- Position Title
- Soil Conservation Technician
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-12136981-DE-WI-MM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 22, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
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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.
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• 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. You may only select up to 3 location(s).
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?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Soil Conservation Technician GS-0458 Position with Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS). Please 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.).
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the Soil Conservation Technician, GS-05 position. 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.
2.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the Soil Conservation Technician, GS-6 position. 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.
3.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the Soil Conservation Technician, GS-7 position. You are to respond to questions about education and experience you have had 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Analyze aerial photographs and soil maps to identify land attributes such as soil types, land uses, field numbers, acreage, and hydrology calculations.
5.
Prepare field sketches and drawings of planned and installed conservation practices.
6.
Gather preliminary resource data on the physical features of agricultural and other natural resource sites (e.g. soil limitations, erosion, surface drainage, and sedimentation) to be used in conservation planning.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience taking responsibility for work that did not meet expectations or deadlines.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience checking work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing written materials.
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 with different survey methodologies, processes, and procedures (i.e., different approaches to surveying).
12.
Check all the following conservation practices in which you have knowledge or experience. (Select all that apply)
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in using various surveying tools and equipment to collect data for use in land treatment and conservation.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience collecting data to inventory natural resources and their condition.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Assist landowners with the planning and application of conservation practices to protect and prevent pollution of ground and surface water in order to be in compliance with state and federal water quality mandates.
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience using oral communication to ensure others' understanding of information.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that describes your experience responding to customer requests and questions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Provide technical support to conservationists in resource planning and installation of a variety of conservation practices.
19.
Review conservation plans with landowners and schedules on-site assistance.
20.
Advise property holders on the effectiveness of apply soil and water conservation practices.
21.
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.