Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Department Of The Interior
Job Announcement Number: NPS-NACE-08-03 Biologist (Natural Resources Program Manager)

Salary Range: 39330 to 75669 USD Per Year Open Period: 1/16/2008 to 2/5/2008
Series & Grade: GS-0401-07/11
Position Information: Full-Time
Promotion Potential: GS-11
Duty Location: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC 

Who May Be Considered:

The area of consideration is ALL SOURCES. Applications will be

> accepted from Career/Career Conditional Federal employees,

> reinstatement eligibles, those eligible under special appointing

> authorities, i.e. handicapped, VRA, disabled veterans, etc. and

> non-status applicants i.e. applicant from outside the Federal Service and without any special eligibility.

>

> Job Summary:

>

> Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the

> National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past,

> our cultures and our special places, to establish important

> connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.

>

> As a Biologist (Natural Resources Program Manager) for National

> Capital Parks-East, your duties will be varied and will include

> challenging and rewarding assignments in overseeing park's inventory

> and environmental monitoring and research, ecological restoration,

> urban forestry, and interagency coordination, compliance and planning.

> Cooperate in development of field protocols, coordination of planning

> and logistics for field work, analysis of data, preparation and review

> of technical documents resulting from research within the park and in

> support of park management.

>

> NOTE: If filled at the GS-07 or GS-09 level, position has promotion

> potential to the GS-11 grade level without further competition once

> all regulatory requirements are met; however promotion is neither

> automatic nor guaranteed.

>

> Key Requirements:

>

> - Appointment will be subject to a pre-employment background

> investigation

> - Must possess a valid state or District of Columbia Driver's License

> - Education .Copies of Transcript is required/U.S. Citizenship is

> required

>

> Major Duties:

>

> The incumbent serves as a natural resource management specialist

> overseeing the park's inventorying and monitoring program, and the

> scientific research, collecting and permitting program. Duties also

> include interagency coordination on natural resource and ecological

> restoration projects, preparing and reviewing environmental,

> technical, and planning documents and writing funding proposals.

> Cooperates in development of field protocols, coordination of planning

> and logistics for field work, conducting field work, analysis of data,

> preparation and review of technical documents resulting from research within park.

> Incumbent will identify resource management issues, formulate and

> evaluate management alternatives and make recommendations for management action.

> Incumbent will also participate in a wide range of other general

> natural and cultural resource management activities and programs.

> This position requires solid inter-divisional interpersonal and

> teamwork skills to facilitate effective management of park resources.

>

> Qualifications:

>

> Summary of Qualification Required: Basic Education Requirements for

> Biologist (0401) Candidates must meet qualifications requirements and

> time-in-grade requirements by closing date of this vacancy announcement.

>

> 1. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource

> management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

> OR

> 2. Combination of education and experience--Courses equivalent to a

> major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

> In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements,

> applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related

> education as follows:

>

> For the GS-07 grade level, applicant must have one (1) year of

> graduate-level education or superior academic achievement, or, one (1)

> year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level.

> This experience is defined as professional scientific work where the

> applicant must clearly illustrate recent and progressively responsible

> work experience directly related to natural resource and cultural

> resource management, collecting field data contributing to the basic

> natural or cultural resources inventory of a site or a monitoring

> program to assess status and trends of resources condition,

> identifying species, cultural objects or sites, measures abundance or

> condition, environmental parameters, etc, sufficient to be able to

> perform the duties of this position.

>

> Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) grade-point average, (2)

> class standing, or (3) honor society membership. Grade-point Average . a

> grade point average of .B. (a GPA of 3.0 or higher) for all completed

> undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of

> undergraduate study; or a grade point average of .B. (a GPA of 3.5 or

> higher) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in

> your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. Class

> Standing . rank in the upper one-third of your class in a college or

> university. Honor Society Membership . membership in a national honor

> society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the

> Association of College Honor Societies. These honor societies are

> listed in the Association of College Honor Societies: Booklet of

> Information

> (1992-95) and/or Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (1991).

>

> For the GS-09 level, applicant must have two (2) years of

> progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's

> degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, or, one (1) year of

> specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level. This

> experience is defined as professional scientific work where the

> applicant has applied this knowledge to a natural resources or physical science discipline.

