- Position Title
- Supervisory Natural Resource Interpretative Specialist/Botanist/Horticulturist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S24Y-12512727-JF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 19, 2024 to Friday, September 6, 2024
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for those eligibilities.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the Supervisory Natural Resource Interpretative Specialist (0401) position. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
2.
Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the Supervisory Botanist (0430) position. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
3.
Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the Supervisory Horticulturist (0437) position. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
4.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-14 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments ensuring equity among groups.
6.
Interviews candidates and makes decisions on appointment, promotion, or reassignment of nonsupervisory positions.
7.
Hears and resolves complaints from employees, including group grievances and reviews and approves serious disciplinary actions.
8.
Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and providing or arranging for needed development and training.
9.
Assures affirmative implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity plans of action and applicable Civil Rights provisions.
10.
Provides vision and leadership to a management unit, evaluating effectiveness of programs in fulfilling organizational mission and strategic priorities.
11.
Coordinates and produces science-based programs in concert with internal or external collaborators.
12.
Builds high-performing teams through effective listening, facilitating open exchange of ideas, and utilizing employee's individual strengths.
13.
Develops short- and long-range plans that incorporate local, regional, and national stakeholders.
14.
Serves in an administrative and fiduciary capacity, including the establishment of budgets and allocation of staff time and resources.
15.
Cultivates external relationships, partnerships, and alliances to advance programs and organizational relevance.
16.
Integrates current science education and interpretative practices in collections and museum management.
17.
Effectively utilizes volunteers to augment staff resources, assessing volunteer needs and identifying additional volunteer roles and opportunities.
18.
Directs the development, expansion, and improvement of horticultural displays, gardens, or natural areas.
19.
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and plans to ensure collections, displays, and exhibits serve the broader scientific community and constituent stakeholders.
20.
Works closely with scientists or curators to ensure collections adhere to development plans, accessioning and deaccessioning protocols, and documentation.
21.
Directs educational, interpretative, and engagement programs targeting local, regional, and national audiences.
22.
Integrates educational and database mobile applications into management and programming.
23.
Utilizes data asset management tools, including databases for collections, images, and archives.
24.
Contributes publications or presentations on subjects related to expertise or managed programs for regional, national, or international audiences.
25.
I have experience overseeing the creation, production, and implementation of the following interpretative products: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Ensures plants, collections, and grounds are maintained in optimal health, using sound environmental and pest management practices.
27.
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.