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Position Title
Rangeland Management Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-23-11933642-RG-CA-SC Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 21, 2023 to Friday, May 5, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s). (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: 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. To be considered eligible or qualified for an appointment as a Recent Graduate you must provide transcripts which show the degree awarded and conferred date (within the last 2 years). Recent Graduates can qualify with a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Do you understand the requirements, and will you provide appropriate documentation to verify eligibility and qualifications?
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2. Are you a recent graduate that has completed (or will complete within 120 days from the closing date this announcement) 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); OR a veteran that completed all the requirements for an academic course of study leading to a qualifying degree from an accredited educational institution, but due to a military service obligation, were unable to apply within the two-year timeframe (and it has not been more than six years since the qualifying degree was completed). For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/)
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3. In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications or the GS-454 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications: (limit characters)
4. In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet minimum qualification requirements for the GS-7 grade level. 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.
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5. In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet minimum qualification requirements for the GS-9 grade level. 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.
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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience for each assessment question listed below: (limit characters)
6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience determining customer requirements.
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7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing management plans.
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8. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing assistance with the implementation of management practices.
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9. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing assistance in applying vegetative practices on grazing lands.
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10. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing support to colleagues or clients during the process of conservation planning.
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11. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience following up with clients about their conservation practices.
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12. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience checking work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
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13. Set work priorities for scheduling and completing work to ensure efficiency and quality of work results.
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14. Check all the following in which you have experience applying conservation practices on rangeland to assist land managers:
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15. Check all the following in which you have experience applying conservation practices on pasture and hay land to assist land managers:
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16. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience evaluating the effectiveness of conservation practices.
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17. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience evaluating data to assess its accuracy.
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18. From the descriptions below, choose the response that describes your experience responding to customer requests and questions.
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19. Select which type(s) of documents you have written.
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20. From the descriptions below, choose the response that describes your experience presenting information to others.
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21. Please select from below, your experience interacting effectively with customers, stakeholders, and other interested parties:
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22. 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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