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Position Title
Ecologist/Botanist (Restoration Coordinator)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
CADE-24-12504465-AA Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 to Tuesday, September 3, 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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3. 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.
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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)
3. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
4. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)
5. 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)
6. 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
Please read each question carefully and select the best answer(s) that reflects your experience. (limit characters)
1. I qualify for the GS-12 level because I meet the basic requirement and I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11.
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2. I qualify for the GS-13 level because I meet the basic requirement and I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12.
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3. I qualify under the Ecology 408 series because:
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4. I qualify under the Botany 430 series because:
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5. Select all statements which identify the scope of professional work related to ecology and ecological processes that you have performed on the job: (limit characters)
6. Select the one statement that best describes your expertise in translating priority resource needs into applied projects and communicating scientific results and management implications from research studies to scientists, managers, resource users and conservation representatives, through oral presentations, training workshops, field tours, and publications.
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7. Select the one statement that best describes your expertise in planning, coordinating, and conducting restoration projects in relevant program areas, including but not limited to fuels, forest management, botany, soils, range, aquatics, wildlife, T&E, ecology, recreation, illegal plantings, watershed, energy and minerals, realty.
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8. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in assessing, developing, and using native plant materials
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9. I have experience in the following native vegetation communities and ecosystems:
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10. Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying complex emerging or unprecedented issues, briefing managers about these issues, and developing solutions to these issues.
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11. I have experience in developing project proposals that receive internal and external funding (such as grant funding from external sources or unfunded needs requests from internal sources).
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12. Indicate your level of experience, education, or training as it relates to the laws, rules, and regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process or a similar state level environmental policy.
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13. Select the statement which best reflects your experience working with an interdependent network of external partners and independent scientist on landscape-level issues.
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14. Select each of the statements that apply regarding your experience with project management.
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15. Select the statement that best describes your experience in exercising program oversight regarding developing long-term work plans and schedules that require you to work with high level program officials in setting goals and objectives related to project management.
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16. 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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17. Indicate your level of proficiency as it relates to budget input, formulation, planning, and estimating costs associated with a program or large-scale project.
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18. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:
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