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You must be a U.S. citizen, have no active real estate license, pass a background check, submit transcripts, and meet qualification standards by the announcement's closing date.

You will adjudicate complex land and mineral law cases, provide expert guidance, set precedents, and manage data according to Bureau standards.

Government & Politics

Legal

Reno

Help Help Duties * Serves as the technical expert in a combination of lands, mineral leasing, and/or mining law, adjudication functions and requirements. * Routinely provides advice and guidance to other examiners, management and/or Solicitors on general legal principles, precedent decisions, and the proper application and use of varied, different, arcane, and infrequently used public land laws. * Adjudicates the most difficult, unusual, complex, controversial, unprecedented cases that are received or referred for final examining and decision. * Processes and makes determinations on cases that set precedent and have significant economic impact, competing government interests, and/or affect several different geographic areas including the national level. * Defends circumstances leading to legal case status/decision, inquiries about IBLA cases, congressional and other inquiries. * Utilizes data systems and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards. Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. * You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. * Direct Deposit Required. * Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. * Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume. * If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty. You will be required to provide this information annually. * May require a one year probationary period. Qualifications This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. At the GS-09 Level: One (1) year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 as a Land Law Examiner in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as adjudication or examination of applications & claims, and interpreting land records; work as a land appraiser; general practice of law including legal transactions involving acquisition, lease, or disposal of land; OR 2 full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a master`s degree or equivalent or LL.B or J.D., if related, in a directly related field such as surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising or land use planning; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above. At the GS-11 Level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 as a Land Law Examiner in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as processing applications, claims or requests for information on land records or the disposal of land; making determinations and judgments on complex and controversial issues OR 3 full years of graduate level education leading to a PH.D. Degree or equivalent in a directly related field such as surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising or land use planning; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Education This position falls under the Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards Land Law Examining Series, 0965 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR). This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts. Additional information Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 20% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Read more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview. Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: * Technical Competence * Reasoning * Decision Making * Organizational Awareness * Information Management * Interaction * Reading

Help HelpDuties * Serves as the technical expert in a combination of lands, mineral leasing, and/or mining law, adjudication functions and requirements. * Routinely provides advice and guidance to other examiners, management and/or Solicitors on general legal principles, precedent decisions, and the proper application and use of varied, different, arcane, and infrequently used public land laws. * Adjudicates the most difficult, unusual, complex, controversial, unprecedented cases that are received or referred for final examining and decision. * Processes and makes determinations on cases that set precedent and have significant economic impact, competing government interests, and/or affect several different geographic areas including the national level. * Defends circumstances leading to legal case status/decision, inquiries about IBLA cases, congressional and other inquiries. * Utilizes data systems and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards.      Help HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. * You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. * Direct Deposit Required. * Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. * Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume. * If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty. You will be required to provide this information annually. * May require a one year probationary period.      QualificationsThis position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.At the GS-09 Level: One (1) year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 as a Land Law Examiner in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as adjudication or examination of applications & claims, and interpreting land records; work as a land appraiser; general practice of law including legal transactions involving acquisition, lease, or disposal of land; OR 2 full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a master`s degree or equivalent or LL.B or J.D., if related, in a directly related field such as surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising or land use planning; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.At the GS-11 Level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 as a Land Law Examiner in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as processing applications, claims or requests for information on land records or the disposal of land; making determinations and judgments on complex and controversial issues OR 3 full years of graduate level education leading to a PH.D. Degree or equivalent in a directly related field such as surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising or land use planning; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.EducationThis position falls under the Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards Land Law Examining Series, 0965 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.Additional informationRelocation/Recruitment Incentive: This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 20% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAPMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective ServiceTravel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_HireRead more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.      Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: * Technical Competence * Reasoning * Decision Making * Organizational Awareness * Information Management * Interaction * Reading

Land Law Examiner - U.S. Department of the Interior

Land Law Examiner

You must be a U.S. citizen, provide a complete resume, and meet eligibility criteria. Possession of a driver's license, possible certifications, and suitability checks are also required.

You will conduct forest surveys, analyze data, manage invasive species, perform habitat management tasks, and use GPS for navigation and data transfer.

