- Position Title
- SOIL CONSVST
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-11858726-IMP-NM-OG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 27, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current Natural Resources Conservation Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
2.
Are you a Natural Resources Conservation Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
3.
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.
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• 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.
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.
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 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.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications or the GS-457 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
2.
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet specialized experience requirements. 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. 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.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience working with customers to understand their needs and objectives.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing and ensuring the quality of products and services.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience providing support to colleagues or clients during the process of conservation planning.
7.
Check all of the following programs in which you have experience administering contracts for USDA Financial Assistance programs covering:
8.
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.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience helping clients with financial assistance needs.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience using oral communication to ensure others' understanding of information.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience identifying improvements during reviews or follow-ups.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience developing plans for the completion of work.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience preparing written materials.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience following up with clients about their conservation practices.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience identifying alternatives to assist a client in the process of making conservation planning decisions.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience training or guiding others on how to identify resource concerns.
17.
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.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing assistance with the implementation of management practices.
19.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing assistance in applying vegetative practices on grazing lands.
20.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience utilizing the Toolkit software and the associated ArcMap software.
21.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology.
22.
I have utilized automated systems (e.g. ProTracts or equivalent) to manage USDA financial assistance programs covering:
23.
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.