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Position Title
Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
MTMP-12495585-JBC Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 to Monday, August 19, 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. Area of Consideration: Current Department of the Interior Employee - Do you meet the following eligibility?
  • I am a current federal employee with the Department of the interior 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 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.  (limit characters)
4. 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.  (limit characters)
5. Area of Consideration: Current BLM Employee - Do you meet the following eligibility?
  • I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee 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.  (limit characters)
6. Current BLM Employee: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current Bureau of Land Management employee 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 Bureau of Land Management employee 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 Bureau of Land Management employee 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 Bureau of Land Management employee 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.  (limit characters)
7. Do you meet the following eligibility?
  • I am a current employee of the Bureau of Land Management
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.    (limit characters)
8. 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.    (limit characters)
9. Current or Former Federal Employee:  Do you meet any of the following eligibilities? 
  • I am a current Federal employee 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.
  • I am a former Federal employee who held a permanent career 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.
  • I am a former Federal employee who obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. If you were career-conditional and resigned, you will need to submit your resignation SF-50. You may need to submit more than one SF-50. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must also reflect:
  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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10. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA):  Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
 
  • I am a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and I meet one of the following criteria:
    • I have served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility).
    • I am entitled to veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
 
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.    (limit characters)
11. Are you a current, permanent Bureau of Land Management employee?  

To verify your eligibility as a current Bureau of Land Management employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1). (limit characters)
12. Area of Consideration: Current Department of the Interior Employee - Do you meet the following eligibility?
  • I am a current federal employee with the Department of the interior
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.    (limit characters)
13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; 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.  (limit characters)
14. Non-Competitive Current Federal Employees:  Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
  • I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced
  • I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at a higher grade level than the full performance of the position being announced
  • I am currently employed as a Federal civilian employee 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 currently employed as a Federal civilian employee 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.  (limit characters)
15. Non-Competitive Former Federal Employees: Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent career competitive appointment AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
  • I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.    (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Minimum Qualifications for Wild Horse and Burro Coordinator (limit characters)
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for Wild Horse and Burro Specialist, GS-0301-11. (limit characters)
2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for Wild Horse and Burro Specialist, GS-0301-09. (limit characters)

INSTRUCTIONS: Technical Competence 
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 

 

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3. Indicate your level of proficiency in applying Wild Horse and Burro Program laws, regulations and policies. (limit characters)
4. Select the statement that best describes your experience in planning, coordinating, and leading public events. (limit characters)
5. Select the statements that describe your experience with public education, outreach, collaboration, and partnership building. (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your level of experience in providing program information to the public? (limit characters)

INSTRUCTIONS: Compliance Inspection 
Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders.  

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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying issues, resolving conflicts, and negotiating solutions. (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing and implementing an effective compliance program. (limit characters)
9. Identify the types of compliance tasks that you have performed for the WHB program: (limit characters)
10. When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibility, which of the following best describes your work style. (limit characters)

INSTRUCTIONS: Partnering 
Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. 

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11. Select all of the statements that describe the interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work. (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your experience in maintaining cooperative relationships with user groups, government officials, and professional interest groups. (limit characters)
13. Select all of the statements below that describe your experience as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or other contract monitoring agent. (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: Animal Husbandry 
Knowledge of the care and handling of animals, including feeding, controlling, restraint, health, and reproduction. (limit characters)
14. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience related to caring for horses or burros, including recognizing when an animal is sick, injured, or has a genetic defect, identifying nutritional requirements, assessing body condition, and ensuring overall health and welfare of the animals.
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15. Select all of the statements that best describes your experience identifying equine disease, injuries and genetic defects as they relate to horses and burros. (limit characters)
16. Select all of the statements that best describes your experience in handling equines, whether domestic or wild.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Attention to Detail
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 

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17. Identify all of the tasks that you have performed in managing and maintaining data according to program standards. (limit characters)
18. Select all of the following statements that best describes your experience working with people on a regular basis, or as a member of a team:
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. The official worksite for this position is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. I understand that this position is not considered "remote work" and I will be expected to report to the duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
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20. I have a satisfactory or better rating on my last performance appraisal. I will provide a copy of my performance appraisal.
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21. I have received incentives/awards during the last five years and have listed them on my resume or will upload as a separate document.
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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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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the Department of Interior (DOI), through shared recruiting activities, and my application maybe shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire DOI 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. (limit characters)
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