Tallulah

Help Help Duties As a Forestry Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: * Assist in conducting systematic forest resource surveys and inventories to collect field data in preparation of both long and short range management prescriptions. * Analyze, evaluate, and summarize forestry data, and prepare detailed compartment timber type maps. Collect, record, analyze and accurately present detailed field data. * Inventory invasive plant species and under supervision, apply herbicide to control invasive plant species. * Perform routine forestry/habitat management activities (e.g., preparing fire breaks, prescribed burning, water level impoundments) using refuge guidelines for habitat management program implementation. * Use Global Positioning System (GPS) in the field to navigate, record, and mark locations. Transfer data from field units to a computer for analysis and mapping. Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. * Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume. * Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section. * Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation. * Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure. * Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform may required. * Trial Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a trial period. * Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov. * This position may require a Pesticide License. * This position may require a Chainsaw Operator Certification. Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 09/27/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-05] * Specialized Experience: Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include: Applying herbicide or mechanically removing invasive species from forested areas and performing forest upkeep duties such as mowing or beaver dam removal. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. OR * Degree: Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR * Coursework: Successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR * Combination: Equivalent combination of graduate level education AND qualifying specialized experience that adds up to 100% of the requirement. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. NOTE: Transcripts required and your resume must contain sufficient information, e.g., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc., for each period of work for consideration to meet this standard. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional information Pcs Information No PCS entitlements authorized Telework This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/" Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process. Shared Certificate: Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. Read more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Knowledge of the practical and technical methods, techniques, and procedures of forestry sufficient to accomplish a variety of technical projects/assignments in support of forestry programs; carry out standard procedures; interpret plans and specifications; collect forestry data; extract data from a variety of sources; apply and use data with consideration of the source characteristics; recognize and report errors inconsistencies, and other deficiencies in technical data; keep records and prepare reports; and review findings and make recommendations. All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified The category rating process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Help HelpDutiesAs a Forestry Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: * Assist in conducting systematic forest resource surveys and inventories to collect field data in preparation of both long and short range management prescriptions. * Analyze, evaluate, and summarize forestry data, and prepare detailed compartment timber type maps. Collect, record, analyze and accurately present detailed field data. * Inventory invasive plant species and under supervision, apply herbicide to control invasive plant species. * Perform routine forestry/habitat management activities (e.g., preparing fire breaks, prescribed burning, water level impoundments) using refuge guidelines for habitat management program implementation. * Use Global Positioning System (GPS) in the field to navigate, record, and mark locations. Transfer data from field units to a computer for analysis and mapping.      Help HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. * Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume. * Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section. * Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation. * Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure. * Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform may required. * Trial Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a trial period. * Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov. * This position may require a Pesticide License. * This position may require a Chainsaw Operator Certification.      QualificationsOnly experience and education obtained by 09/27/2024 will be considered.In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.Minimum Qualification [GS-05] * Specialized Experience: Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include: Applying herbicide or mechanically removing invasive species from forested areas and performing forest upkeep duties such as mowing or beaver dam removal. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. OR * Degree: Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR * Coursework: Successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR * Combination: Equivalent combination of graduate level education AND qualifying specialized experience that adds up to 100% of the requirement. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. NOTE: Transcripts required and your resume must contain sufficient information, e.g., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc., for each period of work for consideration to meet this standard.      Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationPROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)Additional informationPcs InformationNo PCS entitlements authorizedTeleworkThis position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/"Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.Shared Certificate: Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.Read more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.      Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Knowledge of the practical and technical methods, techniques, and procedures of forestry sufficient to accomplish a variety of technical projects/assignments in support of forestry programs; carry out standard procedures; interpret plans and specifications; collect forestry data; extract data from a variety of sources; apply and use data with consideration of the source characteristics; recognize and report errors inconsistencies, and other deficiencies in technical data; keep records and prepare reports; and review findings and make recommendations.      All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and QualifiedThe category rating process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Forestry Technician - U.S. Department of the Interior

Help Help&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Duties&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a Forestry Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assist in conducting systematic forest resource surveys and inventories to collect field data in preparation of both long and short range management prescriptions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Analyze, evaluate, and summarize forestry data, and prepare detailed compartment timber type maps. Collect, record, analyze and accurately present detailed field data.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Inventory invasive plant species and under supervision, apply herbicide to control invasive plant species.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform routine forestry/habitat management activities (e.g., preparing fire breaks, prescribed burning, water level impoundments) using refuge guidelines for habitat management program implementation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Use Global Positioning System (GPS) in the field to navigate, record, and mark locations. Transfer data from field units to a computer for analysis and mapping.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Help Help&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Conditions of Employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform may required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trial Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a trial period.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;This position may require a Pesticide License.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;This position may require a Chainsaw Operator Certification.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Only experience and education obtained by 09/27/2024 will be considered.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Minimum Qualification [GS-05]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Specialized Experience: Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include: Applying herbicide or mechanically removing invasive species from forested areas and performing forest upkeep duties such as mowing or beaver dam removal. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. OR&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Degree: Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Coursework: Successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Combination: Equivalent combination of graduate level education AND qualifying specialized experience that adds up to 100% of the requirement. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. NOTE: Transcripts required and your resume must contain sufficient information, e.g., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc., for each period of work for consideration to meet this standard.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Education&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. &lt;/strong&gt; If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PASS/FAIL COURSES: &lt;/strong&gt;If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GRADUATE EDUCATION: &lt;/strong&gt;One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOREIGN EDUCATION: &lt;/strong&gt;If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Additional information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pcs Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;No PCS entitlements authorized&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Telework&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Vacancies: &lt;/strong&gt;One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish &amp;amp; Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):&lt;/strong&gt;Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/"&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reasonable Accommodation:&lt;/strong&gt; The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit &lt;strong&gt;USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy&lt;/strong&gt; if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shared Certificate:&lt;/strong&gt; Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Review our benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How You Will Be Evaluated&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined above.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. &lt;strong&gt;Note: &lt;/strong&gt;If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of the practical and technical methods, techniques, and procedures of forestry sufficient to accomplish a variety of technical projects/assignments in support of forestry programs; carry out standard procedures; interpret plans and specifications; collect forestry data; extract data from a variety of sources; apply and use data with consideration of the source characteristics; recognize and report errors inconsistencies, and other deficiencies in technical data; keep records and prepare reports; and review findings and make recommendations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The category rating process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Forestry Technician

