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Position Title
Soil Conservationist
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-24-12306602-DE-AZ-SMG Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 9, 2024 to Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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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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. (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)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Soil Conservationist GS-0457 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.) (limit characters)
1. In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for the GS-0457 Soil Conservation 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 the experience and/or education requirement for the GS-05 grade level. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of experience and/or education you fully possess. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
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3. In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirement, you must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirement for the GS-07 grade level. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience and/or you fully possess. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
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4. In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirement, you must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirement for the GS-09 grade level. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience and/or you fully possess. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
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5. Identify and collect on-site and off-site data to inventory natural resources and their present condition.
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6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience collecting data to inventory natural resources and their condition.
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7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience carrying out onsite investigations to determine natural resource concerns or sources of problems (e.g., erosion, animal waste, flood control).
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8. Review established standards to ensure that uniform application of protocols and procedures for collection of natural resources data are coherent, consistent, and accurate.
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9. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the actions you have taken to stay up-to-date and/or acquire new knowledge.
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10. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing and interpreting data or resource information.
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11. Interpret and analyze resource information and utilize quality criteria.
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12. Prepare materials related to the importance of soils in the environment for public distribution.
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13. 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.
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14. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience taking responsibility for accomplishing work goals and meeting deadlines.
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15. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience taking on assignments and responsibilities.
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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.
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17. I have direct experience and am proficient at orally presenting information to the following individuals or groups:
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18. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience following up with clients about their conservation practices.
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19. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience providing assistance with the implementation of engineering practices.
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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)