USA Staffing

Position Title: Associate Director for Core Science Systems
Agency: Geological Survey
Announcement Number: USGS-24-EJW-003 (SES) Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 to Friday, May 3, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.

A. 0401 - General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

B. 0801 - General Engineering

C. 1301 - General Physical Science

Please answer all of the following questions below based on the choices provided to be eligible for consideration of this position.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you are currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government, then please list the title, agency, and dates of this appointment. Please note you will be required to provide proof to meet OPM Approval of your appointment if selected. "N/A" if not applicable. (250 character limit) (limit 250 characters)

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. Have you ever served in any additional Political Appointments or Non-career SES Appointments in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

4. If you have ever served in any additional Political Appointments or Non-career SES Appointments in the Federal Government, then please list the title, agency, and dates of the appointments. "N/A" if not applicable. (250 character limit) (limit 250 characters)

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. To qualify under the Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401, do you possess at least one of the following:
Basic Requirements
A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR
B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

A. Yes

B. No

6. To qualify under the General Engineer Series 0801, do you possess at least one of the following:

Basic Requirements
A. Degree: engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience in college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

A. Yes

B. No

7. To qualify under the Physical Science Series 1301, do you possess at least one of the following:

Basic Requirements
A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

A. Yes

B. No

8. Do you have progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related skills and abilities as outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications for this position?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Have you submitted a narrative statement or write up with you application that individually addresses each of the FIVE Executive Core Qualifications as REQUIRED in the vacancy announcement for competitive candidates OR have you submitted appropriate documentation (i.e., an SF-50 appointing you to the SES or an Official CDP Certification Certificate) to demonstrate that you are a non-competitive candidate?

A. Yes, I am a competitive candidate and I have submitted the narrative statement(s) or write up(s) addressing the required five Executive Core Qualifications.

B. Yes, I am a current or former career Career Senior Executive Service (SES), and I have submitted a copy of my SF50 - Notification of Personnel Action clearly documenting my status as a current or former member of the career Senior Executive Service (SES).

C. Yes, I am a graduate of a Office of Personnel Management (OPM) certified Senior Executive Candidate Development Program and I have submitted my OPM Certification Certificate, and I have provided/attached my OPM SES non-competitive certification or any other official documentation confirming my non-competitive status or eligibility.

D. No, I have not provided any of the documentation mentioned in the answer selections A, B, or C documenting your eligibility to be considered for this Career Senior Executive Service position.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

10. Have you submitted a narrative statement that addresses each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications for this position as REQUIRED by the vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

11. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration.

A. Yes

B. No

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