- Position Title
- Engineering Technician (Civil/Agricultural)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-12136471-NW-DE-BC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 22, 2023 to Monday, October 2, 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
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
Assessment 1
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.
1.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your education/experience. You are to respond to questions about education and experience you possess that is related to the requirements of this job. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples or documentation as proof that you have had this type of education or experience at the level you are claiming.
2.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your education/experience. You are to respond to questions about education and experience you possess that is related to the requirements of this job. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples or documentation as proof that you have had this type of education or experience at the level you are claiming.
3.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing appropriate documentation detailing issues/concerns.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience making decisions.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing design interpretation during the construction phase.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing written materials.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience interacting with others in the workplace.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience identifying the data requirements for each phase of a project (e.g., design, evaluation, quality assurance).
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience implementing and inspecting engineering solutions.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience adjusting work priorities.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience taking on assignments and responsibilities.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience using mathematics, computations, and related software.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience applying surveying techniques and methods to gather information.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience taking responsibility for accomplishing work goals and meeting deadlines.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience conducting appropriate data testing and analyses.
16.
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.