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District Conservationist (M)

Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Linden, AL
Salary: $68,809.00 - $89,450.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (334)887-4544
JOB SUMMARY:

You will be a member of the team that has the mission of "Helping People Help the Land."

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides products and services that enable people to be good stewards of the Nation's soil, water, and related natural resources on non-Federal lands.

With our help, people are better able to conserve, maintain, or improve their natural resources.   As a result of our technical and financial assistance, land managers and communities take a comprehensive approach to the use and protection of natural resources in rural, suburban, urban, and developing areas.

 

We are known for our accomplishments and innovations in conservation.  We are recognized for our talent, dedication and ingenuity in assisting landowners/users to reduce erosion, protect wildlife, promote good land use, and take other measures to preserve the Nation's natural resources for future generations.  To learn more about Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service visit us at  Alabama NRCS.

 

Join us in protecting and conserving natural resources on America's private lands!

DISCRETIONARY ALLOWANCE AS LISTED IN THE USDA DEPARTMENTAL REGULATION 2300-002 WILL NOT BE PAID IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

 

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

  • Resume (online preferred)
  • OF 306 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf)
  • College Transcripts (copy acceptable, original necessary when selected)
  • Most recent Completed Performance Appraisal (within the last 18 months if it is not available, provide a written justification as to why not) 
  • SF 50 (Notification of Personnel Action) 
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference - DD Form 214 (Veteran Preference), SF-15 and Veteran's Administration letter.

 

IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION

 

Status Candidates include:

  • Current Federal employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment
    Former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility,
  • Applicants eligible for consideration under Special Hiring Authorities (i.e. VRA, Peace Corps)
  • Veterans eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
  • Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) participants who are well qualified may apply for this position. To be eligible for consideration under CTAP, an applicant must provide written notification that they will be losing their current federal position.  To be eligible for consideration under ICTAP, an applicant must provide proof that they have lost their federal position within the last year.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.  CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority:

 

      • a separation notice; 
            a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation;
      •            an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated;
                   an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; 
                   a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

    All current or former federal employees serving or who served on a career or career conditional appointment, or reinstatement eligibles MUST submit a  copy of their latest Standard Form 50 (SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action), Performance Appraisal (dated within the last 15 months - if not available, please provide a statement as to why it is not available), and a resume or form OF-612.  Failure to submit any of these items will result in removal from further consideration.


    KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • You must complete a FBI Fingerprint, Background and Security Investigation.
  • You must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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