- Position Title
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 25-R6-12617558-R-SR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 27, 2024 to Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current Forest Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
2.
Are you a Forest Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
3.
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.
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4.
Are you a current or former employee of the US Forest Service who is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and:
- 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,
- most recent period of qualifying service was with the US Forest Service; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,if you are no longer employed by the US Forest Service, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance?
5.
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.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Natural Resource Specialist GS-401-11 position with the USDA Forest Service.
Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of the basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If your transcripts do not show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. You may need to submit transcripts for multiple degrees earned or schools attended. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS.
Basic Requirements for Natural Resource Management and Biological Scientist series.
1.
Select the statement that best reflects your education and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required education, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience. For a detailed explanation of qualifying education and experience, review the information in the vacancy announcement or visit: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/gs0400/0401.htm.
You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet all degree/coursework requirements for this position.
You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet all degree/coursework requirements for this position.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and/or directly related education requirements for the Natural Resource Specialist GS-401-11 position. Graduate education alone is not qualifying at this level. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Coordinate short term compliance monitoring and long-term trend monitoring of rangeland.
4.
Change or modify rangeland use permit to ensure compliance by permittees with rangeland uses.
5.
Use the Multiple Indicator Monitoring methodology including data management and quality.
6.
Prepare the end of year grazing report as required by the
USSFW and NOAA Fisheries Services.
USSFW and NOAA Fisheries Services.
7.
Fluent with identification of local flora, especially graminoids
8.
Represent the District Ranger with groups, permittees, and others on established policies, regulations, and contractual requirements to protect the natural resources.
9.
Inform interested publics, partners and individuals of Forest Service activities and programs.
10.
Work with district staff to execute field work and complete within required timeframe.
11.
Serve as program manager on rangeland monitoring agreements with nonprofit organizations.
12.
Serve as principal contact for the District on rangeland activities to ensure protection of resources.
13.
Use established production or quality standards to plan the work to be accomplished.
14.
Communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees to establish standards and training needs.
15.
Follow regulations, directives and guidance to promote equal opportunity and nondiscriminatory practices in the hiring process.
16.
Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity. (Select the answer choice that describes your highest level of experience):
17.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment. (Select the answer choice that describes your highest level of experience).
18.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).