- Position Title
- Soil Conservationist (ASTC for Programs)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-23-12139201-MP-OK-JD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 22, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
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?
3.
Are you a current USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
4.
Are you a USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
Preferences
1.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
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.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for the GS-457 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications.
2.
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet specialized experience requirements. 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. Failure to respond will result in you being rated not qualified.
3.
Provides technical and program leadership in the implementation of natural resources conservation
programs.
programs.
4.
Review conservation planning activities to ensure conservation plans and documents align with program regulations.
5.
I have demonstrated the ability to organize, participate on, and lead cross-functional and cross divisional teams.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assigning and ensuring completion of work.
7.
Implement a quality control system, including program and functional inspections and reviews.
8.
Prepare and present authoritative findings and recommendations to resolve complex issues, problems and conflicts.
9.
Write Program and technical correspondence, reports, and other materials to communicate appropriate program guidance and decisions to employees and partners.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assigning and ensuring completion of work.
11.
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.
12.
Develop and implement workload analysis.
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience formulating strategic business plans including the identification of specific program requirements and the associated finances needed to achieve the long term performance goals of your employer?
14.
Use computer hardware and software systems to track, monitor, and manage conservation programs, processes, and achievements.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience helping clients with financial assistance needs.
16.
Keep the public informed of soil and water conservation program goals and accomplishments.
17.
Foster positive team environments that promote cooperation and trust.
18.
Please select from below, your experience interacting effectively with customers, stakeholders, and other interested parties.
19.
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.