- Position Title
- Natural Resources Specialist
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-DE-12412576-TW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 30, 2024 to Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Natural Resource Specialist, GS-0401-11/12, position with the Federal government. Note: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire.
1.
Select the response below that best indicates how you meet the basic requirement for the Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 0401 series. (You must submit your transcripts to verify your education).
2.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the Natural Resource Specialist GS-0401-12 position. NOTE: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assist in the implementation of easement programs by establishing statewide program priorities, managing funds, developing materials to support program implementations, and other easement program related functions.
4.
Collect data to support easement program appeals.
5.
Track easement program applications, eligibility, deeds, and/or appraisals to monitor and report their status.
6.
Review survey plans, parcel boundary descriptions, maps, appraisals, and other materials to ensure all documents comply with easement regulations.
7.
Manage restoration agreements, contracts, and/or budgets to support an easement program.
8.
Work with public affairs and other partners to promote easement program outreach.
9.
Coordinate with staff to track, develop, review and process wetland easement compatible use authorizations to ensure actions are appropriate for meeting restoration and habitat objectives.
10.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to complete easement program tasks and reach goals.
11.
Work with appraisers, land surveyors, title companies, and/or closing agents to ensure established schedules are met and performance is in accordance with organization standards.
12.
Facilitate easement program subcommittees to solicit input and recommendations on a technical and program-related issues.
13.
Maintain contact with other program specialists to promote information exchange and efficiency.
14.
Recommend alternative solutions to resolve problems related to easement program delivery.
15.
Conduct outreach activities for easement program opportunities to diverse populations.
16.
Update manuals, handbooks, amendments, and other supporting policy materials related to an easement program.
17.
Coordinate with other staff to develop informational material on enhancing conservation activities on working agriculture lands through easement programs.
18.
Review and edit easement deed language to ensure all required easement language has been included.
19.
Manage contracts for outside services such as completion of market analyses or surveys to determine appropriate easement compensation rates.