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This position is located in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Grand Junction Area 1 Office. The incumbent works with NRCS employees, representatives of other agencies, and other partners in the development and implementation of an effective conservation strategic plan and ensures the development and implementation of public information activities within the Team to promote natural resource conservation goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Basic Requirement:

Degree:

biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. For the GS- 12 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as:

Provides technical advice on natural resources issues requiring development of natural resource management strategies and resolves conflicts related to NRCS natural resources conservation programs; Serves as technical liaison to partners to answer questions and provide guidance concerning NRCS conservation programs and other natural resources and conservation activities; Resolves natural resource issues within the managerial unit through development of conservation plans with landowners; Coordinates with Soil and Water Conservation Districts programs/activities and NRCS programs with the programs of other agencies and groups; Serves as supervisor of record for Field Operations employees located in field offices throughout team service area and serve as tribal liaison to the tribal nations in service area; Responsible for establishing employee standards and evaluates performance; ensures that necessary training is provided to employees, approves leave requests, and oversees day-to-day operations. 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.

Time-in-Grade Requirement:

If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet this requirement by the closing date of this announcement.