You must be a U.S. citizen, without an active real estate license or stock interests in federal lands, and meet education or experience qualifications by the closing date.

You will collect and verify land and resource data, ensure data quality, and draft simple adjudication decisions on clear cases involving defined rights and interests.

Science

Help Help Duties * Collects basic data on lands, oil and gas, mining, or minerals cases. Determines the accuracy and proper execution of applications or claims and the qualifications of applicant for rights requested. * Utilizes data, systems, and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards. Ensures data quality and integrity by adherence to quality control standards and procedures. * Drafts simple adjudication decisions on assigned cases involving clearly defined facts, readily defined rights and interests, identifiable land status, and nominal values in terms of land and mineral resources. Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. * You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. * Direct Deposit Required. * Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. * Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume. * May require a one year probationary period. Qualifications This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify for the GS-5: Have three (3) years of general experience, one (1) of which was equivalent to at least GS-04 in the Federal service in a position that provided a familiarity with real property laws, legal land descriptions, land titles, tract maps, and legal documents, or that involved explanation, application, or interpretation of laws, regulations and/or policies; OR completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor`s degree with major study in any field. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university; OR have an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above. To qualify for the GS-7: Have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service as a Land Law Examiner or directly related position. Specialized experience examples may include examination of applications & claims for land or resources use; title searching, interpreting land records; work as a land appraiser; general practice of law that included involvement in legal transactions involving acquisition, lease, or disposal of land; OR 1 full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a master`s degree or equivalent that included or was supplemented by 12 semester hours or course work related to the administration of land laws. Examples: course work in surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising, land use planning, water rights, mining laws, or legal instrument review and interpretation; OR meet the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) See OPM Quals Standard-General Policies E(4)(f) AND have at least 12 semester hours of coursework related to the administration of land laws listed above; OR have an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Education This position falls under the Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards Land Law Examining Series, 0965 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR). This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts. Additional information Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 20% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Read more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview. Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: * Technical competence * Information Management * Technical documentation * Interaction * Reading * Reasoning

Help HelpDuties * Collects basic data on lands, oil and gas, mining, or minerals cases. Determines the accuracy and proper execution of applications or claims and the qualifications of applicant for rights requested. * Utilizes data, systems, and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards. Ensures data quality and integrity by adherence to quality control standards and procedures. * Drafts simple adjudication decisions on assigned cases involving clearly defined facts, readily defined rights and interests, identifiable land status, and nominal values in terms of land and mineral resources.      Help HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. * You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. * Direct Deposit Required. * Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. * Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume. * May require a one year probationary period.      QualificationsThis position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.To qualify for the GS-5: Have three (3) years of general experience, one (1) of which was equivalent to at least GS-04 in the Federal service in a position that provided a familiarity with real property laws, legal land descriptions, land titles, tract maps, and legal documents, or that involved explanation, application, or interpretation of laws, regulations and/or policies; OR completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor`s degree with major study in any field. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university; OR have an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.To qualify for the GS-7: Have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service as a Land Law Examiner or directly related position. Specialized experience examples may include examination of applications & claims for land or resources use; title searching, interpreting land records; work as a land appraiser; general practice of law that included involvement in legal transactions involving acquisition, lease, or disposal of land; OR 1 full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a master`s degree or equivalent that included or was supplemented by 12 semester hours or course work related to the administration of land laws. Examples: course work in surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising, land use planning, water rights, mining laws, or legal instrument review and interpretation; OR meet the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) See OPM Quals Standard-General Policies E(4)(f) AND have at least 12 semester hours of coursework related to the administration of land laws listed above; OR have an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.EducationThis position falls under the Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards Land Law Examining Series, 0965 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.Additional informationRelocation/Recruitment Incentive: This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 20% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAPMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective ServiceTravel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_HireRead more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.      Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: * Technical competence * Information Management * Technical documentation * Interaction * Reading * Reasoning

