Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
Grants Pass, OR Grants Pass, OR Full-time Full-time $46,696 - $60,703 a year $46,696 - $60,703 a year 10 hours ago 10 hours ago 10 hours ago Duties As a Biological Science Technician, your duties will be to plan and inspect contracted TES surveys and conduct surveys of wildlife and their habitat for Field Office projects using established protocols analyze the data and report the findings.
Coordinate Field Office projects for wildlife habitat improvement or protection.
Review forestry, watershed, and fuels reduction project proposals for compatibility with wildlife needs.
Independently conduct habitat assessment data collection and use established wildlife protocols.
Coordinate daily schedules and workloads, aid in the survey of threatened and endangered wildlife and habitat data in the field.
Identify survey requirements and equipment needed in accordance with approved protocols and verify accuracy of data collected in the field and compiles results.
Utilize word processing, spreadsheets, Geographical Information System, and Global Position System to plan surveys, collect, organize, and summarize data.
Effectively communicate with Field Office staff to discuss issues discovered during the course of field surveys related to other disciplines such as ingress/egress, road conditions, etc.
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 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.
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
Examples of specialized experience may include researching, compiling and tabulating a full range of wildlife inventory data; leading or conducting field inventories of wildlife species to develop intensive scientific information; and collecting ecological site information for sensitive, threatened or endangered wildlife.
-OR- Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position.
-OR- Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate/ graduate education.
Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands/Work Environments:
Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking/hiking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated that may also be steep, wet and muddy.
Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to perform the work of the position, this includes tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods away from a vehicle.
Work while in the office is performed in adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated area.
Fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions and injuries and discomforts from pests and animals including poison oak.
Education If qualifying based on education, you will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.
S.
college/university.
If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-6 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.
One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.
Additional information 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.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/interagency 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 We expect to fill several vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period non-to-exceed 13 months with possible extension up 4 years without re-announcement.
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.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees.
For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website.
Benefits 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:
Geospatial Information Systems Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Management Techniques Wildlife Biology 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 the following additional assessment:
Subject Matter Expert Resume Panel Review.
These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Please be sure that you state your qualifying education, training and/or experience in your resume.
Benefits 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.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume or Application.
At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.
https:
//www.
youtube.
com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility.
You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.
Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume? Transcripts:
If using education to qualify, 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.
Veterans:
If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, 'Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,' (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable) OR written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit documentation that supports your claim as shown on the back of the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
SF-15.
If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans' Preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the www.
fedshirevets.
gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:
Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application.
You need to transfer your document(s) in the 'Documents' step during the application process.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM Eastern Time by 08/10/2023.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at rdixon@blm.
gov or 503-808-6058.
If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.
e.
you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc.
, you should use these resources to apply online.
You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process:
YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS.
Your profile must contain a current resume for submission.
See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume.
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed.
The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account.
Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement.
You will ONLY be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected.
You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered.
You must submit a resume and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
The eligibility portion of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this announcement.
You may choose more than one eligibility.
You must provide proof of your eligibility and will only be considered for the questions that you answer yes.
Please note, your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated in this section.
You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered.
You may choose more than one eligibility in this section.
To view the assessment questionnaire, click here:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11987635 Note:
If invited to take additional competency assessment(s), you will be able to preview a sample exercise at the time of the assessment.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
FOLLOW UP.
Check your application status before the announcement closes.
It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:
59 PM Eastern Time on 08/10/2023.
NOTE:
Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.
Agency contact information Margarette Carter Phone 503-808-6213 Email mcarter@blm.
gov Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US Next steps You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account.
You will receive an acknowledgement email from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your online questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation.
You will be notified of the status of your application and/or referral to the hiring official via your USAJobs account after the evaluation process is complete.
You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
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.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume or Application.
At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.
https:
//www.
youtube.
com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility.
You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.
Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume? Transcripts:
If using education to qualify, 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.
Veterans:
If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, 'Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,' (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable) OR written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit documentation that supports your claim as shown on the back of the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
SF-15.
