- Position Title
- Wetland Conservationist
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-11937115-DE-IL-KR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 20, 2023 to Thursday, May 4, 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?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions MUST be supported by information in your written application. 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.
1.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for the GS-0401 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
2.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for the GS-0457 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
3.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for the GS-0470 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
4.
In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirement, you must also meet the specialized experience requirement for the GS-11 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.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing technical and program leadership in the implementation of natural resources conservation programs.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience fostering positive team environments that promote cooperation and trust.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in developing plans for wetland restorations.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing and integrating conservation and environmental data and other information to identify issues and draw conclusions.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience preparing approved conservation plans/systems for Highly Erodible Land/Wetland Conservation.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing plans for the completion of work.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience evaluating the effectiveness of conservation practices.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of knowledge and experience with Geographic Information Systems and the relation it has to conducting certified wetland determinations.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience planning, organizing and directing workflow.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience dealing with wetland compliance work (Swamp Buster).
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in developing plans for wetland restorations.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience with partnering and outreach.
17.
From the following list of interpersonal communication skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied at work (select all that apply).
18.
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.