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Position Title
Archeologist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
UTDE-24-12221796-AA Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, December 1, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 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. 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.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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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.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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4. 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. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. (limit characters)
5. I understand that I must ensure my resume, supporting documents (SF-50 or other official document to verify date of birth), transcripts, fire qualifications (IQCS), etc., are not password protected or contain redacted information that could make my application package ineligible. (limit characters)
6. 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. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Archeologist position with the Utah Bureau of Land Management. (limit characters)
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. I affirm my submitted resume contains my work experience that, at a minimum, includes my job title(s), occupational series and grade (if federal employment), start and end dates (for example, 7/18/2021 to 4/21/2023 or 07/2021 to 04/2023), hours worked per week (for example, full-time, 40 hours per week or if part-time, 20 hours per week), and duties specific to each position I have listed. I understand failure on my part to provide this information in my resume will deem me ineligible for further consideration for this position.
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2. I meet the basic requirements for this position because:
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3. I qualify for the GS-7 level because:
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4. I certify that I have (or can obtain within 30 days) and maintain a valid state driver's license.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Basic archaeological field surveys by walking over the landscape and searching for archaeological features and artifacts.
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6. Conducting library research related to cultural or historical field studies or data.
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7. Preparing archaeological site surface artifact analysis forms or documents.
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8. Evaluating cultural resources using Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act guidelines.
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9. Produce documents, reports, and presentations, integrating a variety of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
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10. Retrieving and compiling data for resource management reports and interpretive exhibits, etc.
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11. Produce written information, which may include complex technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience(s) with different levels of familiarity or understanding.
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12. Write clear and concise technical field reports for archeological testing and monitoring.
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13. Use basic archeological tools including survey equipment such as GPS for navigation and site mapping.
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14. Use basic excavation tools (trowel, shovel, line level) to conduct archeological fieldwork.
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15. Taking photographs of archaeological sites, features, and artifacts.
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16. Experience using and interpreting maps, aerial photographs and other remote sensing data for site identification, navigation to the site, and site recording.
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17. Conducting Class III cultural resource inventory over long distances in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.
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18. Explains and clarifies organizational actions and proposals and explains and proposes techniques or methods about which there may be conflicting opinions.
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19. Manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative professional and/or personal impact.
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20. Explains, advocates, and expresses facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and effectively negotiates with individuals and groups internally and externally to achieve desired outcome.
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21. Effectively interacts with people who have diverse interests, as well as varied skills and backgrounds.
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22. Works in a professional manner with a variety of people at all organizational levels in BLM, other Federal agencies, State, and local governments, and/or private sector entities.
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23. Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
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24. Listens to others; responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.
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25. Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
26. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentionally false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials or any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, 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.
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Assessment 2
The following questions ask you to describe your educational background, your work, and other experiences in specific areas which relate to successful job performance. You are to choose one answer to each question from among the alternatives presented. Do not mark more than one answer for each question. Multiple answers will not be counted. Do not omit answers unless instructed to do so. Other omissions may decrease your score. (limit characters)
1. During high school (grades 9 - 12), I made the semester honor roll:
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2. The high school grade I most often received was:
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IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND COLLEGE, PLEASE SKIP TO ITEM 4. (limit characters)
3. The college grade I most often received was:
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4. In the past three years the number of different paying jobs I have held for more than two weeks is:
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5. I have been employed in work similar to that of the job covered by this examination:
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6. In the past three years, my primary work experience has been in:
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7. On my present or most recent job, my supervisor rated me as:
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8. In the past three years the number of jobs I have been fired from is:
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9. The number of civic or social organizations (which have regular meetings and a defined membership) that I belong to is:
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10. In organizations to which I belong, my participation is best described as:
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11. My previous supervisors (or teachers if not previously employed) would most likely describe my basic math skills as:
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS The questions in this part relate to fundamental competencies, such as problem solving and oral communication, required for the job for which you are applying. Please answer each question "A" for YES or "B" for NO. Keep in mind the following: 1) Some questions refer to "work" experience. Unless otherwise stated, this includes experience you have gained through: • School, • Volunteer work, • Military service, • Paid employment, • Hobbies, or • Professional, charitable, religious, community, social, or other organizations. 2) Some questions include examples to help show the broad range of accomplishments and experience applicants might have. Read the entire question using the examples as a guide, but do not base your answers solely on the examples. 3) Some questions ask you if you received a grade of B or above in your schoolwork. On an A, B, C, D, F scale, a grade of B or above is considered an above average grade. If you were graded on a different scale, use the equivalent of a B or above on the type of scale on which you were graded. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Your responses are subject to verification through background checks, job interviews, and any other information obtained during the application process. Untruthful responses or any attempt to conceal information can result in your removal from a Federal job and in you being barred from seeking Federal employment in the future. (limit characters)
12. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved verifying the accuracy of information or the relevance of information to a problem or a situation (for example, investigative work)?
