- Position Title
- Soil Conservation Technician
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-20-10921811-DE-AR-DA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to Tuesday, October 6, 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 the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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 written application resume. 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.
1.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your education/experience to qualify at the GS-06 grade level. You are to respond to questions about education and experience you have had that is related to the requirements of this job. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples or documentation as proof that you have had this type of education or experience at the level you are claiming.
2.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your education/experience to qualify at the GS-07 grade level. You are to respond to questions about education and experience you have had that is related to the requirements of this job. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples or documentation as proof that you have had this type of education or experience at the level you are claiming.
3.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your education/experience to qualify at the GS-08 grade level. You are to respond to questions about education and experience you have had that is related to the requirements of this job. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples or documentation as proof that you have had this type of education or experience at the level you are claiming.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience evaluating data to assess its accuracy.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience conducting appropriate data testing and analyses.
6.
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.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing plans for the completion of work.
8.
I have college coursework in the following study areas (select all that apply):
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
Do you have direct experience working with agricultural operations/entities?
10.
Check all of the following conservation practices in which you have knowledge or experience:
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience collecting data to inventory natural resources and their condition.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing, reviewing, or advising on engineering designs or practices.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience with different survey methodologies, processes, and procedures (i.e., different approaches to surveying).
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience taking responsibility for work that did not meet expectations or deadlines.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing written materials.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience collecting data to inventory natural resources and their condition.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing, reviewing, or advising on engineering designs or practices.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience implementing and inspecting engineering solutions.
19.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience conducting follow-ups with clients, including maintenance reviews and evaluating the effectiveness of conservation practices.
20.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that describes your experience solving problems.
21.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience taking responsibility for accomplishing work goals and meeting deadlines.
22.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience taking on assignments and responsibilities.
23.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience using oral communication to ensure others' understanding of information.
24.
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.
25.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience with gathering information.
26.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience identifying data requirements.
27.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience interpreting data and using analysis results.
28.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience making recommendations at work.
29.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing plans for the completion of work.
30.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience applying surveying techniques and methods to gather information.
31.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience fostering teamwork in the workplace.
32.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience representing the interests of an agency, group, or organization to outside parties.
33.
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.