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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">As a Research Ecologist within the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Addressing complex issues within the area of expertise and maintaining liason with employees of Federal and State governments, academic institutions,
and private organizations that share interests in wetland ecosystems and the social services they provide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Developing methodologies that facilitate the synthesis of information and utilization of knowledge gained.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">independently producing and collaboratively publishing manuscripts, technical reports, other information-transfer products, and invited and contributed
presentations at professional meetings and workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Operating a government vehicle as an incidental driver.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Travel Required<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Occasional travel - Overnight travel of an average of up to 3 nights per month may be required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Promotion Potential<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">15 - The full performance level for a Research position is GS-15; however, promotion eligibility is dependent upon the scientific contributions of the incumbent as evaluated by
a peer panel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:white"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?j=0408"><span style="color:white">0408 Ecology</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/requirements/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92"> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#046B99">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of
appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">A copy of your most recent driving record will be required for this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">A background investigation will be required for this position. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you
provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">BASIC</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">EDUCATION</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">REQUIREMENT</span></strong>:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Applicants must meet A below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Ecologist, all grade levels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biology or a related field of science
underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours or the equivalent in ecology, and 12 semester hours or the equivalent
in physical and mathematical sciences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">In addition to the basic education requirements, you must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. </span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Examples of GS-11 level work may include: 1) designing, developing and conducting protocols to analyze spatial and temporal data; 2) sampling, analyzing data, and developing systems
models relative to wetlands ecology; 3) independently planning and conducting comprehensive biological studies/investigations and developing research proposals; 4) modifying and adapting standard biological, wetland-ecology, and systems-modeling techniques
and procedures; 5) serving as a technical resource on wetlands related issues; 6) designing and managing projects and studies to provide an understanding of the effects of environmental perturbations on wetlands.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Education<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. 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: <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs </span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Additional information<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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for this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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please visit <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify"><span style="color:#4C2C92">www.dhs.gov/E-Verify</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/543926800"><b><span style="color:#4C2C92">Read more</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">How You Will Be Evaluated<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">--Vacancy Related Questions:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"> As part of the online application process,
you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge skills, abilities and/or competencies:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">--Basis of rating: </span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Category rating will be used in the ranking and selection
process for this position. The quality categories are Best Qualified and Qualified. You will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. If you are eligible, your on-line responses
to the application questions will determine your placement in the appropriate quality category described above. Your responses must be substantiated by your resume. If you do not respond to the application questions you may be rated ineligible. Veterans' preference
rules for category rating will be applied.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">--NOTE:</span></strong> If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your
resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>To preview questions please <a href="https://jobs.monstergovt.com/usgs/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=1&jnum=93292" target="_new"><span style="color:#4C2C92">click here</span></a>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Background checks and security clearance<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Security clearance<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Not Required</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Drug test required<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/required-documents/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92"> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#046B99">Required Documents<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">--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 all unofficial transcripts
(undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or
hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required Documents" and/or "Contact Information"). Please ensure that all documentation is legible.<br>
<br>
--If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service
and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service. <br>
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--If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans’ preference and that your character of military service is honorable. <br>
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--If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from
a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders. <br>
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--Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans’ preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in
the <a href="http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">VetGuide</span></a>.<br>
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--If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive
priority consideration. This 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 location. Required documents may be faxed, uploaded, or hand delivered to the
servicing Human Resources Office (see "Contact Information"). If you are a CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you will be considered well qualified if you earn a minimum score of 85 (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference points). For more information on CTAP/ICTAP
please click <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=611bbbb5900b6525d838ab10e54ed173&mc=true&node=pt5.1.330&rgn=div5#sp5.1.330.f" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">here</span></a>.<br>
<br>
--Required documents may be: 1)faxed to the Agency Contact (see "Contact Information") 2)uploaded directly from your desktop 3)uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments 4)hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see 'Contact Information').<br>
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--<a href="https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/auto-requested-fax-instructions" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Auto-Requested Fax</span></a>: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically
displayed along with your resume.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:white">If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
<p style="background:#4773AA;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:white">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 <a href="http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/" target="_blank"><span style="color:white">schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:white">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/benefits/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92"> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#046B99">Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">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. <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Learn more about federal benefits</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: <a href="https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies</span></a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes <a href="http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/#url=Fact-Sheets"><span style="color:#4C2C92">paid
vacation, sick leave</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">holidays</span></a>; <a href="http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">health,
life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts</span></a>, and participation in the <a href="http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/fers-information/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Federal Employees Retirement System</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www2.usgs.gov/humancapital/pb/paybenefitslinks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Review our benefits</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:#4773AA;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:white">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92"> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date
of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet.
If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.<br>
<br>
--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a <a href="https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Account"><span style="color:#4C2C92">new account</span></a> and
follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application.
4)Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5)Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge,
skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6)Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/Contact/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">USAJOBS
helpdesk</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Agency contact information<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121;font-weight:normal"> Dominic Garcia<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Phone<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="tel:303-236-9589"><span style="color:#4C2C92">303-236-9589</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Fax<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">303-236-5973<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Email<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="mailto:denverhr@usgs.gov"><span style="color:#4C2C92">denverhr@usgs.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Address<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
<address style="background:#F1F1F1;box-sizing: inherit"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121;font-style:normal">INTERIOR, Geological Survey<br>
W 6th Ave Kipling St 612<br>
Lakewood, Colorado 80225<br>
United States<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/543926800#agency-modal-trigger"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Learn more about this agency</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Next steps<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">--If you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements of this position, you will be contacted via email after the vacancy announcement closes and given a period of
time to submit narrative responses that address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of the position. Then, if you are rated as one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for
further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45-60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome. You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application
Status.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#046B99">Fair & Transparent<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Equal Employment Opportunity Policy<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/federal/fed_employees/index.cfm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for
federal employees & job applicants</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Reasonable Accommodation Policy<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case
basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform
job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Learn more about <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">disability employment
and reasonable accommodations</span></a> or <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/agency/contact/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">how to contact an agency.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/543926800"><b><span style="color:#4C2C92">Read more</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h4 style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Legal and regulatory guidance<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
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suitability</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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security number request</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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and false statements</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Service</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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