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Position Title
Regional Staff Scientist
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-RES-24-12437590-DE-DP Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, July 12, 2024 to Monday, July 22, 2024
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Eligibilities
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements. (limit characters)
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements for GS-0401: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Biologists.
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2. Basic Requirements for GS-1301: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Physical Scientists.
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3. Basic Requirements for GS-0101: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Social Scientist positions.
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4. GS-12: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
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5. GS-13: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
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6. Utilize professional knowledge of the principles, theories, and techniques of earth and biological sciences to address complex interdisciplinary problems.
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7. Utilizes professional knowledge of principles, theories and techniques of the social sciences to address complex interdisciplinary problems.
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8. Collaborate with others as an effective team member to accomplish broad goals of multi discipline projects or programs.
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9. Write technical reports or published articles pertaining to the communication of natural resources/earth science investigations and research.
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10. Plan and manage time effectively to handle multiple tasks and accomplish goals under minor supervision.
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11. Plan and organize meetings, conferences, and workshops.
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12. Set schedule and work with teams composed of internal and external staff members at various organizational levels to provide products for higher management or external customer consideration.
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13. Coordinate the internal and external activities of interdisciplinary science programs that cross organizational boundaries.
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14. Collaborate with others as an effective team member both to accomplish broad project goals and to obtain and rapidly disseminate critical scientific information.
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15. Work with scientists to convey technical information to non-technical audiences using audiovisual tools and techniques.
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16. Develop methods or materials to disseminate information through audiovisual media.
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17. Use computer technology such as modeling, networking, database management, and internet-based applications to support scientific decision making.
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18. Utilize a variety of computer programs to develop effective technical presentations in the form of posters, slide shows, newsletters, fact sheets and web pages.
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19. Build a culture that promotes teamwork, acceptance and productivity among persons exhibiting cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences.
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20. Prepare proposals; develop budget estimates and management documents; formulate objectives, priorities, and milestones; coordinate work activities; manage project expenditures; and review and analyze program proposals and accomplishments. (GS-13 ONLY) (limit characters)
21. Serve as program advocate for a large, complex, diverse workforce of scientists and technical experts working in an interdisciplinary environment. (GS-13 ONLY) (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22. I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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