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Position Title: Soil Conservationist (Recent Graduate)
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number: NRCS-19-10453971-PW-WI-AT Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 to Monday, March 25, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,

Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

The following questions are designed to measure your education in relation to the minimum qualifications for this position as well as to ensure you meet the eligibility requirement for the Recent Grad program. All applicants must supply transcripts or other supporting documentation that demonstrates how they meet the educational and Recent Grad eligibility requirements for the position. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.

1. Are you a Recent Graduate that has completed all the requirements for an academic course of study leading to a qualifying degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education within the previous two years (https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx) OR a veteran that completed all the requirements for an academic course of study within the previous six years? For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/)

A. Yes, I have completed all the requirements for an academic course of study leading to a qualifying degree from an accredited educational institution within the preceding two years. OR I am a veteran that completed all the requirements for an academic course of study leading to a qualifying degree from an accredited educational institution, but due to a military service obligation, I was unable to apply within the two-year time frame, but it has been no more than six years since I have completed my qualifying degree.

B. No, I do not meet the above requirement.

2. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the basic education or experience qualification requirements for the GS-0457 Soil Conservation position.

A. I have a degree in soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering. The study must have included 30 semester hours in a natural resource or agricultural field, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science. Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science. Or I have a combination of education and experience equivalent to at least 30 semester hours in one or more of the disciplines as shown above, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science. Experience that included the application of techniques, principles, and methods from a variety of agricultural and natural resource fields is appropriate, given the interdisciplinary character of the soil conservation occupation.

B. No, I do not meet the above requirements.

3. GS-07 From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes the level of specialized experience you possess.

A. I possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service, or private Sector equivalent. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience providing technical advice to address soil and water resource concerns and implement conservation planning. OR I have at least one year of graduate level education in soil conservation or a directly related discipline. OR I have superior academic achievement (upper third of graduating class, 3.0 or greater GPA overall or 3.5 or greater GPA within Major, or honor society membership). OR I possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above.

B. No, I do not meet the above requirements.

4. GS-09 From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes the level of specialized experience you possess.

A. I possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service, or private sector equivalent. For this position, specialized experience is defined as independently providing technical advice to address soil and water resource concerns and implement conservation planning. OR I have at least two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in soil conservation or a directly related discipline. OR I possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above.

B. No, I do not meet the above requirements.

5. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

B. No, I do not certify and I understand that by responding “no” to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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