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Position Title
Supervisory Interdisciplinary Mining Engineer or Geologist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
MTDE-23-11937690-AMB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 1, 2023 to Monday, June 5, 2023
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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 series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. You may only select up to 1 series. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Select one statement from the choices below that demonstrates how you meet the Basic Requirement for the Mining Engineer Series.
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2. Select one statement from the choices below that demonstrates how you meet the Basic Requirement for the Geology Series.
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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.
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4. Identify the following professional mining engineering or geologic work that you have performed on the job:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
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.
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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:
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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience, education and training in providing solid minerals mining engineering expertise for solid minerals evaluations:
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8. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience interpreting and applying federal regulations, including the Code of Federal Regulations.
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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.
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10. Select all of the statements that best describe your experience in providing program leadership, management, and coordination: (limit characters)
11. Indicate the statement that best describe your skill in supervision and providing leadership.
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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.
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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: (limit characters)
14. Select the statement that best describes the highest level of managerial experience you have:
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15. Select all of the statements below that describe the interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work:
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16. Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying issues, resolving conflicts, and negotiating solutions:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. (limit characters)
20. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. 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.
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