Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management’s General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Specialized Experience Requirement
GS-7: Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: Participated in planning, organizing, and executing information, external relations, public involvement, and environmental education activities on the unit to develop experience in various phases of public affairs; and/or interacted with the public (e.g. provided organizational information); and/or assisted with preparation of information releases, brochures, pamphlets and presentations to the public; and/or drafted information on assigned portions of an organization’s programs.
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One full year of graduate level education;
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an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience;
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Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site determine if you are eligible: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
GS-9: Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: Prepared and presented speeches for special interests groups, schools, and the general public; and/or answered routine requests for information about a large organization’s programs; and/or developed written materials, feature stories, news releases and magazine articles to disseminate organizational activities for internal and external use; and/or advised management on the probable public reaction to specific proposals, policies and actions.
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a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related;
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an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
GS-11: Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: Responded in oral and written form, to requests for information by determining the nature of the data required and collected and assembled the material using the appropriate format and style based on needs and organization practices; and/or assisted in evaluation and analysis of public comments on management issues, identified areas to be addressed, characteristics and needs of the target audience, and communicated techniques most appropriate; and/or developed recommended communication approaches and drafted material for supervisor’s approval; and/or developed and presented informational audio-visual material using new technologies and social media.
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3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled);
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an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master’s degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.).
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There are no education requirements for this position.
Location Information
Hot Springs, AR – Mary Wood at [email protected] (Full Performance Level is GS-11)
Russellville, AR – Mary Wood at [email protected] (Full Performance Level is GS-11)
Golden Pond, KY – James Thweatt at [email protected] (Full Performance Level is GS-11)
Gainesville, GA – Danielle Monroe at [email protected] (Full Performance Level is GS-11)
Roanoke, VA – Gwen Mason at [email protected] (Full Performance Level is GS-11)
Asheville, NC – Cavan Fitzsimmons at [email protected] (Full Performance Level is GS-9)
Additional Information
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) : To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency’s definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered.
If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed.
This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/
Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE or AFGE.
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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.
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