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Position Title
Planning and Environmental Specialist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-23-12126644-KK Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Wednesday, September 27, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select responses that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Planning and Environmental Specialist GS-0301-09/11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications Requirement for the GS-09. I qualify for the GS-09 because:
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2. Minimum Qualifications Requirement for the GS-11. I qualify for the GS-11 because:
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3. 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.
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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)
4. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in natural resource management planning, project management and environmental analysis.
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5. Select the statement that best describes your experience in working with multiple disciplines such as wildlife, cultural resources, recreation, range management, or minerals in the interdisciplinary natural resource planning process?
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6. Select each of the specialized work related to land use planning and environmental analysis that you have performed on the job.
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7. Select each of the statements that apply regarding your experience with project management.
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8. I have applied the following laws, regulations and/or policies.
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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)
9. Select one of the following which best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in applying natural resource science as it relates to the development of energy resources.
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10. When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibility, which of the following best describes your work style.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your ability to lead a public meeting for a major environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
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12. Which of the following best describes your experience in developing and writing analyses, option papers, decision memoranda, and/or other documents in plain language for senior managers and the public?
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13. Identify the techniques and practices you have used to secure public involvement on land use planning projects.
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14. Select all the statements which best describe your ability to give oral presentations.
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15. Identify the following tasks you have performed in communicating and interacting with others.
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16. Select all the statements that indicate your level of experience as it pertains to your interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work.
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17. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, 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.
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