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Position Title
Recreation Management Specialist
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
24-CHI-OCR-12183075-DP Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 30, 2023 to Monday, July 1, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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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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.
 
 
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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?
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 9 location(s). (limit characters)
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2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-09/11 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. (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or specialized experience needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience. 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. YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALIFYING ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-09 position. Please select only one response.
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2. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Recreation Management Specialist, GS-0301-11 position. Please select only one response. (limit characters)
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. 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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Provide recreation and special uses program input to annual program of work development.
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4. Gather information to inform preparation of contracts, agreements and permits to support wilderness and recreation planning and management.
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5. Conduct surveys and studies of wildernesses and other specially designated areas, recreation use, facilities and trails, and special uses.
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6. Oversee budgets and annual programs of work to achieve planned goals and objectives.
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7. Strategize, develop, and review proposals for new or existing projects and plans.
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8. Analyze and determine the effects between recreation and resource management activities.
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9. Engage and collaboratively work with partners to deliver recreation and specially designated areas programs.
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10. Review and monitor management activities related to recreation and specially designated areas and provide recommendations for improvement.
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11. 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.
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12. Develop 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.
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13. Analyze and interpret data to formulate recommendations to achieve management objectives and policies.
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14. Coordinate with other resource disciplines on program and project planning and execution.
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15. Evaluate effectiveness of recreation, special uses and specially designated areas programs to ensure changes are made as conditions arise.
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16. Ensure recreation and specially designated areas programs comply with agency policies and guidelines and other applicable laws.
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17. Engage and create working relationships with the public, volunteers, and partners to advance recreation management program goals.
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18. Communicate agency management practices, rules, and regulations to the public for education on wilderness, trails, special uses and recreation activities.
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19. Participate in the development and delivery of wilderness and other education programs for diverse audiences.
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20. Maintain relationships with professional organizations and other stakeholders to advance program goals and objectives.
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21. Communicate recreation and specially designated area program needs to upper management and interdisciplinary teams.
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22. Engage partners, volunteers, and the public to collaboratively manage congressionally designated areas and recreation programs in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
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23. 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.
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24. 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.
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25. 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.
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