- Position Title
- Reclamation Guide
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-CPN-25-DE-12699700-SP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 27, 2025 to Wednesday, March 12, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
You are applying under the Delegated Examining announcement. If you want to be considered under the concurrent Merit Promotion announcement, you must submit a separate application under that announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
3.
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
4.
Where did you learn about this vacancy?
5.
If you selected OTHER as your response to the question above, please elaborate on your answer.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
6.
I understand this is NOT a remote position.
Conditions of Employment
1.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
If selected, you will be subject to an initial suitability review, determined by a background investigation.
2.
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.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Reclamation Guide. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
GS-04 Choose one answer that best describes your experience, education or combination of education and experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position.
2.
Please select the one response that describes your experience, education or training in maintaining groups of people in an orderly and safe manner.
3.
Select the one response that best describes your experience, education or training in researching, developing and presenting interpretive programs related to dams, parks, museums, historical buildings, or other sites of public interest.
4.
Select the response that best describes your experience providing historical and interpretive information to visitors at a major dam, hydroelectric power plant or similar water control infrastructure.
5.
Select the following response that best describes your experience, education, or training in presenting interpretive programs related to dams, parks, museums, historical buildings, or other sites of public interest.
6.
Choose one answer that describes your experience, education or training in meeting and dealing with a variety of individuals in a tactful and courteous manner.
7.
Select from the list below, the types of interactions you have experienced as a regular part of a job.
8.
Select the responses which describe your work experience in a visitor center at a park, historical site, museum or similar site of public interest.
9.
Select the statement below that best describes your verbal communication skills.
10.
Please select the one response that describes your experience, education or training in providing lectures and disseminating technical and historical information to groups of visitors through dams, National Parks, museums, historical buildings, or other sites of public interest, explaining the respective facts and features.
11.
Please select the statements that describe your experience in dealing with working relationships and sensitive issues.
12.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due. I understand that responding "No" to this question will result in my not being considered for this position.