- Position Title
- Civil Engineer / Agricultural Engineer
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-20-10802626-DE-FL-AH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 28, 2020 to Monday, May 11, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
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.
• 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.
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?
• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Respond to the following questions. Mark only one response for each question. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions MUST be supported by information in your application (resume or any other written format). This information must be SPECIFIC (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide this supporting documentation may result in receipt of a lower or ineligible rating. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
1.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for this 0810/0890 position. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualification.
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.
3.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience evaluating and monitoring contracts to ensure compliance with contract laws, regulations, standards, and procedures.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience carrying out onsite investigations to determine natural resource concerns or sources of problems (e.g., erosion, animal waste, flood control).
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience collecting and/or analyzing data.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience collecting hydrologic data for hydraulic engineering practices.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing and evaluating alternative solutions to address resource concerns.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience using surveying equipment for data collection.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing training or guidance on data collection and analysis.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing designs.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience reviewing designs.
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing and/or implementing quality assurance plans.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience conducting and/or reviewing spot checks for quality assurance.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing designs.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assisting customers in the process of developing and selecting solutions.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience working with partners or identifying the need to involve other experts in the process of identifying customer needs.
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.