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13. Have you learned a hobby or leisure activity well enough that you have been asked to do it for others on a voluntary basis?
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14. Have you successfully dealt with a disruption to regular operations in a way that allowed for completion of the work or continuation of a noncritical service?
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15. Have you successfully done work that frequently required you to present nontechnical information at briefings, meetings, conferences, or hearings?
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16. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting with people, other than your co-workers, from a foreign country or from different ethnic or cultural backgrounds?
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17. Have you developed a formal mechanism to learn more about a problem (for example, developed a survey, conducted interviews or focus groups, etc.)?
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18. Have you successfully done work that involved writing technical or legal reports, or translating technical or other complex material into language that was more easily understood?
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19. Have you successfully completed a small-scale project (lasting several days or weeks) on or ahead of schedule with minimal supervision?
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20. Have you successfully done work that only occasionally required you to present information at briefings, meetings, conferences, or hearings?
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21. In high school, did you have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, belong to an honor society, or graduate with honors?
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22. Have you effectively participated as a member of an extracurricular school team or community team (for example, sports, cheerleading, debate, theater, neighborhood watch, etc.)?
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23. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and monitoring work for fewer than 10 people?
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24. Have you written articles or similar types of work that have been included in a school newspaper, community newsletter, or similar type of publication?
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25. Have you designed or developed something, on your own initiative, to help you or other employees better complete assignments (for example, designed a training manual)?
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26. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved manipulating data in a computer database (for example, importing, exporting, merging, updating, sorting data, etc.)?
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27. Have you successfully learned a hobby or leisure activity requiring extensive study or use of complex directions (for example, constructing stereo or computer systems, making stained glass objects, etc.)?
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28. Have you successfully done work where you played a key role in keeping morale up, fostering team spirit or cooperation, or making a group more productive (for example, worked as a coach, supervisor, campaign manager, etc.)?
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29. Have you successfully planned activities for nonwork groups (for example, athletic teams, professional associations, religious groups, etc.)?
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30. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved answering questions, gathering nonsensitive information, or providing assistance to others, either in person or by telephone?
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31. Have you received formal recognition (for example, received an award, letter of commendation, etc.) or been given certain assignments because of your ability to work well in a group?
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32. Have you received favorable feedback about your ability to provide oral instructions or on-the-job training to others, or about your ability to instruct or coach others in athletic, leisure, or community activities?
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33. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved composing letters or writing reports containing several short paragraphs, such as investigation reports, accident reports, performance evaluations, etc.?
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34. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved discussing sensitive information with others, or interviewing or surveying people, either in person or by telephone, to gather information they were reluctant to give?
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35. Have you successfully done work, not including computer applications classes, that regularly involved using graphics software to create and edit charts, tables, or graphs?
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36. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved using computer software to run a payroll, accounting, or inventory system, or to record or track other quantitative information?
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37. Have you successfully planned an event such as a conference, fund-raiser, etc.?
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38. Have you successfully planned or monitored a large-scale project or program that involved several steps that were carried out over an extended period of time?
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39. Have you effectively served on a problem-solving, planning, or goal-setting committee or team?
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40. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that improved your performance at work?
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41. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your teamwork skills?
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42. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved listening carefully to others to understand a need, problem, or situation (for example, investigative work, counseling, etc.)?
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43. In college, did you have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, belong to an honor society, or graduate with honors? (Answer NO to this question if you did not attend college.)
