- Position Title
- SOIL CONSERVATIONIST (RECENT GRADUATE)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-11865502-RG-MS-KHR 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
1.
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).
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 Graduates (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/) resources.
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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In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for the GS-0457-05 Soil Conservationist (Recent Graduate). 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 for the GS-0457-07 Soil Conservationist (Recent Graduate). 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-0457-09 Soil Conservationist (Recent Graduate). 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:
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From the responses listed below please select the statement that best represents your experience related to Soil Conservation and/or Water Conservation Programs.
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Identify and collecting on-site and off-site data to inventory natural resources and their present 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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Analyzing and interpreting data of resource information.
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Interpreting and analyzing resource information and utilizing quality criteria.
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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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Reviewing established standards to ensure that uniform application of protocols and procedures for collection of natural resources data are coherent, consistent, and accurate.
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Responding to customer requests and questions.
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Taking responsibility for accomplishing work goals and meeting deadlines.
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Taking on assignments and responsibilities.
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Actions you have taken to stay up-to-date and/or acquire new knowledge.
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Your experience preparing written materials.
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Prepare materials related to the importance of soils in the environment for public distribution.
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Using oral communication to ensure others' understanding of information.
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I have direct experience and am proficient at orally presenting information to the following individuals or groups:
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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.