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Position Title
Environmental Protection Specialist
Agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Announcement Number
OSMRE-24-ETA-020(DEU) Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:

Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.

To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:

Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:

  • Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
  • SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
  • You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
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Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:

Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.

To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:

Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:

  • Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
  • SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
  • You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
2. What attracted you to this position? (limit characters)
3. If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below. (limit 100 characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position. YOUR RESUME MUST INCLUDE A CLEAR AND DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, OF HOW YOU MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-12 grade level.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level evaluating environmental programs for compliance with Federal and/or State regulatory requirements?
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3. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level applying knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to ensure programs and procedures are consistent and/or legal?
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4. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level providing recommendations, technical guidance, and assistance on the interpretation of environmental requirements?
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From the descriptions below, select the response(s) that best describes how your background meets the requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection. You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. (limit characters)
5. Select the responses that describe your experience with Federal Register documents.
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6. Select the choice which best describes the extent to which you have prepared correspondence and other documents in proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
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7. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience composing written communications, including the responsibility and accountability for accurate content, grammar, spelling, appropriate tone and format (i.e. drafting program reports, composing documents or correspondence involving technical information, and adapting writing to the audiences level of knowledge).
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8. What is the role of the Council on Environmental Policy in managing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)? (Select one answer)
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9. When evaluating the environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives in an Environmental Impact Statement, the agency should select which of the following. (Select one answer)
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10. What agency is responsible for oversight of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)? (Select one answer)
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11. For integration of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, the following strategies meet both requirements: (Select one answer)
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12. When preparing educational materials on the National Environmental Policy Act, what are the 3 levels of analysis that should be included? (Select all that may apply)
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13. For public meetings on Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements the public is invited to provide comment. Is the representative for the federal agency required to respond to comments provided during the public meeting? (Select one answer)
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14. What is the most effective way to gather input when leading teams in problem resolution? (Select one answer)
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15. Select the choices that best describe your experience with the problem-solving process.
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