe your experience in providing program leadership, management, and coordination:
11.
Indicate the statement that best describe your skill in supervision and providing leadership.
12.
Select the statements that best describe your Ability to Lead People defined as follows: Inspires, motivates, guides others towards goals; coaches, mentors, challenges staff; adapts leadership styles to various situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity trust, openness, and respect for individuals by applying these values daily.
13.
Select the statements that best describe your ability to lead change, defined as follows: Envisions a long-term view and initiates organizational change for the future; builds upon the vision with others; spots opportunities to move the organization toward the vision:
14.
Select the statement that best describes the highest level of managerial experience you have:
15.
Select all of the statements below that describe the interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work:
16.
Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying issues, resolving conflicts, and negotiating solutions:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and implementing Multi-Year Work Plans, Strategic Plans, Land Use Plans or similar long-term planning in a Natural Resources Environment.
18.
Select the following tasks that you perform that best describe your ability to research and analyze information to properly respond to congressional and/or incoming inquiries.
19.
Select the statements that best describe your Skill in Business Acumen defined as follows: Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential opportunities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
My performance is at an acceptable level, and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP):
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: Understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
21.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the Department of Interior (DOI), through shared recruiting activities, and my application maybe shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire DOI 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.