- Position Title
- Wetland Conservationist
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-22-11347039-DE-IL-KR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 11, 2022 to Friday, January 21, 2022
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 location(s) 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.
3.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: 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.
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 Conservationist position.
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-0401 Natural Resource Specialist position.
3.
From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the basic education or experience qualification requirements for the GS-0470 Soil Scientist position.
4.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education. You are to respond to the questions based upon such experience or education which is directly related to the requirements of the position. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples and/or documentation to support the level of experience or education you are claiming.
5.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education. You are to respond to the questions based upon such experience or education which is directly related to the requirements of the position. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples and/or documentation to support the level of experience or education you are claiming.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in developing plans for wetland restorations.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in developing plans for wetland restorations.
8.
Experience dealing with wetland compliance work (Swamp Buster).
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience with partnering and outreach.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing plans for the completion of work.
11.
Foster positive team environments that promote cooperation and trust.
12.
From the following list of interpersonal communication skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied at work.
13.
Knowledge and experience that involved wetland determinations, Food Security Act wetland compliance.
14.
Maintain relationships, networks, and alliances with individuals internal and external to the Agency.
15.
Providing technical wetland leadership to field and staff personnel.
16.
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.