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Position Title
Natural Resource Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-23-11862488-DE-TX-DB Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.

 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
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.) (limit characters)
1. 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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2. Please select what best reflects your education and/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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3. 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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4. 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.
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For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability. (limit characters)
5. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assisting with items such as 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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6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience using data or information generated by various natural resources systems to help develop and present both long and short range planning documents, and to prepare reports on study findings.
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7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience balancing competing goals for items such as recreational development and natural resource preservation.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assisting with conducting long and short-term scientific studies and investigations on the use of natural resources.
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For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability. (limit characters)
9. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience coordinating items such as surveys, monitoring, complies biological data, or prepares reports using statistical data.
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10. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assisting customers in meeting their needs to include items such as assisting in implementing conservation plans or conducting scientific studies of natural resources programs.
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11. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assisting in developing public relations and information/education programs as they relate to natural resources issues.
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12. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing input to others regarding natural resources issue such as recreational development, commercial development, and natural resource preservation.
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13. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience participating in meetings with others to coordinate work and prioritize where technical assistance will be provided.
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14. 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.
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