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Position Title
Civil Engineer/Agricultural Engineer
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-19-10545840-DE-CO-TS Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 to Monday, July 15, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

 For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for the GS-0800 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
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2. In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet specialized experience requirements. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience you fully possess. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
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3. In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet specialized experience requirements. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience you fully possess. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
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4. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience identifying the data requirements for each phase of a project (e.g., design, evaluation, quality assurance).
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5. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing designs.
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6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of experience as it relates to understanding the physical effects caused by the implementation (i.e. planning, designing, laying out, and finalizing) of conservation practices, such as irrigation and drainage systems, waste management systems, streambank stabilization projects, wetland protection and restoration projects, windbreaks and buffers, water quality improvement measures, erosion protection, wildlife habitat improvements, grazing land management, cropping systems, livestock production, manure, nutrient, and pest management.
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7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience establishing organizational standards for design engineering practice incorporating sound engineering theory, methods, and tools.
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8. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience evaluating short and long-term success of construction engineering project or program.
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9. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience guiding the planning and design of engineering work to support conservation practices.
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10. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience planning and design common engineering practices relevant to the geographical location.
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11. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience documenting and/or verifying construction contract provisions are met.
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12. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience checking work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
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13. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience improving construction oversight practices.
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14. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing and/or implementing quality assurance plans.
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15. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing appropriate documentation detailing issues/concerns.
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16. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience recommending or providing training/guidance on engineering design, practices, or procedures.
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17. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing training or expertise to others on identifying and addressing natural resource concerns.
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18. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing professional working relationships with others.
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19. 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.
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