- Position Title
- Social Scientist/Biological Scientist/Physical Scientist (Tribal Research National Program Leader)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-RES-12118138-DP-APL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 15, 2023 to Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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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.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
4.
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 Interdisciplinary Social Scientist/Biological Scientist/Physical Scientist (Tribal Research National Program Leader), GS-0101/0401/1301-03/14 position with the USDA Forest Service.
Your responses to the questions in the questionnaire and the information provided in your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. PLEASE NOTE: To qualify, attach all transcripts that document the required course work and/or degree completed as listed below. Transcripts must show the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. Attach university course descriptions to clarify content of coursework as necessary. Your resume or application materials must support the answers you select.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT): This position requires mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced theories and principles of Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge/Native Science/Traditional Knowledge and tribal related research matters within social science, biological, or physical science to serve as a recognized authority for a full range of significant scientific and non-scientific resource issues. To be considered for this position, your resume and/or transcripts must show experience working in, with and/or for Tribal governments, tribal entities, and/or tribal organizations; understanding of tribal world views, values and/or cultures; and knowledge of American Indian cultures.
1.
Do you have a minimum of three years of experience working in, with and/or for Tribal governments, tribal entities, and/or tribal organizations that shows understanding of Tribal natural resource management programs, Tribal world views, values and/or cultures and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples/American Indian cultures.
To qualify, this experience or education must be clearly described in your application materials.
To qualify, this experience or education must be clearly described in your application materials.
Basic Requirements for Social Science Series (0101).
2.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for the Social Science job series, GS-0101.
Basic Requirements for Biological Science Series (0401).
3.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for the Biological Science job series (0401).
Basic Requirements for Physical Science Series (1301).
4.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for the Physical Science job series (1301).
Specialized Experience Requirements for the GS-13 level
5.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the GS-13 grade level of this Social Scientist/Biological Scientist/Physical Scientist (Tribal Research National Program Leader) position.
Specialized Experience Requirements for the GS-14 level
6.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 grade level of this Social Scientist/Biological Scientist/Physical Scientist position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Collaborate with Indigenous Peoples/American Indian advocacy groups or organizations to conduct scientific research projects and seek opportunities for mutual benefits.
8.
Promote cooperation between parties to enhance and improve scientific collaboration and inclusion of traditional tribal knowledge among various tribes and/or agencies with interests in a geographic area.
9.
Use interest-based negotiation to resolve conflict, negotiate agreements, and achieve goals related to tribal participation and inclusion in scientific research.
10.
Conduct government-to-government consultation per Executive Order 13175
11.
Prepare recommendations for tribal or federal organizations to ensure equity and inclusion of tribal concerns in the field of Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge/Native Science/Traditional Knowledge and tribal related research matters.
12.
Provide guidance on research criteria, policies, standards, and procedures to both government agencies and/or Indigenous Peoples/American Indian organizations and groups.
13.
Incorporate knowledge of Indigenous Peoples/American Indian treaty rights relative to customs, culture, and traditional use of natural resources and land management practices into tribal related research matters.
14.
Formulates and justifies program budget requests; tracking program performance and reviewing accomplishments of field units.
15.
Recommend priorities among scientific research project proposals.
16.
Analyze how program accomplishments are meeting clients' needs; propose adjustments in projects and activities to increase service to clients; and identify propose ways to eliminate duplication and redundancy in programs.
17.
Identify and mitigate barriers that may exclude American Indian tribes and tribal members' participation and input into applying indigenous traditional ecological knowledge to tribal related research matters.
18.
Provide advice and guidance to scientific researchers and staff on appropriate interaction with tribal entities and members .
19.
Facilitate or present training on Indigenous Peoples/American Indian traditional uses, customs and practices, sacred site issues, and how to work with tribal governments in the context of incorporating Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge/Native Science/Traditional Knowledge into scientific research.
20.
If any of your education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Contacts for private organizations that specialize in this evaluation is located here: http://www.naces.org/members.htm. A fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
21.
To qualify, submit a copy of your transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
22.
(DEMO PROFESSIONAL) 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, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
23.
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.