- Position Title
- Natural Resource Specialist (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-11861685-RG-NH-JH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 28, 2023 to Wednesday, March 15, 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.
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.)
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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 (https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx)? For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/)?
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Please select what best reflects your education and/or experience in meeting the basic qualifications or the GS-0401 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
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Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education to meet the GS-07 requirements. 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 to meet the GS-09 requirements. 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.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience for each assessment question listed below:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conduct long and short-term scientific studies and investigations on the use of soils, water, vegetation, wildlife, and other natural resources as part of a land management and natural resources program.
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Analyze biological data and prepare reports using statistical inference where applicable.
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Assist in the development of recreational and management aspects of recreational programs to include letters of instruction and news releases.
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Collect population, biological and demographic data.
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Develop public relations and information/education programs.
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Monitor damage control efforts for compliance with established natural resources program policies and procedures.
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Analyze a variety of data associated with environmental studies.
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Provide input for and uses natural resources data and information generated by the Geographic Information System (GIS) to help develop and present planning documents.
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Prepare reports on study findings.
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Assist in planning, administering, and evaluating various natural resources and environmental protection programs to ensure proper consideration is given to resource conservation and protection measures.
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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.