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Position Title
Deputy District Manager
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-24-12487185-KJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 to Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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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Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Deputy District Manager, GS-0301-13 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13 because:
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2. 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.
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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)
3. Select the statement that best describes your ability to work in a multi-agency environment on a national level developing multi-agency policies and/or national multi-agency initiatives and/or multi-agency guidelines as a regular part of my job.
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4. Select the statements that best describe your Skill in Business Acumen defined as follows: Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential opportunities.
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5. Select the statements that best describe your Ability to lead change, defined as follows: Envisions a long-term view and initiates organizational change for the future; builds upon the vision with others; spots opportunities to move the organization toward the vision.
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6. Select the statements that best describe your ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
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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)
7. Select the statement that best describes your ability to manage a large budget with over a million dollars in operations money and labor costs for ten or more employees.
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8. 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.
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9. Select the statements that best describe your Skill in Results Driven defined as follows: Demonstrates belief in own abilities and ideas; is self-motivated and results-oriented; recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback from others and opportunities for self-learning and development.
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10. Select the statements that best describes at what level you have used your technical expertise as it relates to 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.
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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)
11. Select the statement that best describes your skill working with the Department level, agency level, state and local levels of government identifying issues, resolving conflicts, and negotiating solutions.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your ability to assess the needs and develop promotion potential opportunities for subordinate staffs; motivate employees by sharing credit for successful accomplishments (e.g. giving them opportunities to present their work); and recognizing employees through effective use of the organization's performance management and awards systems.
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13. Select the statements that best describe your Ability to Lead People defined as follows: Inspires, motivates, guides others towards goals; coaches, mentors, challenges staff; adapts leadership styles to various situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity trust, openness, and respect for individuals by applying these values daily.
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14. Select all of the statements from below that best describe your supervisory responsibilities and experience.
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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)
15. Select the statement that best describes your ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.
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16. Select the statement that best describes your skill to provide leadership to accomplish the goals for an organization by guiding and motivating others and gaining the confidence and active support of internal and external customers and stakeholder groups.
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17. Select the statement that best describes your ability to foster culturally diverse work organizations to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
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18. Select the statements that best describe your Ability to Build Coalitions/Communication defined as follows: Persuades others; develops networks and coalitions; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions; builds consensus through give and take.
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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)
19. Select the statement that best describes your skill to speak in meetings, communicate with interagency groups, work one-on-one with congressional staffers, give Departmental briefings, and give presentations to multi-agency/company leadership.
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20. Select the statements that best describe your ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. It also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations, and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.
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21. Identify the following tasks you perform that demonstrate your experience in working with outside organizations to share costs and manage public lands efficiently and effectively.
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22. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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.
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