If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans' Preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the www.
fedshirevets.
gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:
Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application.
You need to transfer your document(s) in the 'Documents' step during the application process.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency All U.
S.
Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.
CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Coordinate Field Office projects for wildlife habitat improvement or protection.
Review forestry, watershed, and fuels reduction project proposals for compatibility with wildlife needs.
Independently conduct habitat assessment data collection and use established wildlife protocols.
Coordinate daily schedules and workloads, aid in the survey of threatened and endangered wildlife and habitat data in the field.
Identify survey requirements and equipment needed in accordance with approved protocols and verify accuracy of data collected in the field and compiles results.
Utilize word processing, spreadsheets, Geographical Information System, and Global Position System to plan surveys, collect, organize, and summarize data.
Effectively communicate with Field Office staff to discuss issues discovered during the course of field surveys related to other disciplines such as ingress/egress, road conditions, etc.
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 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.
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
Examples of specialized experience may include researching, compiling and tabulating a full range of wildlife inventory data; leading or conducting field inventories of wildlife species to develop intensive scientific information; and collecting ecological site information for sensitive, threatened or endangered wildlife.
-OR- Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position.
-OR- Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate/ graduate education.
Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands/Work Environments:
Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking/hiking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated that may also be steep, wet and muddy.
Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to perform the work of the position, this includes tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods away from a vehicle.
Work while in the office is performed in adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated area.
Fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions and injuries and discomforts from pests and animals including poison oak.
Education If qualifying based on education, you will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.
S.
college/university.
If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-6 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.
One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.
Additional information 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.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/interagency 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 We expect to fill several vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period non-to-exceed 13 months with possible extension up 4 years without re-announcement.
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.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees.
For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website.
Benefits 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:
Geospatial Information Systems Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Management Techniques Wildlife Biology 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 the following additional assessment:
Subject Matter Expert Resume Panel Review.
These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Please be sure that you state your qualifying education, training and/or experience in your resume.
Benefits 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.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume or Application.
At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.
https:
//www.
youtube.
com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility.
You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.
Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume? Transcripts:
If using education to qualify, 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.
Veterans:
If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, 'Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,' (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable) OR written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit documentation that supports your claim as shown on the back of the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
SF-15.
If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans' Preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the www.
fedshirevets.
gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:
Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application.
You need to transfer your document(s) in the 'Documents' step during the application process.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM Eastern Time by 08/10/2023.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at rdixon@blm.
gov or 503-808-6058.
If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.
e.
you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc.
, you should use these resources to apply online.
You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process:
YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS.
Your profile must contain a current resume for submission.
See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume.
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed.
The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account.
Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement.
You will ONLY be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected.
You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered.
You must submit a resume and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
The eligibility portion of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this announcement.
You may choose more than one eligibility.
You must provide proof of your eligibility and will only be considered for the questions that you answer yes.
Please note, your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated in this section.
You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered.
You may choose more than one eligibility in this section.
To view the assessment questionnaire, click here:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11987635 Note:
If invited to take additional competency assessment(s), you will be able to preview a sample exercise at the time of the assessment.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
FOLLOW UP.
Check your application status before the announcement closes.
It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:
59 PM Eastern Time on 08/10/2023.
NOTE:
Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.
Agency contact information Margarette Carter Phone 503-808-6213 Email mcarter@blm.
gov Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US Next steps You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account.
You will receive an acknowledgement email from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your online questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation.
You will be notified of the status of your application and/or referral to the hiring official via your USAJobs account after the evaluation process is complete.
You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
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.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume or Application.
At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.
https:
//www.
youtube.
com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility.
You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.
Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information on What should I include in my federal resume? Transcripts:
If using education to qualify, 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.
Veterans:
If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, 'Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,' (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable) OR written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit documentation that supports your claim as shown on the back of the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
SF-15.
If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans' Preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the www.
fedshirevets.
gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:
Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application.
You need to transfer your document(s) in the 'Documents' step during the application process.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency All U.
S.
Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.
CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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