USA Staffing

Position Title: Student Trainee (Soil Conservation) - Incentives May Be Authorized
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number: NRCS-24-12304145-PW-NW-BC Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 to Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.

A. Yes

B. No

5. 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?

A. Yes

B. No

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).

A. Avondale, AZ

B. Fayetteville, AR

C. Malvern, AR

D. Searcy, AR

E. Concord, CA

F. Hanford, CA

G. Merced, CA

H. Oroville, CA

I. Dover, DE

J. Georgetown, DE

K. Coeur d'Alene, ID

L. Moscow, ID

M. Plummer, ID

N. Plymouth, IN

O. Abbeville, LA

P. Alexandria, LA

Q. Jonesville, LA

R. Leesville, LA

S. New Roads, LA

T. Oak Grove, LA

U. Opelousas, LA

V. Saint Joseph, LA

W. Tallulah, LA

X. Thibodaux, LA

Y. Winnsboro, LA

Z. Adrian, MI

AA. Bear Lake, MI

AB. Cassopolis, MI

AC. Grand Haven, MI

AD. Ithaca, MI

AE. Jackson, MI

AF. Monroe, MI

AG. Portage, MI

AH. Reed City, MI

AI. Saint Johns, MI

AJ. Traverse City, MI

AK. West Branch, MI

AL. Crookston, MN

AM. Aberdeen, MS

AN. Belzoni, MS

AO. Clarksdale, MS

AP. Greenville, MS

AQ. Hattiesburg, MS

AR. Hazlehurst, MS

AS. Lexington, MS

AT. Natchez, MS

AU. Ripley, MS

AV. Vicksburg, MS

AW. Yazoo City, MS

AX. Alma, NE

AY. Hastings, NE

AZ. Kearney, NE

BA. Lexington, NE

BB. Osceola, NE

BC. Spencer, NE

BD. Goldsboro, NC

BE. Salisbury, NC

BF. Waynesville, NC

BG. Ashley, ND

BH. Bottineau, ND

BI. Bowbells, ND

BJ. Bowman, ND

BK. Carrington, ND

BL. Carson, ND

BM. Center, ND

BN. Cooperstown, ND

BO. Forman, ND

BP. Garrison, ND

BQ. Hettinger, ND

BR. Linton, ND

BS. Lisbon, ND

BT. Mandan, ND

BU. Minot, ND

BV. Mohall, ND

BW. Mott, ND

BX. Napoleon, ND

BY. Rolla, ND

BZ. Stanley, ND

CA. Turtle Lake, ND

CB. Wahpeton, ND

CC. Watford City, ND

CD. Williston, ND

CE. Stillwater, OK

CF. Lebanon, PA

CG. Aiken, SC

CH. Conway, SC

CI. Kingstree, SC

CJ. Comanche, TX

CK. George West, TX

CL. Paris, TX

CM. San Marcos, TX

CN. Waxahachie, TX

CO. Gate City, VA

CP. Chippewa Falls, WI

CQ. Portage, WI

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?

A. Yes

B. No

The following questions are designed to measure your education in relation to the minimum qualifications for this position as well as to ensure you meet the eligibility requirement for the Pathways Intern program. All applicants must supply transcripts or other supporting documentation that demonstrates how they meet the educational and Pathways eligibility requirements for the position. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.

1. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment as a certificate or degree-seeking student at a qualifying educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; and currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment for at a least half-time basis (as defined by your educational facility) in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate (https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx); and currently in good academic standing as defined by your educational institution (i.e. I have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale); and planning to pursue, or pursuing a certificate or degree that is in, or related to, the internship opportunity being advertised?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/)

A. Yes, I am. I will provide a copy of my transcripts, registration, or other proof that I meet this requirement.

B. No, I do not meet this requirement.

2. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the education requirements for the GS-0499-02 Biological Science Student Intern position.

A. I have completed high school (or possess a GED diploma) or will have completed high school by the time of appointment.

B. I do not have the education as described above.

3. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the education requirements for the GS-0499-03 Biological Science Student Intern position.

A. I have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study (NOTE: One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university.)

B. I do not have the education as described above.

4. From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the education requirements for the GS-0499-04 Biological Science Student Intern position.

A. I have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an Associate's degree (NOTE: One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university.)

B. I do not have the education as described above.

5. 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.

A. Yes, I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

B. No, I do not certify and I understand that by responding ?no? to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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