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Position Title
Rangeland Management Specialist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-24-12513954-KK Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, August 17, 2024 to Friday, September 13, 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)
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 Rangeland Management Specialist, GS-0454-05/07 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. Basic Qualification Requirement. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Educational Requirements for a Rangeland Management Specialist, GS-0454 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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2. I qualify for the GS-05 because:
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3. I qualify for the GS-07 level because:
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4. 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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5. Select the one answer that best describes your level of experience as it relates to your application of biological monitoring methods, as applied to multiple resources management. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Indicate your level of experience as it relates to your application of and scientific rangeland ecosystem management principles, practices, theories, and techniques in order to assess resources for proper rangeland health.
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7. Indicate your level of experience, education, or training as it relates to the identification and/or control of noxious/invasive weeds.
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8. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in coordinating with other resource disciplines such as wildlife, cultural, minerals, recreation, forestry, fire management, etc. in completing planning and environmental documents.
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in organizing and prioritizing work.
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10. When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibility, which of the following best describes your work style.
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11. Select each statement that best describes your experience working with resource specialists to prepare data for analysis.
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12. Indicate your level of proficiency as it relates to your application of rangeland management principles, concepts, theories, and techniques. (limit characters)
13. Indicate your level of proficiency in reading maps and locating features on the ground.
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14. Select each of the following that describes your experience in rangeland monitoring.
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15. Select all the tasks that you have performed relating to species identification of rangeland, woodland, forest, or wetland vegetation.
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16. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information for oral presentations.
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17. Select the following statement that best describes your ability and experience to communicate effectively in writing.
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18. Identify the statements that describe your experience working with people on a regular basis.
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19. Select all the statements that best describe your experience working in an interagency and partnership-based environment.
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20. Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in GPS software and hardware for data collection, integration, and processing.
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21. Select the statement that best describes your education or experience using automated equipment and systems such as Rangeland Administration System (RAS) and Vegetation Management Action Portal (VMAP) to perform work related to rangeland management.
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22. Select all the different desktop applications that you have experience using.
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23. 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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