>

> For the GS-11 level, applicant must have three years of progressively

> higher level graduate education leading to a PH.D. degree or Ph.D. or

> equivalent doctoral degree, or, one (1) year of specialized experience

> equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. This experience is defined as

> professional scientific work where the applicant has applied

> professional scientific knowledge in either complex biological or

> physical science as part of a comprehensive resource management program.

>

> Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the

> applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

> to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is

> typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized

> experience includes professional and practical knowledge of

> biological, agricultural, public land use, or related natural resource

> management practices, principles and techniques. Knowledge of

> resources management, environmental compliance laws, and related laws, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Corps'

> Natural Resource Management programs. Knowledge of public land use

> and environmental trends, interest, and needs of diversified groups

> and organizations. Specialized experience also includes executing

> research experiments/studies; planning, directing, and coordinating

> the activities of laboratory technicians; assisting in the development

> of protocols or plans for specific experiments/studies; etc. Those

> applying at lower than the full performance level, may not have had

> the depth of experience with all aspects of the position, but must

> clearly demonstrate familiarity with or ability to do the work of

> those aspects of the position. This position has a positive education requirement.

>

> You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of

> college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades

> received to verify education when applying for this position. If this

> information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately

> evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position. If you

> are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcript

> prior to entering on duty. Education completed in foreign colleges or

> universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can

> show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an

> accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your

> responsibility to provide evidence when applying. Please visit the

> Office of Personnel Management's website at

> information on this topic.

>

> It is the responsibility of the applicant to show how she/he satisfies

> the course requirements. If you do not provide information that

> clearly shows how your completed college course(s) meets the specific

> course requirements above, you will be rated ineligible. To receive

> credit, education must have been completed at a school accredited by

> an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, U.S.

> Department of Education. When submitting copies of transcripts,

> please ensure they are legible.

>

> FOREIGN EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED PROVIDED THAT THE APPLICANT SUBMITS

> DOCUMENTATION FROM AN ACCREDITED SOURCE THAT THE Foreign EDUCATION

> CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION HAS BEEN DEEMED EQUIVALENT TO THAT GAINED IN

> A CONVENTIONAL U.S. EDUCATION Program.

>

> NOTE: Copies of college transcript is required. Internet users are

> STRONGLY encouraged to print the entire vacancy announcement to ensure

> application is complete. This position requires the ability to use a

> personal computer, scanner or other automated office equipment.

>

> CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Incumbent must possess and PROVIDE PROOF of

> a valid state or District of Columbia Driver's License. Incumbent may

> be required to work weekends. Incumbent may be subject to shift

> changes of lieu days and may be required to work overtime and

> holidays. Incumbent is required to wear the prescribed National Park

> Service Class A uniform and will be required to sign an

> acknowledgement letter. New employees to the Federal government are

> required to complete a probationary period not-to-exceed one (1) year.

> New employees of the Department of the Interior are required by Public

> Law 104-134 to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of

> net pay within 30 days of entrance on duty. Incumbent of this position

> will be required to complete a probationary period. As a condition of

> employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify

> that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are

> exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

>

> UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT.

>

> It is the responsibility of the applicant to show how she/he satisfies

> the course requirements. If you do not provide information that

> clearly shows how your completed college course(s) meets the specific

> course requirements above, you will be rated ineligible. To receive

> credit, education must have been completed at a school accredited by

> an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, Department

> of Education. When submitting copies of transcripts, please ensure

> they are legible

>

> FOREIGN EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED PROVIDED THAT THE APPLICANT SUBMITS

> DOCUMENTATION FROM AN ACCREDITED SOURCE THAT THE Foreign EDUCATION

> CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION HAS BEEN DEEMED EQUIVALENT TO THAT GAINED IN

> A CONVENTIONAL EDUCATION Program.

>

> NOTE: Copies of college transcript is required. Internet users are

> STRONGLY encouraged to print the entire vacancy announcement to ensure

> application is complete.

>

> Appointment will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

> Under the requirements of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive

> 12 (HSPD-12), all new Federal employees, must pass a background

> investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will

> be grounds for termination. The OF-306, Declaration of Federal

> Employment form MUST BE SUBMITTED with your application package. This

> form is available for downloading at

> http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf/of0306.pdf

> NOTE: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid

> by the Agency. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses

> associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the

> responsibility of the selected employee.

