- Position Title
- Social Scientist/Natural Resource Manager (Recreation)/Landscape Architect
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-R9GVP1-INTERDIS-FS3229G Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 17, 2023 to Monday, October 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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 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.
Are you a current or former employee of the US Forest Service 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 break in service of two or more years; and,
- most recent period of qualifying service was with the US Forest Service; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,if you are no longer employed by the US Forest Service, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance?
5.
Have you completed a qualifying conservation project(s) with the US Forest Service? If yes, confirm that you meet the following:
- you received a Public Land Corps - Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status
- you were between 16 and 30 years old (inclusive) when the certification of eligibility was signed
- you completed a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service on appropriate conservation projects that included at least 120 hours on Public Lands Corps projects; AND,
- you are within the two-year eligibility period from the date the certification was signed.
6.
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?
7.
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 a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is 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 a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
8.
Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
9.
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?
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Social Scientist/Natural Resources Manager (Recr)/Landscape Architect, GS-0101/0401/0807-11/12 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 Interdisciplinary position may be filled in any of the following series: Social Scientist, GS-0101; Natural Resource Manager (Recreation), GS-0401; or Landscape Architect, GS-0807. Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of the interdisciplinary basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If your transcripts do not show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. You may need to submit transcripts for multiple degrees earned or schools attended. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
Basic requirement for 0101 series.
1.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Social Scientist GS-0101. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration.
Basic requirement for 0401 series.
2.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Natural Resource Manager (Recr) GS-0401. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration.
Basic requirement for 0807 series.
3.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Landscape Architect GS-0807. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration.
Specialized Qualifications
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Social Scientist/Natural Resources Manager (Recr)/Landscape Architect, GS-0101/0401/0807-11/12. 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.
4.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-11 Social Scientist/Natural Resources Manager (Recr)/Landscape Architect.
5.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-12 Social Scientist/Natural Resources Manager (Recr)/Landscape Architect.
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.
6.
Plan future recreation/trail use and development on the unit in conjunction with Forest interdisciplinary teams.
7.
Formulate long-range and annual management plans for natural resources plans on a unit.
8.
Ensured the new recreation facilities are in accordance with approved plans.
9.
Formulate long-range resource management planning input for natural resources plans on a unit.
10.
Analyze and recommend priorities and adjustments based on changing direction and variety of work factors.
11.
Identify need for, analyze, and recommend schedules and priorities for recreation program.
12.
Provide predictions on the accomplishment of established goals for recreation management activities.
13.
Correlate program recommendations into annual recreation management plan.
14.
Provide advice in planning, designing, development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation management plans and project activities.
15.
Provide project scopes, budgets, and schedules with program coordinator and budget specialist.
16.
Coordinate resource activities between units and other specialists to ensure consistency in program emphasis and development.
17.
Provide expert technical support and facilitate interdisciplinary approaches to the development of resource plans and recreation management activities.
18.
Evaluates program accomplishment for quantity, quality, and cost through regular on-the-ground inspections of recreation management programs.
19.
Inspect and determine special clauses for contracts, special use permits, and agreements to include recreation considerations.
20.
Develop technical progress reports on program activities for senior leadership.
21.
Prepare written communication for line officer review and approval.
22.
Responsible for environmental analysis reviews, reports, evaluation and preparing environmental impact statements.
23.
Establish and maintain working relationships with federal, state, tribal, and local agency partners to maintain recreation management activities.
24.
Prepare detailed long-range and short-term recreation plans, environmental analysis reports, and evaluate proposal statements prepared by others.
25.
Draft policy, technical guides, standards, and methods for recreation management.
26.
Develop recommendations and guidance documents to ensure recreation program objectives are accomplished.
27.
Provide accomplishment information and determine if correction or changes are needed in objectives.
28.
Prepare detailed long-range and short-term recreation plans, environmental analysis reports, and evaluate proposal statements prepared by others.
29.
Draft policy, technical guides, standards, and methods for recreation management.
30.
Develop recommendations and guidance documents to ensure recreation program objectives are accomplished.
31.
Provide accomplishment information and determine if correction or changes are needed in objectives.
32.
Provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinate employees.
33.
Plan work to be accomplished, set, and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
34.
Assign work based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirement of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
35.
Evaluate work performance of the subordinate employees.
36.
Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.
37.
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.
38.
Do you understand that if you are a current or former (reinstatement) Federal employee and you do not attach your most recent performance rating (not a performance plan), dated within the past 18 months, or a document including a statement why you are not attaching your performance rating dated within the past 18 months, your application package will be considered incomplete and you will not be considered for this position?
39.
I certify that 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.