To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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1. Are you the spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty?
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2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?
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3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
Toverify your eligibilityforoption1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
Current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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10.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
Transfer, reassignment or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
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12.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restriction
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13.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
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); OR,
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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14.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
recently separated (within the past 3 years)
are a disabled veteran
served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
received an Armed Forces Service Medal
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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Attention: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
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My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
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If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
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2.
If you do not have a current performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available.
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Assessment 1
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Basic Requirement
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets or does not meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Historian, GS-0170. For the question below, your resume must support the required professional experience and education. A copy of your official transcripts must be submitted with the application, or you will be rated ineligible. Transcripts must include your name, school name, credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
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In addition to the basic requirement all applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirement for a GS-0170-7 Historian. From the responses below, select one that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Historian, GS-0170-7 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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In addition to the basic requirement all applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirement for a GS-0170-9 Historian. From the responses below, select one that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Historian, GS-0170-9 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER 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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History and Archaeology- Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilization and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
FOR GS 7 AND GS-9
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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4.
Coordinate and arrange for long-term storage of documents or artifacts.
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5.
Arrange archival records in an orderly and logical manner.
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Preserve archival material from damage or loss by formulating and executing plans to retype, index, catalog, or store such records.
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7.
Modify archival techniques relative to records accessioning and arrangements.
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8.
Perform and coordinate National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) "106" compliance on maintenance and resource management activities, ensuring protection of cultural resources.
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FOR GS-9 level
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develop or manage storage plans for historical documentation or historical artifacts.
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Education and Training-Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of instructional methods such as teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, and testing.
FOR GS 7 AND GS-9
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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10.
Locate and obtain historical documents and materials to determine their historical significance.
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11.
Analyze, evaluate, and organize historical documents and materials to determine their historical significance.
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12.
Review articles, photographs, videos, or other artifacts related to the Homestead Act or another historical event to determine their historical significance.
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13.
Collect information from correspondence, messages, memos, decision papers, or similar materials to document a variety of events.
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14.
Cross check data gathered to determine historical authenticity and accuracy of documented information.
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15.
Research and interpret the applicability of historical facts and research results and make recommendations.
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FOR GS-9 level
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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16.
Perform oral history interviews on a variety of historic topics, organize interviews, and analyze for historical significance.
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17.
Write text for an exhibit and conduct oral histories.
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Writing-Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
FOR GS 7 AND GS-9
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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18.
Create summaries and narratives for training materials for use by other staff and for historical research projects.
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19.
Prepare and examine historical reports for completeness and accuracy.
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20.
Oversee the display and presentation of historical materials to multiple audiences.
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21.
Write historical summaries or narratives for local print media.
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22.
Provide historically relevant information to other staff and help coach them in presenting information to visitors.
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23.
Respond to visitor requests for homesteading and genealogical information.
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FOR GS-9 level
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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24.
Write articles on historical topics for inclusion in professional journals (please provide a list of journals you have been published in and titles of the articles).
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Oral Communication-Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
FOR GS 7 AND GS-9
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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25.
Perform public outreach duties in connection with historical events or activities.
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26.
Conduct interviews with the media (to include radio and television) concerning historical events.
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27.
Present historical research findings in a formal setting.
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28.
Prepare speeches or formal presentations for a variety of settings.
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29.
Recognize and deliver outstanding customer services to internal and external customers (general public).
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30.
Produce digital materials that communicate a message.
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31.
Utilize social media.
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Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
FOR GS 7 AND GS-9
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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32.
Establish partnerships with public, private, and academic institutions.
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Maintain communications with diverse partners such as historians and archeologists in the academic and resources management communities.
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Promote use of an organization's resources by others for research opportunities.
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35.
Promote an organization's programs and services to encourage public interest.
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36.
Negotiate with individuals or organizations to resolve conflicts, disputes, or grievances.
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37.
Develop outreach programs tailored for local and state historical and cultural institutions, local school systems, or other entities.
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FOR GS-9 level
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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38.
Create new partnerships to further an organization's mission.
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Handling Money and managing a fee collection program.
FOR GS 7 AND GS-9
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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39.
Apply fee regulations to daily operations for revenue collection, processing, and reporting.
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40.
Calculate fees, process cash and credit card transactions for customer purchases.
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41.
Complete accountability records (e.g., excel spreadsheets) for fee collection transactions in accordance with well-established accountability record requirements.
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42.
Operate cash register or other point-of-sale system to conduct financial transactions.
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43.
Review and determine errors in fee collection and/or donation records for completeness and accuracy.
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44.
Take precautions with funds collected or stock to safeguard from theft, fraud, and misuse.
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