- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- NV-DEU-24-12215660-JP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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 response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for an Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-11 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.
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Minimum Qualifications Requirement GS-11. I meet the minimum qualifications because:
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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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Select the statement which best describes your highest level of experience, or training in the application of natural resource science to environmental protection and multiple use and sustained yield resource management assuring that minerals activities are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to the environment and compatible with other uses on public lands.
4.
Select the statement which best describes your knowledge and experience of ecological theories, principles, techniques and practices, and concepts of geology, hydrology, chemistry, and toxicology.
5.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience or training providing complex, controversial, or precedence setting information to upper management about natural resources management issues.
6.
Identify your experience in evaluating surface use and/or reclamation plans:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Select the statement which best describes your level of proficiency in interpreting and applying Federal, state, local environmental laws, regulations, directives, policy, and other requirements for management of hazardous materials:
8.
Select the statement which best describes your abilities to apply knowledge of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Clean Water Act requirements to environmental restoration activities and remediation of contaminated sites.
9.
Select the statement which best describes your experiences in briefing managers, co-workers, and stakeholders on the requirements of environmental laws, regulations, executive orders, and environmental policies relating to environmental restoration and hazardous substances and the impacts of those requirements upon plans, schedules, activities, and budget.
10.
Select the statement which best describes your experience in evaluating the adequacy of natural resource plans, strategies, inventories, and environmental assessment documents for compliance with Federal laws and agency policies:
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Select the statement which best describes your knowledge and experience to conduct field inspections and investigations to identify current or potential liabilities associated with surface or subsurface hazardous substances, pollution, and site hazards.
12.
Select the statement which best describes your experience in preparing written impact mitigation measures.
13.
Identify the mining law and/or abandoned mine lands regulatory work you have performed on the job:
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Identify the specialized work related to natural resource management land use planning and environmental analysis that you have performed on the job (select all that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Select the statement which best describes your skill level to direct or manage work that involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, auditing, and maintaining information for oil and gas properties in order to assure compliance on mineral leases.
16.
Select the statement which best describes your experience developing and maintaining databases, matrices and (or) spreadsheets.
17.
I have used the following equipment/processes to gather environmental baseline data (select all that apply).
18.
Select all of the statements below that describe your experience as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or other contract monitoring agent.
19.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information:
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Select the statement that best describes your experience in working in an interagency and partnership work environment.
21.
Select the statement which best describes your knowledge and experience related to Indian Law and implementation of governmental Indian/Tribal Trust responsibilities.
22.
Select the statement which best describes your ability and experience to communicate effectively in writing.
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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.