- Position Title
- Civil Engineer/Agricultural Engineer
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-24-12476514-DE-CA-DD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to Friday, August 30, 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?
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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?
• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
4.
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 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-0800 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 the minimum qualification requirements to qualify for the GS-7 level. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience or education you fully possess. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
3.
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also the minimum qualification requirements to qualify for the GS-9 level. Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience or education you fully possess. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
4.
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement for the GS-11, 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.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience planning and designing common engineering practices relevant to the geographical location.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing, reviewing, or advising on engineering designs or practices.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience applying knowledge of standard soil and water conservation techniques, measures, and practices applicable to the local work area.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience assisting producers, consultants and/or contractors in complying with contract plans and specifications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience preparing designs indicating ease of construction, availability of materials, and whether or not structures are adapted to the specific site.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing assistance with the implementation and/or certification of engineering practices.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing and/or implementing agricultural and biological engineering practices.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing technical assistance needed in applying planned engineering practices common to area according to agency practice standards, policy and specifications.
13.
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).
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing solutions and/or alternatives to highly complex agricultural engineering issues.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience gathering data/samples for analyses (e.g., soils, water, animal waste production data, soil and water nutrient levels).
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience checking / reviewing technical work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement ways to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of products and services.
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience fostering positive team environments that promote cooperation and trust.
19.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience identifying the data/recource requirements for each phase of a project (e.g., design, evaluation, quality assurance).
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.