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Position Title
Natural Resource Specialist (BAER Coordinator)
Agency
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Announcement Number
BIAMP-24-12446127-RS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, June 24, 2024 to Monday, July 8, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Area of Consideration: Current Department of the Interior Employee - Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current employee of the Department of the Interior with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as the full performance level of the position being announced
  • I am a current employee of the Department of the Interior with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service at a higher grade level than the full performance level of the position being announced
  • I am a current employee of the Department of the Interior with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service serving in a position with a full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced  
  • I am a current employee of the Department of the Interior with a career or career-conditional appointment in the Competitive Service and have previously held a permanent position with a full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced  
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. Area of Consideration: Current Department of the Interior Employee - Do you meet the following eligibility?
  • I am a current employee of the Department of the Interior with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
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. 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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5. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).

Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.  For more information about Indian preference or to obtain BIA Form 4432 application instructions, please visit: https://www.bia.gov/jobs.

I am an Indian Preference eligible candidate.
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6. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:

• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and for reasons other than misconduct or performance 

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. You must submit documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or memorandum of record where the supervisor documented an acceptable performance level, or reference by supervisors, etc.).   All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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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)
Application Requirements
1. I have satisfactory or better rating on my last performance appraisal. I will provide a copy of my performance appraisal, if requested. (limit characters)
2. My resume contains hours worked per week for each season and position held. For example, 1 year of experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week (full-time). Part-time hours are prorated. I understand that I will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not include hours worked per week. (limit characters)
3. My resume contains the beginning and ending dates (month/year to month/year) and grade level (if federal service) for each period of work experience/employment. I understand failure to adequately include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement. (limit characters)
4. I consent to the release of information about my ability and fitness for Federal employment by employers, schools, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals and organizations to investigators, human resource specialists, and other authorized employees or representatives of the Federal Government. I understand that for some other sources of information, a separate specific release may be needed, and I may be contacted for such a release at a later date. (limit characters)
5. I will provide copies of required documents by the closing date of this announcement. These documents establish my eligibility and qualifications for this position. Examples: SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (non-award); DD-214 for VEOA consideration; transcripts if applicable. (limit characters)
6. I understand that this position has a positive education requirement and that I must submit a copy of my college transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades with my application package in order to be considered for this position. I also understand that if selected for this position, I will be requested to provide official college transcripts to the servicing human resources office prior to appointment. (limit characters)
7. 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)
8. 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)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Natural Resource Specialist (BAER Coordinator) position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Human Resources will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire, to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification.

In addition to the application and the following application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a panel interview. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed in the vacancy announcement that are required to successfully perform the job.

Please review your responses for accuracy PRIOR to the submission of your questionnaire responses.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you submitting Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to claim Indian Preference? Note: You must include your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted. (limit characters)
2. I meet the basic education requirement because: (limit characters)
3. I qualify at the GS-13 grade level because: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Select the statement that best describes your experience, education or training to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to resource management planning and environmental analysis including National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, etc.) (limit characters)
5. Select the statements that describe your knowledge of national and field program areas defined as follows: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to policy development and implementation, budget formulation and execution, or legislative matters. (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your experience with or ability to work effectively in a multi-agency (or equivalent) environment. (limit characters)
7. Select the statement that best describes your experience using written and oral communications to convey natural resource management technical information and messages to interagency fire personnel, contractors, research scientists, academia, tribal members, and senior management officials. (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information. (limit characters)
9. Select all of the statements that best describe your experience in providing program leadership, management, and coordination: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Select the statement that best describes your supervisory/leadership experience in planning, organizing and assigning work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments. (limit characters)
11. Select the statements that best describe your ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. (Please select all that apply) (limit characters)
12. From the following list, select those that represent your experience in identifying and resolving issues. (limit characters)
13. Select the statement that best describes your ability to apply interdisciplinary approaches with complex variables to analyze, to interpret, and implement complex and innovative natural resources public policy. (limit characters)
14. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of legislative, budgetary, and high-level organizational policy, procedures, process, and techniques evident in successful relationships with entities such as national-level interest groups and professional associations during development of national natural resources high-level policy. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Select the statement that best describes your experience, education or training in fire rehabilitation plans and processes (i.e., ecological considerations, BAER teams, budget, timelines). (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. 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 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. (limit characters)