Soil Conservation Technician
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-06 grade level for consideration for the GS-07; one year at the GS-07 grade level for consideration for the GS-08). Applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered. Specialized
Experience:
To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include:
Designing, installing and maintaining a variety of non-routine conservation measures on public and privately-owned land including farms, parks, shoreline, dams and reservoir areas, forests, and/or wildlife habitats; Advising property holders on the effectiveness of applying soil and water conservation practices; Conducting basic research in support of conservation planning efforts; Performing surveying work, reducing notes and drafting specifications for various stabilization or diversion practices; Providing advice on merging conservation practices using established objectives; Developing and maintaining constructive relationships with clients, partners, and Conservation District; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-07 level:
One (1) year (18 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree with a major course of study in agriculture, forestry, range management, or another subject-matter field directly related to the position; 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-08 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. Examples of specialized experience include:
Installing and maintaining conservation measures on public or privately-owned land including parks, shoreline, refuse waste sites, dams and reservoir areas, water and sewer sites, road embankments, forests, and wildlife habitats; Installing and maintaining soil and water conservation measures on farms, ranches or agricultural land; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-08 level:
One and a half (1 1/2) years (27 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree with a major course of study in agriculture, forestry, range management, or another subject-matter field directly related to the position; 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:
0458 Qualification Standards 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-06 grade level for consideration for the GS-07; one year at the GS-07 grade level for consideration for the GS-08). Applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered. Specialized
Experience:
To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include:
Designing, installing and maintaining a variety of non-routine conservation measures on public and privately-owned land including farms, parks, shoreline, dams and reservoir areas, forests, and/or wildlife habitats; Advising property holders on the effectiveness of applying soil and water conservation practices; Conducting basic research in support of conservation planning efforts; Performing surveying work, reducing notes and drafting specifications for various stabilization or diversion practices; Providing advice on merging conservation practices using established objectives; Developing and maintaining constructive relationships with clients, partners, and Conservation District; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-07 level:
One (1) year (18 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree with a major course of study in agriculture, forestry, range management, or another subject-matter field directly related to the position; 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-08 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. Examples of specialized experience include:
Installing and maintaining conservation measures on public or privately-owned land including parks, shoreline, refuse waste sites, dams and reservoir areas, water and sewer sites, road embankments, forests, and wildlife habitats; Installing and maintaining soil and water conservation measures on farms, ranches or agricultural land; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-08 level:
One and a half (1 1/2) years (27 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree with a major course of study in agriculture, forestry, range management, or another subject-matter field directly related to the position; 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:
0458 Qualification Standards 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.
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0458 Soil Conservation Technician - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $62,269 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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