- Position Title
- Biologist (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-11685675-RG-ID-WT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 20, 2022 to Thursday, November 3, 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 recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
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. 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.
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In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications or the GS-401 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications.
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In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet specialized experience requirements for the GS-07 level. 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.
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet specialized experience requirements for the GS-09 level. 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.
4.
To be considered eligible or qualified for an appointment as a Recent Graduate you must provide transcripts which show the degree awarded and conferred date (within the last 2 years). Recent Graduates can qualify with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field. Do you understand the requirements and will you provide appropriate documentation to verify eligibility and qualifications?
5.
Apply knowledge of a natural resources discipline (eg., agronomy, soil, science, rangeland management, biology, forestry, animal science, water quality).
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience analyzing and integrating conservation and environmental data and other information to identify issues and draw conclusions.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in evaluating hydrophytic vegetation.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of knowledge concerning wetland ecosystems.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in developing plans for wetland restorations.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in making highly erodible land (HEL) determinations.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in evaluating wetland hydrology for Food Security Act purposes.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in making determinations for hydric soils for Food Security Act purposes, including the application of the hydric soils field indicators and the use of a published soil map.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in considering Normal Circumstances, including normal environmental conditions, recent activity, and best drained conditions for Food Security Act purposes.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in communicating adverse compliance determinations to an internal and external customer.
15.
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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Provide technical guidance, interpretation, and recommendations to technical specialists in the planning and application of natural resource management systems.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that describes your experience presenting information to others.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience establishing and improving working relationships with current and new partnerships by promoting and marketing natural resources conservation programs.
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Which of the following groups or entities have you engaged professionally?
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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.