- Position Title
- SOIL CONSERVATIONIST (DISTRICT CONSERVATIONIST)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-25-12587460-IMP-MO-MT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 22, 2024 to Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
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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• 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.
2.
Are you a current or former permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?
3.
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?
4.
Are you a current USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
5.
Are you a USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
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 or the GS-0457 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 requirements, you must also meet specialized experience requirements for the GS-12 grade level. 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.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Working within a team to develop and implement ways to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the products and/or services provided to internal and external customers.
4.
Collaborating with engineers, conservation districts, and other groups to implement program conservation measures.
5.
Supplying staff with proper tools and technology to complete resource planning, contracting, and program management.
6.
Following up with landowners to monitor the implementation of conservation plans.
7.
Directing site surveys, practice designs, and layouts to ensure projects meet customer expectations.
8.
Providing technical guidance to field staff in the development of conservation plans.
9.
Providing direction to landowners and staff when completing program contracts.
10.
Supporting field staff when implementing conservation planning policies and procedures.
11.
Promoting organizational programs among the public and customers to alert audiences of natural resource activities.
12.
Representing an organization on committees and/or task forces to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with external organizations.
13.
Participating with external groups in meetings, tours, and demonstration projects to explain resource conservation planning or easement.
14.
Participating in the review and improvement of work methods to meet program objectives.
15.
Collecting data and other information to recommend and make changes to technical guides.
16.
Conducting area reviews and perform quality checks on field staff work assignments.
17.
Managing application of planned resource management systems to confirm landowners remain compliant with standards and specifications.
18.
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.