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Position Title
Organizational Ombuds
Agency
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Announcement Number
OS-6080-24-CM-001(DEU) Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, November 16, 2023 to Wednesday, November 22, 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.

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.
(limit characters)
3.

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.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
3. 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)
4. What attracted you to this position? (limit characters)
5. 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)
6. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus? (limit 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 grade level.
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2. Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-14 grade level.
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3. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level individually serving a minimum of 100 clients per year as an organizational ombuds for a geographically dispersed (nation-wide or international) client-base within a large organization? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level delivering training on communication and conflict resolution skills?
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5. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level assisting with the design and operation of an integrated conflict management system?
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6. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level individually serving a minimum of 150 clients per year as an organizational ombuds for a geographically dispersed (nation-wide or international) client-base within a large organization? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level developing and delivering training on communication and conflict resolution skills?
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8. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level designing and operating an integrated conflict management system?
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9. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level providing ombuds services, including impartial counseling and referrals?
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10. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level working as an independent neutral with managers to improve their organization's supervision, human services, and conflict management system?
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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)
11. A college degree in discipline related to conflict management is preferred but not required. Do you possess a college degree in a related field? (Include transcripts)
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12. Please select the areas in which you have completed education or training. (limit characters)
13. I have experience working in an organization with ___________. (limit characters)
14. While serving in a mediator role, I have assisted with_______. (limit characters)
15. I have developed and/or delivered training covering the following topics: (limit characters)
16. I have previous experience__________. (limit characters)
17. From the list below select the special emphasis functions you have performed. (limit characters)
18. The identity of those seeking assistance and all communications with the organizational ombuds are confidential to the maximum extent permitted by law. (limit characters)
19. The organizational ombuds may conduct formal investigations on behalf of the organization. (limit characters)
20. The organizational ombuds may participate in the disciplinary proceedings related to concerns that were brought to their attention. (limit characters)
21. The organizational ombuds is an advocate for: (limit characters)
22. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques include: (limit characters)
23. Which of the following principles apply to organizational ombuds practice. (limit characters)
24. The organizational ombuds may, at their sole discretion disclose confidential information __________. (limit characters)