- Position Title
- Natural Resource Specialist / Soil Conservationist
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-25-12639293-IMP-PA-VM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 16, 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 Farm Production and Conservation (Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency) employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
2.
Are you a Farm Production and Conservation (Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency) 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Are you a current or former permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?
5.
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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions MUST be supported by information in your written application. 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.
1.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications or the GS-0401 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications.
2.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications for the GS-0457 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
3.
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.
In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirement, you must also meet Minimum Qualification Requirements for the GS-11 grade level. Please select one response from the choices below. Your resume must contain evidence to support your response.
5.
From the descriptions below, which response best describes your highest level of experience in utilizing Conservation Desktop.
6.
From the descriptions below, which of the following best describes your highest level of experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other spatial technology to develop and/or update/edit maps.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience designing and preparing maps, charts, graphics, and related map products.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing and interpreting data or resource information.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience collecting data to inventory natural resources and their condition.
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience assisting with the coordination of program-related tasks.
11.
Which of the following best describes your level of experience conducting technical analyses; developing technical guidelines and instructions; and developing and/or delivered technical guidance and training.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience collecting data to inventory natural resources and their condition.
13.
I am proficient in performing the following tasks or responsibilities (select all that apply):
14.
Collaborate and communicate with internal and external natural resource survey experts to integrate natural resource management approaches, tools, processes, and techniques into agency activities.
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience coordinating one or more projects or programs which required you to establish cooperation with and obtain information from various jurisdictions (local, county, state, federal, international).
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience interpreting data and using analysis results.
17.
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.