Job Listing: District Conservationist (Amended)
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Malad, IDThe Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov The people of NRCS are recognized for their talent, dedication, and ingenuity in making the agency’s’ programs work.
This position is located in Malad Idaho. Incumbent serves as District Conservationist for the Malad Idaho Field Office. The incumbent assists the Oneida Soil and Water Conservation District in carrying out a coordinated soil and water conservation programs.
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
Major Duties
1. Directs the field office operations, analyzes workload, develops annual and 5 year plans in cooperation with the Oneida SWCD, and establishes goals according to needs, priorities, available staff and other resources. 2. Directs a comprehensive program of conservation planning implementation and follow-up with district cooperators. Provides for periodic review of conservation plans and progress made in applying conservation practices.3. Provides guidance to the governing bodies of the Oneida SWCD in the development of their programs. Is responsible for administrative and management functions of the field office.4. Acts as NRCS representative for activities in various Farm Bill programs; and other programs of an interagency nature including technical oversights for the TMDL implementation, WQPA and 319 grant programs in the field office area.5. Provides assistance to sponsors of local, state, and federal conservation programs. Coordinates field office activities to accomplish scheduled workload in the project area.How to Apply
All application materials must be received by the time and date of the closing listed on the announcement, which is 4:30 p.m. on 07/14/2008. Late applications will result in your application not being considered. (Except for those 10-point preference eligibles and other preference eligible in accordance with Federal Regulations.) Applications may be submitted by mail or fax.
Fax application package to: (208) 685-6918, verify receipt that all materials are legible and have been received by calling (208) 378-5712 prior to the announcement's closing date and time.
Mail applications package to:
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
ATTN: Human Resources
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Ste. C
Boise, ID 83709-1574
Every application package must include Items 1 through 3:
1. Resume or OF 612. Please go to www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp for the Optional Application for Federal Employment OF-612. You don’t need to send both.
If you use a resume, it must include, contact information, dates of employment, work schedule i.e. part or full-time, duties, and any other relevant information which will help determine your qualification for the position. Please include your Social Security Number on your application for identification purposes. Also include your citizenship status. If your application or resume does not include the required information, you may lose consideration for the job.
2. Separate narrative responses to each of the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not submit more than 2 pages per KSA response.
3. Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial or official) – This position has a positive educational requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts in order to be considered. Candidates may submit unofficial transcripts with their applications. However, official transcripts are required prior to entrance on duty or conversion to a new appointment.
Refer to Applying for a Federal Job OF-510 at www.opm.gov/forms/html/of/asp for a list of information that your resume or application must contain.
Contact Information:
Nanette Cambron
Phone: (208) 378-5712
Fax: (208) 685-6918
Email: nanette.cambron@id.usda.gov
Or write:
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Attn: Human Resources
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Ste. C
Boise, ID 83709
Fax: (208) 685-6918
What To Expect Next:
You will be contacted regarding the status of your application. Selections normally take approximately 30 days after the closing date of the announcement.
If you are currently a Federal Employee, you may be required to serve a new probationary period.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements for the GS-457 series.
The qualifications for this position are described below and are published in the 'Qualification Standards Operating Manual'. See http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp.
To be basically qualified for this job, you must have:
A. Degree: Bachelor’s or higher that included a major field of study (including 300 and 400 level courses) in 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
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B. Combination of education and experience—at least 30 semester hours in one or more of the disciplines as shown in A above, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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. Qualifying education must include the completion of a major field of study for a bachelor’s degree as determined by the university attended (including 300 and 400 level courses). Partial credit for courses cannot be given.
If the titles of the course work you believe is relevant towards meeting the minimum education requirements do not obviously reflect the nature of the class work, please submit course descriptions from your college catalog or college professors.
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must also have 1 year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled include:
GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the federal service. An example of qualifying specialized experience that would be creditable for this position is providing technical assistance and guidance to field personnel in carrying out comprehensive resource management systems for all grazing and forage lands.
- Developing conservation plans for individuals, groups of farmers and ranchers, and other land users.
- Assisting land users in applying conservation practices and systems including determining needs and feasibilities design and installation.
Work experience should include the application of techniques, principles, and methods from specialized fields such as agriculture and natural resources, soil science, forestry, agronomy or other experience relevant to the GS-457 series.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must have a valid state issued driver's license to qualify for this position.
The work involves regular physical exertion related to conservation work in an outdoor environment. The work requires outdoor physical activities, such as walking and climbing for prolonged periods over rough terrain.
The work involves recurring exposure to operating agricultural equipment and adverse weather conditions. The district conservationist travels on improved and unimproved roads. Protective equipment is required on construction sites and while using off-road vehicles.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Agriculture | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Meridian | |
| Experience:Any | State: Idaho | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:83642 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 54,494.00 - 54,494.00 USD per yearIncludes locality
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
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