This opportunity is open to applicants who have completed or who will have completed
a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within two years of the closing date of this announcement or by June 15, 2020.
Summary
This opportunity is open to applicants who have completed or who will have completed
a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within two years of the closing date of this announcement or by June 15, 2020.
This opportunity is open to Recent Graduates. This is a 1 year appointment in the excepted service. Recent Graduates may be converted to a permanent position upon completion of the Pathways Recent Graduate Program.
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Restoration and Damage Assessment, Restoration Support Unit, located in Denver, Colorado.
At the full performance level GS-11 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Assist senior staff and DOI restoration practitioners in the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Program with planning, design, costing, implementation, and monitoring of habitat restoration and enhancement projects.
2. Assist senior staff in preparing model documents and providing technical assistance to Authorized Officials and NRDAR case teams for more effective and efficient ecological restoration.
3. Assist with issues related to land and water conservation and natural resource restoration, including, but not limited to, aspects of invasive species management, threatened and endangered species management, migratory bird conservation, water quality, data collection techniques, and citizen science.
4. Keep abreast of, contribute to, and assist senior employees with providing training on the techniques and technologies associated with natural resource restoration.
5. Assist in delivering GIS data map products to NRDAR case teams, restoration partners, and the public.
6. Support Restoration Support Unit senior-level staff and case teams with environmental reviews required by the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and other relevant statutes.
7. Enter and update the NRDAR restoration project database with restoration accomplishments and restoration milestones, coordinate with case teams to obtain restoration project information, and ensure that lessons learned in restoration implementation are shared among case teams with similar resource injuries.
8. Assist in populating and maintaining an information sharing web-based portal for relevant restoration resources.
9. Assist in maintaining the Restoration Support Unit's electronic and hard copy case files and library resources.
10. Assist in document production including word processing, formatting and technical editing.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Salary Information
GS-07 Step 01 $47-421- GS 07 Step 10 $61,643 per annum. GS-09 Step 01- $58,006- GS-09 Step 10 $75,408 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
You will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this Recent Graduates Program ALL of the following requirements must be met:
1. You must provide a resume.
2. You must have completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within two years of the closing date of this announcement or will have completed by June 15, 2020. The two year eligibility will be extended for veterans who were precluded from applying within the two year eligibility period following graduation due to a military service obligation. In such cases, veterans will have up to six years from the date of discharge or release from active duty to apply.
3. You graduated by way of good academic standing (Grade Point Average/G.P.A. of at least a 2.0).
4. You must provide a transcript (official or unofficial) showing your degree was conferred (An official transcript may be requested at the time of appointment).
Pathways Participant Agreement: All Recent Graduates are required to sign the Pathways Program Participant Agreement which outlines program requirements and noncompetitive conversion eligibility.
Click https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pathways_FAQs for more information on Pathways program participants.
To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must have:
Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program.
Demonstrated successful job performance.
Met the Office of Personnel Management's qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted.
Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for the GS-07 grade level you must havecompleted one (1) full academic year of graduate level education; or eligibility under Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree
OR
Have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience:
1. Writing, preparing, and/or coordinating environmental documents as part of a team.
2. Uploading data from various information sources into a database. Must meet both.
To qualify for the GS-09 grade level you must have completed two (2) full academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.
Or
Have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience:
1. Conducting field work pertaining to habitat restoration projects and natural resource monitoring.
2. Writing, preparing, and/or coordinating environmental documents as part of a team.
3. Uploading data from various information sources into a database. Must meet all.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
Veterans also have 2 years of eligibility; however eligibility can be put on hold based on active duty service. Eligibility does not exceed 6 years from the date of graduation for a veteran. The 2 year eligibility starts (or continues, if started prior to active duty) upon release from active duty.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement or by June 15, 2020 and your application must demonstrate that you met all the requirements, including education required for the position. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Education
Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Additional information
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.
Other Information: Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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.
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 assessment will be made. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. You are being evaluated under the Category Rating method, which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified Category. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
1. Attention to detail-Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Biology-Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other as it relates to environmental laws/policies.
3. Conscientiousness-Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work within the Restoration Support Unit.
4. Written Communication--To assist with development of policy, guidance, procedures and practices to enhance the Department's conservation efforts.
If you are a status applicant (current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former permanent Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility in the competitive service), or are eligible under a special appointing authority and you are selected under this vacancy, you may be subject to serving a new one-year probationary period.
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.
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.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable); (5) Form DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard Form 15 (if applicable).
You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-Verify; (2) Selective Service; (3) CTAP/ICTAP; (4) Education - accreditation; (5) Foreign education; (6) Veterans preference; (7) Special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: https://www.bsee.gov/careers/usajobs-assistance OR http://www.boem.gov/USAJobs-Assistance/ .
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position. Documents for Auto-Request:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by the 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
To begin: (1) Click Apply Online to the right of this screen, create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire; (2) Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package; (3) It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date; (4) To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the "more information" link for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process; (5) To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US
Next steps
What to expect next: You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable); (5) Form DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard Form 15 (if applicable).
You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-Verify; (2) Selective Service; (3) CTAP/ICTAP; (4) Education - accreditation; (5) Foreign education; (6) Veterans preference; (7) Special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: https://www.bsee.gov/careers/usajobs-assistance OR http://www.boem.gov/USAJobs-Assistance/ .
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position. Documents for Auto-Request:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by the 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
To begin: (1) Click Apply Online to the right of this screen, create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire; (2) Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package; (3) It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date; (4) To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the "more information" link for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process; (5) To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US
Next steps
What to expect next: You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