>

> How Will You Be Evaluated:

>

> You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum

> qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application

> shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities

> associated with this position as defined below. When describing your

> knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and

> explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the

> knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with,

> the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.

>

> Narrative Statement (Basis of Rating): Applicants will be rated based

> on the rating factors (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below.

> Candidates should submit a narrative statement on a separate page(s)

> with specific responses to the rating factors listed below. Since

> applicant scores are based on demonstrated possession of these

> factors, failure to submit your narrative response to the KSAs for

> this job may adversely affect your eligibility and/or rating for this position.

>

> For non-status applicants, once your qualifications have been

> evaluated, your application will be assigned a numeric score between 70 and 100.

> Candidates will be ranked in score order with appropriate points added

> for veterans' preference. If an interview panel is used, applications

> will be rated (scored) and ranked.

>

> KSA's:

>

> 1. Professional knowledge of natural processes and ecosystems

> including aquatic systems, hydrology, flora and fauna.

> 2. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

> (Describe your experience developing scientific and management

> documents and in translation of technical information for other employees and the public).

> 3. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships

> with technical and non-technical individuals and organizations.

> (Describe your experience and interpersonal skills working in teams

> and developing and maintaining internal and external relationships

> with individuals and organizations).

> 4. Skilled at using knowledge of natural processes and natural

> resources to identify trends in resource condition and/or health,

> identify threats, restoration opportunities, research, and inventory and monitoring needs.

> 5. Ability to interpret and summarize new and conventional

> information and scientific data for use by park staff, managers,

> scientists, cooperators, and public.

>

> Benefits and Other Information

>

> Benefits:

>

> You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program,

> with costs shared with your employer. More info:

>

> Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:

> http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

>

> Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement.

> More

> info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

>

> New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees

> Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency

> and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info:

> http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

>

> You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:

> http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

>

> You will earn sick leave. More info:

> http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

>

> You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly

> scheduled tour of duty. More info:

> http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

>

> If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs

> may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional

> information on how this program is run.

>

> Other Information:

>

> NOTE: If filled at the GS-07 or GS-09 level, position has promotion

> potential to the GS-11 grade level without further competition once

> all regulatory requirements are met; however promotion is neither

> automatic nor guaranteed.

>

> JOB INFORMATION HOTLINE: 202-692-6048

>

> You must submit all required information by the closing date. If

> materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely

> on the information available and you may not receive full

> consideration or may not be considered eligible.

>

> The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

>

> All federal employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have

> Federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution.

>

> Work will be required on Federal holidays and weekends.Incumbent of

> this position is required to wear the prescribed National Park Service

> Class A uniform and will be required to sign an acknowledgement

> letter. A uniform allowance will be provided.

>

> A pre-employment National Agency Check (NAC) must be completed for

> anyone who does not already have this level of clearance prior to entry on duty.

> An additional background security investigation (NACI) will be

> initiated for those who do not already have this level of clearance.

> Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful

> completion of a background security investigation and favorable

> adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

>

> Incumbent must adhere to safety regulations and standards as set by

> OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the National

> Park Service.

>

> Incumbent must obtain a government charge card if required to travel.

>

> Incumbent may be required to work overtime, week-ends and holidays

> with little or no prior notice.

>

> Note: This is an open announcement for which current Federal

> employees, reinstatement eligibles, and applicants from outside the

> Federal Government may apply. Qualified veterans who apply will

> receive Veteran's Preference in accordance with current law and regulations.

>

> Special Appointment Authority: Individuals who are eligible for

> consideration under a special hiring authority (e.g., 30% compensable

> veterans, VRA eligibles, severely handicapped individuals, former

> Peace Corps and VISTA Volunteers, etc.) will be accepted and

> considered non-competitively for this vacancy. Special hiring

> authority eligibles must indicate on their application if they are

> applying under a special program and submit proof of eligibility with

> their application. The VRA hiring authority is limited to positions at the GS-11 level and below.

> Applicants who wish to be considered under an appropriate special

> hiring authority as well as under the competitive examining process

> must submit two complete applications. When only one application is

> received from a special hiring authority eligible, it will be

> considered under the appropriate special hiring authority only.