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44. Have you received formal recognition for your ability to work well with others (for example, received a letter of recommendation or appreciation, an excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?
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45. Have you devised a strategy to overcome a major setback that successfully enabled you to complete a project on time or within budget?
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46. Have you received formal recognition for solving a work-related problem (for example, received an award, a letter of commendation, etc.)?
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47. Have you successfully written reports that presented facts, findings, logical conclusions, and persuasive arguments (for example, wrote a thesis, briefing papers, policy papers, complex research papers, etc.)?
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48. Have you successfully done work that required you to live with others 24 hours a day while working with them toward a common goal (for example, completed a tour of duty on a submarine, worked on a wilderness trail-building team or scientific expedition, etc.)?
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49. Have you taken the initiative to learn new skills or acquire additional knowledge that improved your performance at work or school, or in leisure activities?
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50. Have you broken a sales record or a similar record, regularly exceeded quotas or similar productivity standards, or received formal recognition for doing work that surpassed what was expected (for example, received a certificate of appreciation, bonus, etc.)?
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51. Have you received favorable feedback for oral presentations you have given to management or other officials, or to the public (for example, for speaking at religious services, performing in theatrical productions, etc.)?
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52. Have you successfully done work, not including computer applications classes, that regularly involved using statistical software programs to analyze data?
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53. Have you successfully done work, not including computer applications classes, that regularly involved using word processing software to create, edit, and format documents or correspondence?
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54. Have you successfully completed a complex research project that included collecting and analyzing information, and reporting conclusions or recommendations?
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55. Have you written procedures or instructions that others have followed successfully (for example, instruction manuals, survey instructions, training materials, etc.)?
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56. Have you received favorable feedback about your interpersonal skills when serving as a leader, instructor, or supervisor for academic, religious, community, sports, leisure, or work activities?
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57. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your self-management skills (for example, time management, goal setting, career development, etc.)?
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58. Since high school, have you received a grade of B or above in oral communication classes (for example, speech, public speaking, theater, etc.) or participated in activities that improved your oral communication skills (for example, training classes, workshops, seminars, debate team, speech club, etc.)?
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59. Have you successfully created computerized databases to organize information?
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60. Have you identified and solved a problem with a procedure, product, or service that benefited the organization (for example, saved the organization time or money, increased sales, reduced errors, etc.)?
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61. Have you submitted articles or similar types of written work that were published in a local newspaper, nationally-distributed newsletter, or similar type of publication?
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62. Do you regularly monitor your progress toward achieving your career goals (for example, by initiating discussions about your career goals with your supervisor, employee counselor, mentor, etc.)?
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63. Have you effectively worked on a team that was quickly established to function in a crisis situation (for example, worked on a search and rescue mission)?
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64. Have you submitted articles or similar types of written work that were published in a professional, trade, or scholarly journal or in a nationally- recognized newspaper or magazine?
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65. Have you successfully done work that required extensive on-the-job training?
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66. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and monitoring work for 10 or more people?
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67. Have you successfully completed a highly structured, formal training program, not including an apprenticeship for a trade or craft, that required you to learn a complex body of information (for example, training for jobs in insurance, law enforcement, real estate, etc.)?
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68. Have you successfully remained polite and tactful while doing work where one of your primary responsibilities was to handle customer problems or complaints (for example, worked as a customer service representative)?
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69. Have you successfully completed a long-term project outside of work where you were solely responsible for doing the work (for example, completed a thesis, wrote a book that was published, prepared a horse for competition that won a ribbon, restored an antique car, etc.)?
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70. Have you successfully developed an automated system that improved accuracy, efficiency, or productivity?
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71. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting or coordinating with people outside of your immediate work group (for example, people from other offices, departments, organizations, etc.)?
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72. Have you successfully done work that regularly required you to determine resource requirements or monitor the use of resources (for example, staff, space, equipment, supplies, materials, etc.)?
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73. Have you successfully completed a large-scale project (lasting several months or longer) on or ahead of schedule with minimal supervision?
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74. Have you successfully done work that regularly required you to lead or facilitate briefings, meetings, or conferences, or formally present technical or other complex information to others?
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