- Position Title
- Rangeland Management Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- UTDE-23-11961383-CH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 15, 2023 to Monday, May 29, 2023
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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.
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.
4.
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. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
5.
I understand that I must ensure my resume, supporting documents (SF-50 or other official document to verify date of birth), transcripts, fire qualifications (IQCS), etc., are not password protected or contain redacted information that could make my application package ineligible.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Rangeland Management Specialist position with the Utah Bureau of Land Management.
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
I meet the basic qualifications for Rangeland Management Specialist because:
2.
I qualify for the GS-07 level because:
3.
Indicate your level of proficiency as it relates to your application of rangeland management principles, concepts, theories and techniques.
4.
Indicate your level of proficiency in reading maps and locating features on the ground.
5.
Select each of the following that describes your experience in rangeland monitoring.
6.
Select all the tasks that you have performed relating to species identification of rangeland, woodland, forest or wetland vegetation.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Select the one answer that best describes your level of experience as it relates to your application of biological monitoring methods, as applied to multiple resources management.
8.
Indicate your level of experience as it relates to your application of scientific rangeland ecosystem management principles, practices, theories and techniques in order to assess resources for proper rangeland health.
9.
Indicate your level of experience, education or training as it relates to the identification and/or control of noxious/invasive weeds.
10.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education or training in coordinating with other resource disciplines such as wildlife, cultural, minerals, recreation, forestry, fire management, etc. in completing planning and environmental documents.
11.
Identify the statements that describe your experience working with people on a regular basis.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information for oral presentations.
13.
Select the following statement that best describes your ability and experience to communicate effectively in writing.
14.
Select all of the statements that best describe your experience working in an interagency and partnership based environment.
15.
Select all of the different desktop applications that you have experience using.
16.
Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in GPS software and hardware for data collection, integration, and processing.
17.
Select the statement that best describes your education or experience using automated equipment and systems such as Rangeland Administration System (RAS) and Rangeland Improvement Projects System (RIPS) to perform work related to rangeland management.
18.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in organizing and prioritizing work.
19.
Select each statement that best describes your experience working with resource specialist to prepare data for analysis.
20.
When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities, and conflicting responsibility, which of the following best describes your work style.
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentionally false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, 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.
22.
I affirm my submitted resume contains my work experience that at a minimum includes my job title(s), occupational series and grade (if federal employment), start and end dates (for example: 7/18/2021 to 4/21/2023), hours worked per week (for example: full-time, 40 hours per week or if part-time, 20 hours per week), salary, and duties specific to each position I have listed. I understand failure on my part to provide this information in my resume will deem me ineligible for further consideration to this position.
23.
In accordance with 5 CFR 300.604, time-in-grade restrictions apply to General Schedule (GS) employees. If I am a current GS employee, I acknowledge I may be subject to time-in-grade requirements when being considered for advancement. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide the appropriate SF-50's that demonstrate I have spent 52 weeks at the next lower grade level sufficient to meet this requirement OR that I have held a higher-grade level on a permanent basis. I acknowledge I may have to submit more than one SF-50, and my submitted SF-50's may consist of an appointing SF-50, within-grade increase, promotion, begin/end SF-50's for a temporary promotion, or change to lower grade. I understand failure on my part to provide this information with my application packet will deem me ineligible for further consideration to this position.