>

> Veterans Preference: Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have

> been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after

> 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply. PLEASE PROVIDE

> A COPY OF YOUR DD-214 OR OTHER PROOF OF PREFERENCE WHEN YOU APPLY

> UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

>

> You must clearly identify your claim for veterans' preference on your

> application.

>

> 5-POINT PREFERENCE. 5-point preference is granted to veterans who

> served prior to 1976 and served at least six months on active duty.

> Those who served after 1980 and 1982 must have served at least two

> years on active duty.

>

> A 5-point preference is also granted to veterans who served on active

> duty during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992.

> The law grants preference to anyone who is otherwise eligible and who

> served on active duty during this period regardless of where the

> person served or for how long. 'Otherwise eligible' means that the

> person must have been released from the service under honorable

> conditions and must have served a minimum of two years on active duty,

> or if a Reservist, must have served the full period for which called to active duty.

>

> If you are claiming a 5-point veteran preference please provide a

> DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other

> proof of entitlement. Tentative preference will be granted in the

> absence of the paperwork.

>

> 10-POINT PREFERENCE. You may be entitled to a 10-point veteran

> preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received the Purple

> Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or,

> you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. If you

> are claiming 10-point veteran preference, you will need to submit an

> SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, plus the proof required by that form.

>

> Veterans Preference: Five points may be added to the eligible ratings

> of veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14,

> 1976; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990

> and January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; served on

> active duty as defined in section 101(21) of Title 38 at any time in

> the armed forces for a period of 180 consecutive days any part of

> which occurred during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and

> ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law

> as the last date of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or, served in a military

> action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary

> medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served

> continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which

> called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the

> eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients;

> spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows,

> widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran. Supporting documentation

> must be provided in order to receive the appropriate veteran's

> preference. For more information on Veteran's preference,

> visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp

>

> CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) & INTERAGENCY CAREER

> TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):

>

> Qualified individuals applying based on special priority consideration

> rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or

> the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be

> well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special

> priority selection. 'Well-qualified' means that an eligible employee

> meets the qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the

> position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and

> minimum educational and experience requirements. The employee must

> meet all selective factors where applicable, must be physically

> qualified to perform the essential duties of the position, with

> reasonable accommodation where appropriate, and must be able to

> satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.

>

> Individuals seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they

> meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704

> for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their

> most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50

> noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please

> annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

> Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a

> CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

>

> How to Apply:

>

> Applicants may mail, e-mail, hand deliver, or fax application

> materials

>

> If application is submitted by mail, it must be mailed to the address

> indicated in the contact section of the announcement, be postmarked by

> the closing date, and received within 5 working days to receive consideration.

> Faxed and hand delivered applications must be received by the closing

> date.

>

> Applications may be emailed to and must be

> received in the Human Resources office by closing date of the

> announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit any

> additional required documentation as stated in the vacancy

> announcement. Additional required documentation should also be received by the closing date.

>

> Submit one of the following:

>

> --OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or --SF-171,

> Application for Federal Employment; or --Resume

>

> THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION.

>

> 1. JOB INFORMATION - announcement number, title and grade of the job

> for which you are applying.

> 2. PERSONAL INFORMATION - Full name; mailing address (with ZIP Code);

> day and evening phone numbers (with area code); social security

> number; country of citizenship; veteran's preference; reinstatement

> eligibility (you must attach SF-50 for proof of your career or

> career-conditional status); and highest Federal civilian grade held.

> (Also give job series, and dates held.); 3. EDUCATION - High school

> name, city, state (zip code if known), and date of diploma or GED;

> name, city, and state (zip code if known) of colleges and universities

> attended, with majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no

> degree, show credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter

> hours); 4. WORK EXPERIENCE - Give the following information for your

> paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are

> applying:

> (a) Job Title (include series and grade if Federal job); (b) duties

> and accomplishments; (c) employer's name and address; (d) supervisor's

> name and phone number; (e) starting and ending dates (month and year);

> (f) hours per week; and (g) salary. Indicate if we may contact your

> current supervisor.

> 5. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS - Job related training courses (title and

> year); job related skills (for example; other languages, computer

> software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed); job related

> certificates and licenses (current only); and job related honors,

> awards, and special accomplishments (for example, publications,

> memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities,

> public speaking and performance awards) give dates but do not send

> documents unless requested.

