- Position Title
- Recreation Management Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R4OCR-0301-RMS-9-11-12DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 31, 2023 to Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Eligibilities
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.
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• 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 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.
4.
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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-9/11/12 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.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-9/11/12. 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. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Requirements for the Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-09 position. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-11 position. Please select only one response.
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the GS-301-12 level. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provide recreation and special uses program input to annual program of work development.
5.
Gather information to inform preparation of contracts, agreements and permits to support wilderness and recreation planning and management.
6.
Conduct surveys and studies of wildernesses and other specially designated areas, recreation use, facilities and trails, and special uses.
7.
Develop proposals for new projects, or proposed revisions of existing plans or activities.
8.
Strategize, develop, and review proposals for new or existing projects and plans.
9.
Analyze and determine the effects between recreation and resource management activities.
10.
Engage and collaboratively work with partners to deliver recreation and specially designated areas programs.
11.
Review and monitor management activities related to recreation and specially designated areas and provide recommendations for improvement.
12.
Develop recreation program budgets and annual programs of work to carry out the objectives of the local unit as identified in the unit plan.
13.
Review ranger district recreation programs to ensure compliance with forest direction and all other applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
14.
Collect data, analyze program needs, and recommend action to maintain a balanced budget for the forest's recreation function and ensure forest plan objectives are met.
15.
Participate in the development of long and short-range land use and resource management plans for wilderness and other specially designated areas, recreation infrastructure and trails, and special uses in accordance with agency guidelines and direction.
16.
Participate in the development of annual work plans for management of specially designated areas such as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers and the operations and maintenance of recreation facilities and trails.
17.
Analyze and interpret data to formulate recommendations to achieve management objectives and policies.
18.
Coordinate with other resource disciplines on program and project planning and execution.
19.
Evaluate effectiveness of recreation, special uses and specially designated areas programs to ensure changes are made as conditions arise.
20.
Ensure recreation and specially designated areas programs comply with agency policies and guidelines and other applicable laws.
21.
Analyze interrelated issues that affect the accomplishment of overall program goals.
22.
Evaluate effectiveness of the unit recreation program for the forest land and resources management planning effort.
23.
Develop long and short-range plans for forest recreation management activities.
24.
Develop recreation planning on the unit for input to the unit land and resources management planning effort.
25.
Formulate policies, objectives, and standards for the forest recreation programs.
26.
Engage and create working relationships with the public, volunteers, and partners to advance recreation management program goals.
27.
Communicate agency management practices, rules, and regulations to the public for education on wilderness, trails, special uses and recreation activities.
28.
Participate in the development and delivery of wilderness and other education programs for diverse audiences.
29.
Maintain contacts with professional organizations and other stakeholders to advance program goals and objectives.
30.
Communicate recreation and specially designated area program needs to upper management and interdisciplinary teams.
31.
Communicate effectively to groups or individuals such as managers and specialist at various levels of the Unit; to obtain compliance with land management plans.
32.
Participate with other federal, state, and local agencies, private organizations, and other entities to promote and improve partnerships.
33.
Participate in decisions for the unit's interdisciplinary management team.
34.
Plan the work to be accomplished by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work.
35.
Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees.
36.
Perform administrative and human resources management functions for the unit such as providing advice, counsel, or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
37.
Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
38.
Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.
39.
Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.
40.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
41.
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.