- Position Title
- Civil Engineer/Agricultural Engineer
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-24-12532056-DE-ID-SMG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 to Thursday, September 26, 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. 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.)
1.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the Basic Requirements for the 0810/Civil Engineering or 0890/Agriculture Engineering position. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
2.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-7 level. You are to respond to the questions based upon such experience or education which is directly related to the requirements of the position. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples and/or documentation to support the level of experience or education you are claiming.
3.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-9 level. You are to respond to the questions based upon such experience or education which is directly related to the requirements of the position. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples and/or documentation to support the level of experience or education you are claiming.
4.
Select one response from the choices shown below that reflects your experience and/or education for the GS-11 level. You are to respond to the questions based upon such experience or education which is directly related to the requirements of the position. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples and/or documentation to support the level of experience or education you are claiming.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Planning and designing common engineering practices relevant to the geographical location.
6.
Preparing, reviewing, or advising on engineering designs or practices.
7.
Developing solutions to highly complex agricultural engineering issues.
8.
Developing and/or implementing agricultural and biological engineering practices.
9.
Developing plans for wetland restorations.
10.
Working with teams to develop and implement ways to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of products and services.
11.
Assisting contractors in complying with contract plans and specifications.
12.
Documenting and/or verifying construction contract provisions are met.
13.
Checking work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
14.
Identifying the data requirements for each phase of a project (e.g., design, evaluation, quality assurance).
15.
Carrying out onsite investigations to determine natural resource concerns or sources of problems (e.g., erosion, animal waste, flood control).
16.
Having knowledge of standard soil and water conservation techniques, measures, and practices applicable to the local work area.
17.
Gathering data/samples for analyses (e.g., soils, water, animal waste production data, soil and water nutrient levels).
18.
Assisting with the implementation of engineering practices.
19.
Providing technical assistance needed in applying planned engineering practices common to area according to practice standards and specifications.
20.
Fostering positive team environments that promote cooperation and trust.
21.
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.