- Position Title
- Civil/Agricultural Engineer (Recent Graduates)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-11856197-RG-LA-JB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 3, 2023 to Friday, March 17, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s).
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
The following questions are designed to measure your education in relation to the minimum qualifications for this position as well as to ensure you meet the eligibility requirement for the Recent Graduate program. All applicants must supply transcripts or other supporting documentation that demonstrates how they meet the educational and Recent Graduate eligibility requirements for the position. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.
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Are you a Recent Graduate that has completed all the requirements for an academic course of study leading to a qualifying degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education within the previous two years or the previous six years if you are a veteran. For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/) You may also check to see if your school is accredited by visiting https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.
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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.
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Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-07 level. 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.
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Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-09 level. 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience providing assistance with the implementation of engineering practices.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience gathering data/samples for analyses (e.g., soils, water, animal waste production data, soil and water nutrient levels).
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience planning and designing common engineering practices relevant to the geographical location.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience/knowledge of standard soil and water conservation techniques, measures, and practices applicable to the local work area.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing technical assistance needed in applying planned engineering practices common to area according to practice standards and specifications.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing solutions to highly complex agricultural engineering issues.
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From the choices below, chose the one which best describes your experience assisting contractors in complying with contract plans and specifications.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience documenting and/or verifying construction contract provisions are met.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience checking work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing, reviewing, or advising on engineering designs or practices.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience identifying the data requirements for each phase of a project (e.g., design, evaluation, quality assurance).
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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).
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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.