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Position Title
Rangeland Management Specialist
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-23-12061568-DE-CR-BC Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 to Monday, August 7, 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 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.

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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.
 
 
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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?
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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 5 location(s). (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
4. From the locations listed above that you have selected, please enter your choices in priority order in relation to the five locations you have selected. Please do not list any locations outside of the five locations you have indicated above. Additional locations, within the states selected, may be negotiated during the interview phase. The link provided here will pull up the established office locations in each state. This flexibility will be utilized, and you are encouraged to share these location preferences during the time of interview:https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/find-a-service-center?state=05&county=001 (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.

 
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1. 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:
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2. 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. (limit characters)
3. 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. (limit characters)
4. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience determining customer requirements. (limit characters)
5. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing management plans. (limit characters)
6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing assistance with the implementation of management practices. (limit characters)
7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing assistance in applying vegetative practices on grazing lands. (limit characters)
8. 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. (limit characters)
9. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience following up with clients about their conservation practices. (limit characters)
10. 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. (limit characters)
11. Set work priorities for scheduling and completing work to ensure efficiency and quality of work results. (limit characters)
12. Check all of the following in which you have experience applying conservation practices on rangeland to assist land managers: (limit characters)
13. Check all of the following in which you have experience applying conservation practices on pasture and hay land to assist land managers: (limit characters)
14. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience evaluating the effectiveness of conservation practices. (limit characters)
15. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience evaluating data to assess its accuracy. (limit characters)
16. From the descriptions below, choose the response that describes your experience responding to customer requests and questions. (limit characters)
17. Select which type(s) of documents you have written. (limit characters)
18. From the descriptions below, choose the response that describes your experience presenting information to others. (limit characters)
19. Please select from below, your experience interacting effectively with customers, stakeholders, and other interested parties: (limit characters)
20. 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. (limit characters)