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Position Title
Agronomist (Recent Graduate)
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-23-11934540-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 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-471 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications: (limit characters)
4. 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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5. 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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From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience for each assessment question listed below: (limit characters)
6. Manage pests, weeds, insects, diseases, animals, and other organisms that directly or indirectly cause crop damage.
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7. Apply technical knowledge of agronomy, crop science, plant science, wildlife management, soil science, and other natural resource sciences to solve problems, develop alternatives, and integrate agronomic practices into a wide variety of conservation activities.
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8. Analyze soil properties and characteristics used to identify potential or deficiencies and advise landowners and users on sound erosion control and drainage techniques.
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9. Identify plants and plant communities, including horticultural crops, weeds, native grasses and forbs, and make recommendations on appropriate plants for conservation or restoration purposes.
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10. Identify, collect, and analyze on-site data to inventory natural resources and their condition and determine suitability and capability of habitat for fish, wildlife, or plants.
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11. Conduct soil testing to determine nutrient content and utilize results to develop fertilizer/manure application recommendations.
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12. 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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