Help Help&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Duties&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collects basic data on lands, oil and gas, mining, or minerals cases. Determines the accuracy and proper execution of applications or claims and the qualifications of applicant for rights requested.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Utilizes data, systems, and applications to collect, enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data according to prescribed Bureau and program standards. Ensures data quality and integrity by adherence to quality control standards and procedures.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Drafts simple adjudication decisions on assigned cases involving clearly defined facts, readily defined rights and interests, identifiable land status, and nominal values in terms of land and mineral resources.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Help Help&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Conditions of Employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;U.S. Citizenship is required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Direct Deposit Required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;May require a one year probationary period.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11.&lt;/strong&gt; If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To qualify for the GS-5: &lt;/strong&gt;Have three (3) years of general experience, one (1) of which was equivalent to at least GS-04 in the Federal service in a position that provided a familiarity with real property laws, legal land descriptions, land titles, tract maps, and legal documents, or that involved explanation, application, or interpretation of laws, regulations and/or policies; &lt;strong&gt;OR&lt;/strong&gt; completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor`s degree with major study in any field. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university; &lt;strong&gt;OR&lt;/strong&gt; have an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To qualify for the GS-7: &lt;/strong&gt;Have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service as a Land Law Examiner or directly related position. Specialized experience examples may include examination of applications &amp;amp; claims for land or resources use; title searching, interpreting land records; work as a land appraiser; general practice of law that included involvement in legal transactions involving acquisition, lease, or disposal of land; &lt;strong&gt;OR&lt;/strong&gt; 1 full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a master`s degree or equivalent that included or was supplemented by 12 semester hours or course work related to the administration of land laws. Examples: course work in surveying, cartography, land use law, real estate law, land appraising, land use planning, water rights, mining laws, or legal instrument review and interpretation; &lt;strong&gt;OR&lt;/strong&gt; meet the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) See OPM Quals Standard-General Policies E(4)(f) AND have at least 12 semester hours of coursework related to the administration of land laws listed above; &lt;strong&gt;OR &lt;/strong&gt;have an equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Education&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This position falls under the Classification &amp;amp; Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards Land Law Examining Series, 0965 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Additional information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Relocation/Recruitment Incentive:&lt;/strong&gt; This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 20% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Travel and relocation expenses will &lt;strong&gt;not &lt;/strong&gt;be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reasonable Accommodation Requests:&lt;/strong&gt; If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Review our benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How You Will Be Evaluated&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Technical competence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Information Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Technical documentation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Interaction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reading&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reasoning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

You must be a U.S. citizen, 18+ (or 16+ with specific education/vocational criteria), able to pass a background check, hold a valid driver's license, and comply with uniform standards.

You will perform routine maintenance on park facilities, assist senior maintenance staff, and safely use and maintain power tools for tasks like carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.

Phoenix

Help Help Duties Major Duties Of This Position Include This position provides routine maintenance on park facilities including, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work. Assist higher grade maintenance employees in the performance of maintenance tasks. Safely and effectively, uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly. Competencies * Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) * Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment * Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc., * Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Area/Housing Information Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in the Sonoran Desert in Southwestern Arizona. Park headquarters is located 34 miles from Ajo, Arizona and 5 miles north of the international boundary with Mexico. Organ Pipe is a winter paradise and a surprisingly lush and green environment. Daytime temperatures typically range from the 60's in the winter to over 100 in the summer, with dramatic monsoons later in the summer. The local towns and communities provide multiple amenities and a thriving community that allow families and individuals to easily adjust to living in the desert. In Ajo (population 3,500) you will find a few local restaurants and coffee shops, a grocery and hardware store, a medical clinic, multiple churches, a public library, a county park with playground, swimming pool, ball parks and community center, and an active Park and Recreation Department, a K-12 school system, and several active community organizations who sponsor events and festivals on a regular basis, including a weekly Farmers Market. Phoenix, Arizona is a one-and-a-half-hour drive north from Ajo; Tucson is a two-hour drive east from Ajo. Both cities offer a greater selection of amenities. Most employees plan trips to Phoenix or Tucson once or twice a month. More information is available from the Ajo Chamber of Commerce, http://www.ajochamber.com/. Saguaro National Park Area/ Housing InformationSaguaro National Park consists of two districts which are separated by the city of Tucson, Arizona, a metropolitan area of over 900,000. The park has 91,446 acres, of which 78% is designated wilderness, yet it is directly influenced by the surrounding growth and development of Tucson. The impacts of large numbers of residents immediately adjacent to the boundary of the park, when combined with the workload generated by over 700,000 visitors per year, places major emphasis upon the effective execution of visitor services and resources protection operations as well as their coordination in an interagency/interjurisdictional environment. All urban services are readily available within the area. More information is available from the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Tucson Metro Chamber - Growing Business Builds Our Community (tucsonchamber.org). Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship required. * Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. * Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. * Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. * You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. * You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. * You may be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime. * Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: * Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) * Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. * Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) * Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework. Read more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Using Category Rating Procedures. These Procedures Place Candidates With Veteran's Preference Above Non-preference Eligibles Within Each Category. Veterans With a Service Connected Disability Of At Least 10 Percent Are Listed In The Highest Quality Category, Except When The Position Being Filled Is Scientific Or Professional At The GS-09 Grade Level Or Higher. Under Category Rating, Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Into One Of Three Categories * Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position * Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job * Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job. You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements: * Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) * Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment * Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. * Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

