- Position Title
- Geologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-YELL-25-12448967-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 5, 2024 to Thursday, December 12, 2024
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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?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Geologist GS-1350-09 position in Yellowstone National Park. 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. You must select only ONE response for each item. Your responses must be supported by and documented in your resume, transcripts and other submitted documentation.
OPM BASIC QUALIFICATION STANDARDS FOR THE GS-1350 series:
A - Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography.
or
B - Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
A - Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography.
or
B - Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
1.
From the descriptions below select the one response that best describes how your education meets the basic qualifications requirement for a GS-1350 Geologist. Select only one response.
2.
From the statements below select the one response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geologist, GS-1350-09.
NOTE: For tasks below please select the one response that best describes the skill level that you possess for each task listed. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Your responses must be supported by and documented in your resume, transcripts and other submitted documentation. If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be rated not qualified.
Planning and Evaluating
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Plan and coordinate inventory, monitoring, and research projects related to geological resources, including paleontology, geology, and geohazards.
4.
Effectively manages multiple projects with changing and/or competing priorities and deadlines.
5.
Plan and execute field work in remote canyon environments, including knowledge and experience with backcountry and safety skills in remote, difficult access areas, and involving backcountry camping.
6.
Exercise protocols and standard operating procedures for remote backcountry work, including application of minimum requirements and "leave no trace" for working in proposed or recommended Wilderness.
Project Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Develop, coordinate, manage, and oversee geoscience projects and field work planning from inception to completion, with a broad range of internal staff and external partners, on schedule and within budget.
8.
Lead the work of others including personnel, interns and/or volunteers comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
9.
Perform project administrative duties, including budgeting, work planning, development of funding proposals, regulatory compliance, reporting, purchasing, travel, and scheduling.
10.
Apply safety standards and policies to ensure a safe work environment for self, staff, interns, volunteers, and collaborators.
Geology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Apply standard practices, methods, and techniques to field investigations to provide geologic mapping at multiple scales,
12.
Use standard practices, methods, and techniques to field investigations, field equipment management, documentation, and resource protection to monitor geologic systems.
13.
Apply standard practices, methods, techniques and standard data management tools to field investigations of geohazards.
14.
Used scientific theory, methods and resources management practices to accomplish geologic projects.
15.
Analyze data to meets scientifically acceptable standards.
16.
Apply standard practices, methods, and techniques to field investigations in hydrothermal areas.
Manage and Organize Information
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Use computer operating systems (Windows 11), and software application packages, including word processing, spreadsheet, email, database management, and other software programs.
18.
Use scientific data acquisition and analysis standards, methods, and recording techniques, including ArcGIS mobile data collection methods, to efficiently manage the collection and summation.
19.
Use ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online tools for spatial data management and cartography, including maintaining complex geodatabases.
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Perform data entry, including carrying out quality control checks on data collected and entered by others.
21.
Determines, documents, and communicates the significance of scientific findings.
Partnering
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Communicate and coordinate with other staff, orally and in writing, within and outside the immediate work unit, regarding ongoing work, including field work, other inventory and monitoring projects, related resource studies, and public outreach.
23.
Present pertinent information, orally and in writing, to ensure understanding by intended audience.
24.
Communicate effectively with people having a wide range of understanding of geological sciences, including scientists and non-scientists, in order to participate in cooperative efforts and convey complex concepts to others.
25.
Present and publish the results of projects and research to symposia and peer-reviewed professional journals.