Soil Conservationist (Tribal Duties)
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-9 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level). Basic Education Requirement:
Degree:
Degree in soil conservation or a 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 shown above, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science, plus appropriate experience or 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; AND Minimum
Qualifications:
Specialized
Experience:
Specialized Experience GS-09--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, which includes knowledge of the principles and theories of soil and water conservation and related sciences such as biology, agronomy, and forestry, in identifying conservation related problems. Examples of specialized experience include:
demonstrated experience developing conservation plans to treat natural resource concerns; implementing and following up with conservation practices; Developing and managing conservation program contracts:
OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering; OR A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above. The combination equipped me with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. (The combination of experience and education equals at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.) Specialized Experience GS-11-At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service, which includes knowledge of the principles and theories of soil and water conservation and related sciences such as biology, agronomy, and forestry, in identifying conservation related problems. Examples of specialized experience include:
providing technical guidance and assistance to groups and individuals on topics such as soil interpretations, erosion control measures, pest and invasive species control, water quality improvements, livestock management, wildlife habitat, and forest management; preparing conservation or resource management plans and providing financial or implementation assistance; communicating and sharing general information and explaining issues related to natural resource conservation, problems, and solutions to landowners, residents, and land managers; OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering; OR A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above. The combination equipped me with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. (The combination of experience and education equals at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.) For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
0457 series Experience 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-9 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level). Basic Education Requirement:
Degree:
Degree in soil conservation or a 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 shown above, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science, plus appropriate experience or 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; AND Minimum
Qualifications:
Specialized
Experience:
Specialized Experience GS-09--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, which includes knowledge of the principles and theories of soil and water conservation and related sciences such as biology, agronomy, and forestry, in identifying conservation related problems. Examples of specialized experience include:
demonstrated experience developing conservation plans to treat natural resource concerns; implementing and following up with conservation practices; Developing and managing conservation program contracts:
OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering; OR A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above. The combination equipped me with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. (The combination of experience and education equals at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.) Specialized Experience GS-11-At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service, which includes knowledge of the principles and theories of soil and water conservation and related sciences such as biology, agronomy, and forestry, in identifying conservation related problems. Examples of specialized experience include:
providing technical guidance and assistance to groups and individuals on topics such as soil interpretations, erosion control measures, pest and invasive species control, water quality improvements, livestock management, wildlife habitat, and forest management; preparing conservation or resource management plans and providing financial or implementation assistance; communicating and sharing general information and explaining issues related to natural resource conservation, problems, and solutions to landowners, residents, and land managers; OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering; OR A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above. The combination equipped me with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. (The combination of experience and education equals at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.) For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
0457 series Experience 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.
- Department:
0457 Soil Conservation - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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