Natural Resources Specialist

Summary

This position is located within the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). You will perform a variety of duties related to carrying out a coordinated natural resources conservation program to assist customers in meeting their needs and needs of the agency.

Assisting in developing public relations and information/education programs as they relate to natural resources issues. Participating in meetings with others to coordinate work and prioritize where technical assistance will be provided. Providing input to others regarding natural resources issue such as recreational development, commercial development, and natural resource preservation. Planning, administering, and evaluating various natural resources and environmental protection programs to ensure proper consideration is given to resource conservation and protection measures.

Using data or information generated by various natural resources systems to help develop and present both long and short range planning documents, and to prepare reports on study finding. Balancing competing goals for items such as recreational development and natural resource preservation. Conducting long and short-term scientific studies and investigations on the use of natural resources. Coordinating items such as surveys, monitoring, complies biological data, or prepares reports using statistical data.

Assisting customers in meeting their needs to include items such as assisting in implementing conservation plans or conducting scientific studies of natural resources program.

College Transcript:
If qualifying based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript with course number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. 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 to ensure proper evaluation.

Your education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited toward qualifications. You may verify accreditation by visiting the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs website. We will verify your education accordingly. Foreign

Education:

You must submit verification that education completed in a foreign institution, was recognized by an accreditation body accepted by the U.S. Department of Education. You must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website.

Your transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. You may submit an unofficial copy of your transcript at the initial phase of the application process. However, if selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Please refer to the "

How to Apply

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You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Teamwork

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Additional Information - USA Hire Online…