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Position Title
Wild Horse and Burro Assistant
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
WYDE-24-12508181-JP Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to Tuesday, September 17, 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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Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME AND 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.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. FOR GS-07: In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
  • Ability to organize and maintain files and records.
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating and managing projects.
  • Ability to learn about the laws, regulations and policies in the Wild Horse and Burro program.
  • Knowledge of the care and handling of wild horses and burros, including feeding, controlling, restraint and health.
  • Ability to use computer software systems.
  • Ability to communicate with other members of government agencies and the
    public.

Do you meet the GS-7 qualifications as listed above and have included the information in your resume to support your claim including, but not limited to; eligibility documentation, transcripts, non-award SF-50's, Veteran documentation, etc.?
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2. Identify the types of office tasks that you have performed. (Check all that apply) (limit characters)
3. Identify the tasks that you have performed in coordinating special events involving the public or clients for an office (Check all that apply) (limit characters)
4. Indicate all of the following records management tasks you have performed on the job: (limit characters)
5. Indicate the statement that best describes your ability to work with equines, cattle or large animals in a corral or pasture. (limit characters)
6. Select the statements that best describes your experience identifying equine disease, injuries and genetic defects as they relate to wild horses and burros. (limit characters)
7. Select the answer that best describes your experience identifying animals by tattoos, tags or natural markings. (limit characters)
8. Identify the tasks that you have performed in maintaining office or client data according to office standards. (Check all that apply) (limit characters)
9. I have experience providing technical information to the general public or co-workers in the following manner(s). (Check all that apply) (limit characters)
10. Select all of the statements that best describe your ability to work independently on administrative assignments: (limit characters)
11. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information: (limit characters)
12. Indicate your level of experience as it pertains to your interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work. (limit characters)
13. Select the statement that best describes your level of experience in providing customer service. (limit characters)
14. Identify the tasks related to interacting with visitors to a public facility that you have performed on the job: (limit characters)
15. Identify the abilities you possess that would allow you to perform the duties of this position: (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 and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
17. 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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