- Position Title
- Geologist (Paleontologist)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12217871-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 27, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Geologist (Paleontologist) GS-1350-11 position with the National Park Service. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Your ratings are subject to change if discrepancies exist between your responses and supporting documents.
Basic Requirement:
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the education requirements for a Geologist (Paleontologist) GS-1350 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet the basic qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Experience and Education Requirements:
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In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, you must also possess the following OPM Qualification Standards. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience AND/OR educational requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these qualification standards, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive further consideration.
For the task statements below, select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe the experience that supports your answers to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. Each of your responses must be supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Author or co-author reports for environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, resource management plans or similar documents related to paleontological resources.
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Implement, and supervise paleontological resource projects involving documentary, collections research, and field investigations.
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Write grants to fund paleontological resource management, condition assessment and documentation projects.
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Provide technical advice and information regarding paleontological resource management practices.
7.
Work with partners to develop or revise Scopes of Collection Statements and other plans for stored museum collections (ie., Collection management plan, collection storage plan, integrated pest management plan).
8.
Research scientific, technical, and/or historical sources to identify fossils in the field and lab.
9.
Conduct site evaluations that included analyzing existing data from institutional files and databases.
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Successfully excavate and collect vertebrate fossils using approved methods.
11.
Conduct paleontological resource field inventories, monitoring, fossil locality stabilization, excavation and other work related to fossil vertebrates.
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Ensure technical adequacy and quality assurance of studies and work performed by others.
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Use Geographic Information System software to process and analyze spatial data related to paleontological resources.
14.
Digitize and manage digital data and electronic records.
15.
Catalog or direct the cataloging of archeological, ethnographic, history and natural history items from diverse projects.
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Manage paleontological, biological, archeological, ethnographic, and historical collections.
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Prepare management and scientific reports regarding the results of protection, mitigation, restoration, inventory, monitoring, and research activities.
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Collaborate with organizational partners to evaluate, recommend, and implement management strategies for natural and/or scientific resource programs.
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Establish working relationships with the scientific and professional research community to guide protection and promote proactive study of natural/scientific resources.
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Develop networks and builds alliances with a variety of organizations such as museums, universities, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities.
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Represent an organization while serving as a liaison between two or more organizations to keep all appropriate parties up-to-date about research projects and scientific resource issues.
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Organize and present knowledge and understanding gained through scientific research to the general public and educational groups, as well as at professional meetings.
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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.