- Position Title
- Forester
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-21-11041876-DE-CA-SO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 to Monday, March 15, 2021
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
Please 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. 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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: This section will ask about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications or the GS-460 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
2.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements, applicants must meet the following Specialized Experience Requirement in order to be considered. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience you fully possess to meet the GS-09 level. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
3.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements, applicants must meet the following Specialized Experience Requirement in order to be considered. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience you fully possess to meet the GS-11 level. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
From the descriptions below, which response best describes your highest level of experience in developing forest management plans?
5.
From the descriptions below, which response best describes your highest level of experience in analyzing forestry data and policy to determine land use guidance?
6.
From the descriptions below, which response best describes your highest level of experience presenting plans, programs, and objectives to landowners, clients, groups, and the public to provide information and guidance needed to implement assigned programs.
7.
From the descriptions below, which response best describes your highest level of experience in providing technical direction on the interrelationships of planned conservation measure of various resource concerns.
8.
From the descriptions below, which response best describes your highest level of experience providing expert technical training to field staff and other professionals.
9.
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.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing training to team members and partners in areas of forestry techniques.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience collecting data for forestland related soil survey databases.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing conservation plans consistent with land use needs.
13.
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.