Help HelpDutiesMajor Duties Of This Position IncludeThis position provides routine maintenance on park facilities including, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work. Assist higher grade maintenance employees in the performance of maintenance tasks. Safely and effectively, uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly.Competencies * Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) * Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment * Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc., * Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Area/Housing InformationOrgan Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in the Sonoran Desert in Southwestern Arizona. Park headquarters is located 34 miles from Ajo, Arizona and 5 miles north of the international boundary with Mexico. Organ Pipe is a winter paradise and a surprisingly lush and green environment. Daytime temperatures typically range from the 60's in the winter to over 100 in the summer, with dramatic monsoons later in the summer.The local towns and communities provide multiple amenities and a thriving community that allow families and individuals to easily adjust to living in the desert. In Ajo (population 3,500) you will find a few local restaurants and coffee shops, a grocery and hardware store, a medical clinic, multiple churches, a public library, a county park with playground, swimming pool, ball parks and community center, and an active Park and Recreation Department, a K-12 school system, and several active community organizations who sponsor events and festivals on a regular basis, including a weekly Farmers Market. Phoenix, Arizona is a one-and-a-half-hour drive north from Ajo; Tucson is a two-hour drive east from Ajo. Both cities offer a greater selection of amenities. Most employees plan trips to Phoenix or Tucson once or twice a month. More information is available from the Ajo Chamber of Commerce, http://www.ajochamber.com/.Saguaro National Park Area/ Housing InformationSaguaro National Park consists of two districts which are separated by the city of Tucson, Arizona, a metropolitan area of over 900,000. The park has 91,446 acres, of which 78% is designated wilderness, yet it is directly influenced by the surrounding growth and development of Tucson. The impacts of large numbers of residents immediately adjacent to the boundary of the park, when combined with the workload generated by over 700,000 visitors per year, places major emphasis upon the effective execution of visitor services and resources protection operations as well as their coordination in an interagency/interjurisdictional environment. All urban services are readily available within the area. More information is available from the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Tucson Metro Chamber - Growing Business Builds Our Community (tucsonchamber.org).Help HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship required. * Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. * Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. * Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. * You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. * You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. * You may be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime. * Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.      QualificationsTo qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: * Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) * Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. * Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) * Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment      If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationThere is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.Additional informationThis announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.Read more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.      Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Using Category Rating Procedures. These Procedures Place Candidates With Veteran's Preference Above Non-preference Eligibles Within Each Category. Veterans With a Service Connected Disability Of At Least 10 Percent Are Listed In The Highest Quality Category, Except When The Position Being Filled Is Scientific Or Professional At The GS-09 Grade Level Or Higher. Under Category Rating, Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Into One Of Three Categories * Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position * Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job * Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.      You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements: * Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) * Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment * Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. * Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

