- Position Title
- Soil Conservationist (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-11862796-PW-TX-CS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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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
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position requires one to obtain and maintain a valid, state-issued motor vehicle driver's license.
Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license prior to employment?
Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license prior to employment?
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This position requires one to obtain and maintain a Conservation Planning Certification in accordance with the guidelines in General Manual 180 Part 409.3
Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a Conservation Planning Certification?
Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a Conservation Planning Certification?
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.
2.
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:
3.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-7 grade 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.
4.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-9 grade 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.
5.
Identify and collect on-site and off-site data to inventory natural resources and their present condition.
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Analyzing and interpreting data or resource information.
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Collecting data to inventory natural resources and their condition.
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Carrying out onsite investigations to determine natural resource concerns or sources of problems (e.g., erosion, animal waste, flood control).
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Providing assistance with the implementation of engineering practices.
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Work on conservation assignments and responsibilities.
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Stay up-to-date and/or acquire new knowledge
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Present information to individuals or groups.
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Communication to ensure others' understanding of information.
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Prepare materials relating to conservation planning for public dissemination.
15.
Maintain work goals and or deadlines.
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Review agency standard to ensure work is within compliance.
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Checking work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).