Soil Conservationist (Direct Hire)
Company: Department Of Agriculture
Location: Belvidere
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Help Duties Summary This vacancy will be filled using the Office of Personnel
Management's Direct-Hire Authority. Veterans' preference and
traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to
positions filled under this announcement. For more information on
OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit,
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 9 0457 Soil Conservation Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility
requirements by the closing date of the announcement including
specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Education Requirement: Degree: soil conservation or related agricultural or natural
resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry,
agricultural education, or agricultural engineering. The study must
have included 30 semester hours in a natural resource or
agricultural field, including at least 12 semester hours in a
combination of soils and crops or plant science. Of the 12 semester
hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3
semester hours in crops or plant science; OR Combination of Education and Experience: At least 30 semester
hours in one or more of the disciplines as shown above, including
at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or
plant science, plus appropriate experience or additional education
comparable to a 4 year degree. Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum
of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in
crops or plant science.Evaluation of Education: Education that
provided specialized knowledge and skills in soil and water
conservation is more valuable than education that imparted broad
but general knowledge and skills. Courses in soil fertility, soil
chemistry, soil genesis, plant physiology, plant science, and field
crops are examples of specialized courses that contribute towards
meeting the required 12 semester hours as described above. Courses
in the physical sciences or engineering such as geology, civil
engineering, and hydrology also meet the soils, crops, or plant
science course requirements where such courses included a complete
introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological properties
of soils.Evaluation of Experience: Experience that included the
application of techniques, principles, and methods from a variety
of agricultural and natural resource fields is appropriate, given
the interdisciplinary character of the soil conservation
occupation. For example, experience gained in a specialized field
such as soil science, forestry, or agronomy is as fully acceptable
as experience directly obtained in soil conservation work. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed
above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications
Requirement in order to be considered: GS-5 Grade Level: Meet the Basic Requirement listed above. Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-07 level: You must
have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-5 level or higher in the Federal service (or private sector
equivalent) demonstrating experience and knowledge of the
application of routine principles, concepts and methodology
associated with natural resources, practical experience assisting
in providing routine technical advice in soil conservation plans
while meeting deadlines and priorities in which any deviations or
problems are referred to the supervisor; OR Superior Academic Achievement in a bachelor's degree curriculum
directly related to the work of the position. To qualify for
superior academic achievement, you must have ONE of the following:
(1) standing in the upper third of your college class or major
subdivision at the time you apply; (2) grade point average of B
(3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed,
either (a) at the time of application or (b) during the last 2
years of your undergraduate curriculum; (3) B+ (3.5 on a 4.0 scale)
or its equivalent for all courses completed in a related
discipline, either (a) at the time of application or (b) during the
last 2 years of your undergraduate curriculum; OR (4) election to
membership in one of the national honorary scholastic societies
that meets the requirements of the Association of College Honor
Society; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for
the GS-07 level: Possess one year of graduate level education in
soil conservation or a related agricultural or natural resource
discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural
education, or agricultural engineering; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of
graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be
used to qualify for this position. This combination must have
equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to
successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of
experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in
OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-09 level: You must
possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to
the GS-07 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable
experience not gained through Federal service demonstrating
experience and knowledge of the application of the principles,
concepts and methodology associated with natural resources. For
this position specialized experience is defined as experience
independently providing technical advice to address soil and water
resource concerns and implement conservation planning. Examples of
specialized experience include:Examples of specialized experience
include: OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for
the GS-09 level: possess 2 year(s) of progressively higher level
graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or
equivalent graduate degree in soil conservation or a related
agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil
science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural
engineering; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of
graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be
used to qualify for this position. This combination must have
equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to
successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of
experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in
OPM Qualifications policy.For more information on the
qualifications for this position, click here:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROFExperience
refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done
through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps)
and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic;
religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work
helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training
and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You
will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including
volunteer experience. Education You must submit a copy of your college transcripts or a list of
college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades
received to verify all education requirements (i.e. substitution of
education and/or basic education requirement). If a relevant course
is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research,
thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an
official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the
university/college for that particular course to ensure you are
properly evaluated. Please note that qualifications determinations
are based solely on the information submitted for each particular
vacancy announcement. You must document all requirements on every
vacancy; we cannot use previous determinations as a basis for
rating. All required information must be received by the closing
date of this announcement, and non-submission of all required
documents/documentation will result in non-consideration.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. This information must be
received by the closing date of this announcement. Non-submission
of these documents will result in non-consideration. If you have not yet conferred your degree or certificate, but
will within 180 days of the closing date of this announcement, a
letter from the school documenting current standing, degree being
obtained and expected graduation date must be submitted with your
application. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore,
only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by
accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. Applicants can verify accreditation via this link. All
education claimed by applicants will be verified accordingly.
Important: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification
requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency
with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Click on this link for more information.
Keywords: Department Of Agriculture, Rockford , Soil Conservationist (Direct Hire), Other , Belvidere, Illinois
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