Maintenance Worker - U.S. Department of the Interior

Help Help&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Duties&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Major Duties Of This Position Include&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This position provides routine maintenance on park facilities including, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work. Assist higher grade maintenance employees in the performance of maintenance tasks. Safely and effectively, uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;C&lt;strong&gt;ompetencies&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Area/Housing Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in the Sonoran Desert in Southwestern Arizona. Park headquarters is located 34 miles from Ajo, Arizona and 5 miles north of the international boundary with Mexico. Organ Pipe is a winter paradise and a surprisingly lush and green environment. Daytime temperatures typically range from the 60's in the winter to over 100 in the summer, with dramatic monsoons later in the summer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The local towns and communities provide multiple amenities and a thriving community that allow families and individuals to easily adjust to living in the desert. In Ajo (population 3,500) you will find a few local restaurants and coffee shops, a grocery and hardware store, a medical clinic, multiple churches, a public library, a county park with playground, swimming pool, ball parks and community center, and an active Park and Recreation Department, a K-12 school system, and several active community organizations who sponsor events and festivals on a regular basis, including a weekly Farmers Market. Phoenix, Arizona is a one-and-a-half-hour drive north from Ajo; Tucson is a two-hour drive east from Ajo. Both cities offer a greater selection of amenities. Most employees plan trips to Phoenix or Tucson once or twice a month. More information is available from the Ajo Chamber of Commerce, http://www.ajochamber.com/.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Saguaro National Park Area/ Housing Information&lt;/strong&gt;Saguaro National Park consists of two districts which are separated by the city of Tucson, Arizona, a metropolitan area of over 900,000. The park has 91,446 acres, of which 78% is designated wilderness, yet it is directly influenced by the surrounding growth and development of Tucson. The impacts of large numbers of residents immediately adjacent to the boundary of the park, when combined with the workload generated by over 700,000 visitors per year, places major emphasis upon the effective execution of visitor services and resources protection operations as well as their coordination in an interagency/interjurisdictional environment. All urban services are readily available within the area. More information is available from the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Tucson Metro Chamber - Growing Business Builds Our Community (tucsonchamber.org).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Help Help&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Conditions of Employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;U.S. Citizenship required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You may be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Volunteer Experience&lt;/strong&gt;: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Education&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Additional information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: &lt;/strong&gt;Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Physical Demands:&lt;/strong&gt; Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working Conditions:&lt;/strong&gt; Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Review our benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How You Will Be Evaluated&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Using Category Rating Procedures. These Procedures Place Candidates With Veteran's Preference Above Non-preference Eligibles Within Each Category. Veterans With a Service Connected Disability Of At Least 10 Percent Are Listed In The Highest Quality Category, Except When The Position Being Filled Is Scientific Or Professional At The GS-09 Grade Level Or Higher. Under Category Rating, Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Into One Of Three Categories&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

Maintenance Worker

You must be a U.S. citizen, possibly pass a background check, and meet Selective Service requirements. No active real estate license or stock in firms with Federal land interests. Probation may apply.

You will provide technical advice, develop strategies for botanical issues, oversee restoration projects, manage budgets, conduct studies, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Medford

