- Position Title
- Natural Resources Manager/Supervisory Soil Conservationist (ASTC - Programs)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-25-12627130-IMP-MI-JH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 2024
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
Are you a current Natural Resources Conservation Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
2.
Are you a Natural Resources Conservation Service 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?
3.
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.
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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 series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
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 in response to the questions 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.
Select the statement that best reflects your education for the 0401 series. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements.
2.
Select the statement that best reflects your education for the 0457 series. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet degree/coursework requirements.
3.
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, 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. Failure to respond will result in you being rated not qualified.
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing technical and programmatic leadership in the implementation of natural resources conservation programs.
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience formulating strategic business plans including the identification of specific program requirements and the associated finances needed to achieve the long-term performance goals of your employer.
6.
From the responses below, which best describes your experience in implementing quality control systems (program and functional inspections and reviews)..
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience checking work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience using computer hardware and software systems to track, monitor, and manage conservation programs, processes, and achievements.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience reviewing conservation planning activities to ensure conservation plans and documents align with program regulations.
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience in developing and implementing workload analysis.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience helping clients with financial assistance needs.
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing technical guidance, interpretation, and recommendations to technical specialists in the planning and application of natural resource management systems.
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience in keep the public informed of soil and water conservation program goals and accomplishments.
14.
Please select from below, What best describes your experience interacting effectively with customers, stakeholders, and other interested parties:
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience, I have demonstrated the ability to organize, participate on, and lead cross-functional and cross divisional teams in the following:
16.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing and presenting authoritative findings and recommendations to resolve complex issues, problems and conflicts.
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience. Experience in writing Program and technical correspondence, reports, and other materials to communicate appropriate program guidance and decisions to employee and partners.
18.
Which of the following best describes your experience in fostering positive team environments that promote cooperation and trust.
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.