- Position Title
- Natural Resource Specialist (Water Resource Planning Specialist)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- 25-DE-12629074-BS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 13, 2024 to Thursday, December 19, 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.
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.
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 (Water Resources Planning 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 one statement that best describes how you meet the Basic Requirement for the Natural Resource Specialist (Water Resources Planning Specialist) position.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Natural Resource Specialist work at the GS-11 grade level.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Natural Resource Specialist work at the GS-12 grade level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Apply concepts of natural resources management, conservation planning, biological sciences, and/or related agricultural disciplines to execute natural resource studies and conservation projects.
5.
Develop processes and procedures for the collection and implementation in the watershed planning process.
6.
Correlate data received from reports to prepare budgets and estimates for watershed and rehabilitation planning.
7.
Provide training to field, area, state staff, other agencies, and units of government to ensure proper implementation of natural resource programs.
8.
Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external contacts on water resource problems of mutual interest.
9.
Lead a team in developing and implementing policies on the planning of watershed projects.
10.
Represent an organization program or division on assigned committees, task forces, and other technical or strategic planning groups involving natural resources management and conservation efforts.
11.
Coordinate the overall functions of a watershed planning team to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the products and services provided to customers.
12.
Work with local groups, organizations, and subdivisions of state government in requesting and sponsoring watershed improvement programs.
13.
Assist in strategic planning processes to provide guidance and direction for new natural resources conservation planning efforts.
14.
Research trends and patterns to modify, adapt, or refine broader guidelines to resolve conservation issues and problems.
15.
Evaluate the effectiveness of technical tools used to measure the projected impacts of proposed alternative plans.
16.
Enlist the aid of appropriate specialists to complete assigned planning responsibilities.
17.
Communicate with others orally in order to present complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
18.
Provide technical advice to top administrators, organization stakeholders, and the public.
19.
Develop news releases, radio spots and conducts other information activities to promote the program.