USA Staffing

Thank you for your interest in an Interdisciplinary (Environmental Manager) position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Biologist, 0401 at the GS-11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education and/or experience described above.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Ecologist, 0408 at the GS-11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor?s degree (or higher degree) in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not possess the education described above.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Fish Biologist, 0482 at the GS-11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor?s degree (or higher degree) in biological science that included at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields, or excess course work (beyond the required 6 semester hours) in aquatic subjects. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education and/or experience described above.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Interdisciplinary (Environmental Manager) at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) preparing environmental studies, investigations, or compliance documents in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), or Endangered Species Act (ESA); 2) coordinating with Federal agencies or the public to ensure compliance; AND 3) reviewing project plans dealing with environmental matters.

B. I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as the fields describe above, or a related discipline appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required three years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

5. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Interdisciplinary (Environmental Manager) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) applying environmental regulations that include Clean Water Act (CWA), Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); 2) analyzing environmental impact statements to identify compliance; AND 3) preparing environmental compliance documentation to implement environmental requirements.

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

6. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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