>

> NARRATIVE STATEMENT:

>

> Narrative statement (no more than one page per KSA) of knowledge,

> skills and abilities (KSAs). Describe experience (paid or unpaid),

> education, training, awards, and self-development as related to the

> KSAs. While not mandatory, failure to submit responses to the KSA

> factors may affect the rating you receive. (Wage Grade/Wage Board

> only). In order to receive full consideration, it is essential that

> you submit the required supplemental experience statement specifically

> addressing each of the knowledges, skills, abilities, and other

> characteristics required for satisfactory performance in this

> position. Your qualifications for this position will be determined

> primarily by your responses. Failure to provide the specific

> information may result in an applicant receiving a lower rating in the evaluations process.

>

> Please do not submit your application package in a notebook or binder

> with extraneous information. Applications should provide sufficient

> information to enable Human Resources to properly evaluate your

> application against the Qualification Standards.

>

> Applications will be evaluated separately for Federal employees who

> have competitive status and candidates from other sources. If you have

> competitive status and submit only one application it will be

> considered under merit promotion procedures. If you wish to be

> considered under both procedures, you must submit two (2) complete applications.

>

> Applicants applying under special appointments (severely disabled,

> certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and volunteers from Peace

> Corps or

> Vista) must submit documentation and indicate the type of special

> appointment sought on the application. Applicants who wish to be

> considered under an appropriate special hiring authority as well as

> under the competitive examining process must submit tow complete applications.

> When only one application is received from a special hiring authority

> eligible, it will be considered under the appropriate special hiring

> authority only.

>

> National Park Service (NPS) Fundamentals is a required training

> program for all permanent employees new to the NPS. It is a five-part

> course of study that reflects the foundations and values of the NPS.

> Three modules are computer base, and two are classroom-led, one of

> which will require a

> 2 week stay at the Albright Training Center located in the Grand Canyon.

>

> If you are claiming veterans' preference, you MUST clearly identify

> your claim for veteran's preference on your application, and you must

> provide specific required evidence such as: DD-214, Certificate of

> Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15 (SF-15),

> .Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference' and proof requested on the form.

>

> Current Federal employees must submit a copy of most recent

> supervisory performance appraisal.

>

> College Transcript or OPM Form 1170-17 (list of College Courses) if

> qualifying based on education.

>

> Status candidates must submit proof of status (SF-50 showing current

> grade & tenure and an SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever

> held, if different).

>

> of the Interior Application Background Survey. (Submission of this

> form is voluntary. The information provided will be used for

> statistical purposes to monitor applicant response, and will not be

> maintained in the personnel office or forwarded to the selecting official).

>

> National Park Service (NPS) Fundamentals is a required training

> program for all permanent employees new to the NPS. It is a five-part

> course of study that reflects the foundations and values of the NPS.

> Three modules are computer-base, and two are classroom-led, one of

> which will require a

> 2 weeks stay at the Albright Training Center located in the Grand Canyon.

>

> Application mailed using government postage or through an internal

> federal government mail system will not be considered.

>

> Contact Information:

>

> WYJEAN FAULKNER

> Division of Human Resources

> Phone: 202-692-6034

> Fax: 202-690-2667

> Internet:

>

> Or Write:

> Department Of The Interior

> HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

> 1900 ANACOSTIA DR. S.E.

> WASHINGTON DC 20020

> US

>

> What to Expect Next:

>

> Once your complete application is received we will conduct an

> evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most

> highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for

> further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.

>

> EEO Policy Statement

>

> The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

> the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political

> affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age,

> membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

>

> Reasonable Accommodation

>

> Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

> with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

> accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process

> should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests

> for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

>

> Veterans Information

>

> Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were

> separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans'

> preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran

> must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign

> Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have

> served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.

>

> The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access

> to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law

> allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under

> agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications

> from outside of its own workforce.

>

> To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a

> copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

> Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and

> others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15,

> Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

>

> For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans

> preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.

>

> Legal and Regulatory Guidance

>

> Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested

> under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your

> records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As

> allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number

> is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks,

> and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security

> Number on your application materials, will result in your application

> not being processed.

>

> Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information

> requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and

> is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

>

> Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and

> certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

>

> False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your

> application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin

> work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

>

> 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.