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Position Title
Resource Conservationist (Water Resources Planning Specialist)
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-24-12411980-DE-PR-PJJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 17, 2024 to Friday, May 24, 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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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.
 
 
(limit characters)
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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (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
Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions MUST be supported by information in your application. 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that best describes your education that meets the basic qualifications for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, GS-0401 series. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements.
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2. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Natural Resources Specialist, GS-0401 at the GS-11 grade level or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses. (limit characters)
3. Select the statement that best describes your experience demonstrating your ability to perform the work of a Natural Resources Specialist, GS-0401 at the GS-12 grade level or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses. (limit characters)
4. Are you fluent in speaking, writing and reading in English?
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5. Are you fluent in speaking, writing and reading in Spanish? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
6. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Coordinate the planning of watershed and rehabilitation projects. (limit characters)
8. Identify goals, priorities, and objectives to evaluate the effectiveness of watershed operations and watershed rehabilitation programs. (limit characters)
9. Evaluate the short and long-term impacts of conservation measures. (limit characters)
10. Evaluate watershed projects for policy or procedural compliance with operation and maintenance inspections. (limit characters)
11. Evaluate watershed projects for policy or procedural compliance with emergency action plan development and implementation. (limit characters)
12. Review watershed and rehabilitation planning operations for adherence to standards and policies. (limit characters)
13. Develop business plans for watershed operations and rehabilitation projects. (limit characters)
14. Counsel management officials concerning watershed and rehabilitation project planning program issues and their current and anticipated effects. (limit characters)
15. Select the best response that reflects your ability to communicate technical information. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Prepare technical correspondence, reports, and materials to communicate natural resources management, watershed planning and/or related environmental guidance to staff, other agency representatives, and project sponsors. (limit characters)
17. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse disciplines through cooperative efforts with partners inside and outside the Federal sector. (limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience coordinating program-related tasks. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)