- Position Title
- Director
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-WO-SPF-12013060-G-JP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 10, 2023 to Friday, July 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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 permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?
4.
Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
5.
Are you a Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
6.
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.
7.
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 is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and:
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 single break in service of two or more years; and,
performed at an acceptable level 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 whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
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 single break in service of two or more years; and,
performed at an acceptable level 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 whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
8.
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?
9.
Are you:
a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you 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); OR,
eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit acertificationofexpecteddischargeorreleasefromactive duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 daysafterthedatethecertificationis submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you 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); OR,
eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit acertificationofexpecteddischargeorreleasefromactive duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 daysafterthedatethecertificationis submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
2.
How did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select one and specify if required:
3.
Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Director GS-0301-15 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
1.
From the statements below, select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-0301-15 Director. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Please select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform the complete range of supervisory functions including decisions on work problems presented by subordinates, and developing performance standards and evaluating the performance of subordinates.
3.
Set and adjusts short-term priorities and schedules and makes decisions on work problems of subordinate supervisors.
4.
Set performance standards for supervisors and other employees in the organization; and recommends selection for supervisory and other unit positions.
5.
Provide intellectual leadership to generate policy recommendations that support all aspects of a unit's work.
6.
Provide leadership, coordination, administration and direction in the formulation of standards, methods, and guides for a highly complex, national program.
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Development of short and long-range strategic program direction, and providing oversight of budget management activities across the agency.
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Assess the impact of substantive programs and policies (e.g. legislation, new agency policy, and state and private sector policies) as related to Strategic Planning, Budget and Accountability for assigned projects.
9.
Develop relationships with external stakeholders to assist in defining objectives and developing a plan for short and long term programs.
10.
Provide advice and leadership in responding to complex issues regarding the development of a specific unit's program.
11.
Integrate administrative, budgeting, research, and communication programs to support a unit's overall mission.
12.
Provide management of new substantive agency research and development programs where precedents are scarce or nonexistent.
13.
Develop short and long range planning and priorities for new projects including budget needs and recommendations for allocation of funds.
14.
Set strategic direction and ensure deployment of that direction incorporating all aspects for success such as partnerships and other necessary business functions.
15.
Resolve issues on program direction through staff conferences and individual discussions.
16.
Conduct periodic review visits to monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of major research projects.
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Provide leadership for improving internal work methods and procedures for a specific unit's programs.
18.
Critically review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of highly complex national programs.
19.
Demonstrate leadership in establishing and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination and creates a sense of inclusion and support for all employees in the workplace.
20.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I certify, I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required in the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement. I understand that failure to submit all required legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration.
22.
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.