Help Help Duties As The Ecologist Botanist In This Position You Will Advisory Services * Provides botanical/plant ecology technical data, professional advisory, and consulting services for conventional issues, problems, and activities * Develops recommendations, strategies, and solutions to resolve common botanical/plant ecology resource and environmental issues, conditions, problems, or policies related to native plant communities, restoration ecology, vegetation management, SSPS, unique ecological systems, and other related areas * Advises State and local officials, interest groups, and representatives of organizations on applications of Department of the Interior (DOI) and BLM policy and regulations related to vegetation, SSPS, and plant materials development * Provides technical advice to lower graded technical and contractor personnel Program Work * Participates on interdisciplinary teams to address routine issues within the organization botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program * Participates in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, targets, and priorities for the organization's botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program - Plans and conducts investigations or studies of common botanical/plant ecology related projects affecting the organization's natural resource management * Participates in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the native seed and plant materials development program from planning for native seed needs, seed collection, facilitating plant materials development, and use of an array of native plant materials for restoration treatment implementation. Independently plans and carries out routine work assignments. * Provides expertise and guidance for routine and well- established restoration ecology projects and activities including plant materials selection and application (e.g., seed mix, seeding rates, etc.), plan development, project design, management, implementation and monitoring of restoration projects * Assists with coordination, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and management of program/project budget including assisting with developing and submitting funding proposals Projects, Studies, And Other Operational Work * Plans and prioritizes the sequence, direction, and progress of botany/plant ecology work * Develops, conducts, and evaluates routine botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology resource management studies * Develops, implements, and evaluates the botanical/plant ecology portions of a variety of recurring and newer multiple use planning efforts and documents covering a variety of standardized resource management issues * Drafts scientific input for the botanical/plant ecology portions of environmental documents such as biological evaluations, environmental assessments (EAs), and other planning documents. * Assesses the environmental impact of a variety of standardized resource management projects/plans on botanical/plant ecology related resources * Coordinates with and integrates the work of other scientists, professionals, specialists, and contractors from other functional areas in projects and assignments * Plans and manages assigned projects and interprets policy in terms of established objectives * Plans, coordinates, and implements standardized tests and/or procedures that require using conventional methods or techniques * Evaluates conformance with Land Health Standards and Guidelines. Recommends adaptive management strategies to provide managers with botanical/plant ecology data where actions may need adjustment * Recognizes and identifies common entities, occurrences, or investigative outcomes relevant to the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program * Performs a variety of scientific duties requiring analysis of standardized problems and issues related to botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology * Applies environmental regulatory requirements for botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology projects and assignments * Represents the BLM before public bodies on routine problems in the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program that are noncontroversial in nature * Performs scientific and technical evaluation, correlation, synthesis, and presentation of botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology data * Implements established processes and procedures to address recurring botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology problems or issues and to overcome resource use issues and problems * Prepares routine technical or scientific reports and presentations of findings and recommendations for the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship required * May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening. * Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males * Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents). * You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. * If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. Basic Requirements For The Ecologist Series, GS-0408 * Must have successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, or have a bachelor's 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 must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. Basic Requirements For The Botanist Series, GS-0430 * Must have successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, or have a bachelor's or higher degree in botany; or basic plant science that included at least 24 semester hours in botany. Courses in basic botany, plant anatomy or morphology, cytology, histology, genetics, taxonomy or systematics, algology, mycology, ethnobotany, and those dealing with specific problems of a botanical nature or with specific groups of plants are qualifying. OR * Have a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in botany or basic plant science that included at least 24 semester hours in botany, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. Creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation. Additional Qualification Requirements In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement(s) listed above, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: To Qualify For The Grade GS-09 * Have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing 3 or more of the following: 1) Conducting inventories or surveys of plant communities and/or sites of rare species; 2) Monitoring land management programs to identify impacts on various ecosystem components; 3) Working with other offices, resource specialists, professionals, and other interested groups in accomplishing plant species monitoring, conservation project implementation and management; 4) Analyzing and synthesizing scientific information for inclusion in reports and/or planning/environmental documents. OR * Successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct the work of this position. Such fields include botany, related plant sciences, ecology, biological sciences, physical sciences, or directly related fields. OR * Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education described above. To calculate, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 18 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Status merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. Education To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Additional information * Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Physical Demands The work is typically performed in an office setting with no special physical demands. However, work may also be performed in the field which involves periods of walking, bending, climbing, or driving motor vehicles to worksites. The work may also involve some overnight travel for training, meetings, and site visits. or Field work routinely requires physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing or walking over rough, uneven, rocky surfaces or mountainous terrain; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching; using hand tools such as shovels, trowels, or screening devices; and lifting of moderately heavy items such as equipment and samples. Working Conditions The work is usually performed in an office setting. However, work time may also be spent occasionally visiting field sites. Field site visits are typically performed in either an outdoor setting subject to weather changes, diverse terrain, and safety hazards associated with working around complex features and/or construction. Both settings may require the use of personal protective equipment. Safety precautions and protocols are observed at all times and the incumbent complies with safety instructions and regulations and ensures individual and others' safety by promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and accidents to the supervisor. or The work regularly involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions, e.g., adverse weather conditions, hazardous driving conditions, irritating or occasionally hazardous chemicals; hostile wildlife; and travel in off-road vehicles. The incumbent adheres to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer. Telework The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact San Antonio Services Branch at SASBMailbox@opm.gov or 816-541-8101. Read more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a subject matter resume review, and/or a panel interview. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform the job. You Will Be Evaluated On The Following Competencies * Botany * Manages and Organizes Information * Project Management * Technical Competence Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Using Category Rating Procedures. These Procedures Place Candidates With Veteran's Preference Above Non-preference Eligibles Within Each Category. Veterans With a Service Connected Disability Of At Least 10 Percent Are Listed In The Highest Quality Category, Except When The Position Being Filled Is Scientific Or Professional At The GS-09 Grade Level Or Higher. Under Category Rating, Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Into One Of Three Categories * Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position * Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job * Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

Help HelpDutiesAs The Ecologist Botanist In This Position You WillAdvisory Services * Provides botanical/plant ecology technical data, professional advisory, and consulting services for conventional issues, problems, and activities * Develops recommendations, strategies, and solutions to resolve common botanical/plant      ecology resource and environmental issues, conditions, problems, or policies related to native plant communities, restoration ecology, vegetation management, SSPS, unique ecological systems, and other related areas * Advises State and local officials, interest groups, and representatives of organizations on      applications of Department of the Interior (DOI) and BLM policy and regulations related to vegetation, SSPS, and plant materials development * Provides technical advice to lower graded technical and contractor personnel      Program Work * Participates on interdisciplinary teams to address routine issues within the organization      botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program * Participates in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, targets, and      priorities for the organization's botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program - Plans and conducts investigations or studies of common botanical/plant ecology related projects affecting the organization's natural resource management * Participates in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the native seed and      plant materials development program from planning for native seed needs, seed collection, facilitating plant materials development, and use of an array of native plant materials for restoration treatment implementation. Independently plans and carries out routine work assignments. * Provides expertise and guidance for routine and well- established restoration ecology      projects and activities including plant materials selection and application (e.g., seed mix,seeding rates, etc.), plan development, project design, management, implementation andmonitoring of restoration projects * Assists with coordination, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and management of      program/project budget including assisting with developing and submitting funding proposalsProjects, Studies, And Other Operational Work * Plans and prioritizes the sequence, direction, and progress of botany/plant ecology work * Develops, conducts, and evaluates routine botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology      resource management studies * Develops, implements, and evaluates the botanical/plant ecology portions of a variety of      recurring and newer multiple use planning efforts and documents covering a variety ofstandardized resource management issues * Drafts scientific input for the botanical/plant ecology portions of environmental      documents such as biological evaluations, environmental assessments (EAs), and otherplanning documents. * Assesses the environmental impact of a variety of standardized resource management      projects/plans on botanical/plant ecology related resources * Coordinates with and integrates the work of other scientists, professionals, specialists, and contractors from other functional areas in projects and assignments * Plans and manages assigned projects and interprets policy in terms of established objectives * Plans, coordinates, and implements standardized tests and/or procedures that require using conventional methods or techniques * Evaluates conformance with Land Health Standards and Guidelines. Recommends adaptive management strategies to provide managers with botanical/plant ecology data where actions may need adjustment * Recognizes and identifies common entities, occurrences, or investigative outcomes relevant to the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program * Performs a variety of scientific duties requiring analysis of standardized problems and issues related to botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology * Applies environmental regulatory requirements for botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology projects and assignments * Represents the BLM before public bodies on routine problems in the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program that are noncontroversial in nature * Performs scientific and technical evaluation, correlation, synthesis, and presentation of botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology data * Implements established processes and procedures to address recurring botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology problems or issues and to overcome resource use issues and problems * Prepares routine technical or scientific reports and presentations of findings and recommendations for the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program      Help HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship required * May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening. * Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males * Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents). * You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. * If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.      QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.Basic Requirements For The Ecologist Series, GS-0408 * Must have successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, or have a bachelor's 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 must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences.      Basic Requirements For The Botanist Series, GS-0430 * Must have successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, or have a bachelor's or higher degree in botany; or basic plant science that included at least 24 semester hours in botany. Courses in basic botany, plant anatomy or morphology, cytology, histology, genetics, taxonomy or systematics, algology, mycology, ethnobotany, and those dealing with specific problems of a botanical nature or with specific groups of plants are qualifying.      OR * Have a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in botany or basic plant science that included at least 24 semester hours in botany, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. Creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation.      Additional Qualification RequirementsIn addition to meeting the Basic Requirement(s) listed above, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying:To Qualify For The Grade GS-09 * Have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing 3 or more of the following: 1) Conducting inventories or surveys of plant communities and/or sites of rare species; 2) Monitoring land management programs to identify impacts on various ecosystem components; 3) Working with other offices, resource specialists, professionals, and other interested groups in accomplishing plant species monitoring, conservation project implementation and management; 4) Analyzing and synthesizing scientific information for inclusion in reports and/or planning/environmental documents.      OR * Successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct the work of this position. Such fields include botany, related plant sciences, ecology, biological sciences, physical sciences, or directly related fields.      OR * Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education described above. To calculate, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 18 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.      Status merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position.EducationTo qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.Additional information * Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.      Physical DemandsThe work is typically performed in an office setting with no special physical demands. However, work may also be performed in the field which involves periods of walking, bending, climbing, or driving motor vehicles to worksites. The work may also involve some overnight travel for training, meetings, and site visits.orField work routinely requires physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing or walking over rough, uneven, rocky surfaces or mountainous terrain; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching; using hand tools such as shovels, trowels, or screening devices; and lifting of moderately heavy items such as equipment and samples.Working ConditionsThe work is usually performed in an office setting. However, work time may also be spent occasionally visiting field sites. Field site visits are typically performed in either an outdoor setting subject to weather changes, diverse terrain, and safety hazards associated with working around complex features and/or construction. Both settings may require the use of personal protective equipment. Safety precautions and protocols are observed at all times and the incumbent complies with safety instructions and regulations and ensures individual and others' safety by promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and accidents to the supervisor.orThe work regularly involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions, e.g., adverse weather conditions, hazardous driving conditions, irritating or occasionally hazardous chemicals; hostile wildlife; and travel in off-road vehicles. The incumbent adheres to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.TeleworkThe Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact San Antonio Services Branch at SASBMailbox@opm.gov or 816-541-8101.Read more * Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.      Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a subject matter resume review, and/or a panel interview. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform the job.You Will Be Evaluated On The Following Competencies * Botany * Manages and Organizes Information * Project Management * Technical Competence      Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Using Category Rating Procedures. These Procedures Place Candidates With Veteran's Preference Above Non-preference Eligibles Within Each Category. Veterans With a Service Connected Disability Of At Least 10 Percent Are Listed In The Highest Quality Category, Except When The Position Being Filled Is Scientific Or Professional At The GS-09 Grade Level Or Higher. Under Category Rating, Candidates Will Be Rated And Ranked Into One Of Three Categories * Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position * Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job * Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

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