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Department: Department Of Agriculture

Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service

Job Announcement Number:
NRCS-ID-10-SCEP

Student Trainee (Soil Conservation/Range Management/Forestry/Engineering)

SALARY RANGE: 10.76 - 13.18 USD /hour Salaries listed are based on 2009 federal salary rates; may be slightly higher at time of hire. Housing and Travel expenses may be available	OPEN PERIOD: Monday, September 21, 2009 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0899 0499-02/04	POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Student Career Experience Program.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09	DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 5 vacancies - Throughout Idaho
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: U.S. Citizens and nationals who are degree seeking students enrolled at least half-time in accredited institutions. (Degree MUST be related to positions being filled and applicants must meet all listed requirements to be considered. This program is intended for students interested in long-term, permanent employment only, not temporary summer employment.)	TARGETED WORK ENVIRONMENT(S): Mobility: Attracting applicants who want a work environment that welcomes advancement within and across occupations, organizations, and sectors. Mission Focused: Attracting applicants who want a work environment that welcomes all motivations, from general service commitment to a specific passion.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov The people of NRCS are recognized for their talent, dedication, and ingenuity in making the agency's programs work.

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These positions will be under the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) which provides experience for students that is directly related to their academic program and career goals. Up to 5 student trainee positions (in soil conservation, range management, engineering and forestry) will be available in various locations throughout Idaho. Actual disciplines filled and number of positions filled will depend on the applicant pool. Most placements will begin in Spring 2010.

The SCEP program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor's degree to participate in planned on-the-job training during the summer while attending college during the school year.

Students selected to participate in this program will work full-time from approximately mid-May through mid-September. The student may be offered permanent employment after successfully completing educational and work requirements.

For information concerning natural resource conservation in Idaho, please visit http://www.id.usda.gov

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

U.S. Citizenship
Background and/or Security Investigation
Must possess a valid driver's license

Send Mail to:
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Attn: Human Resources
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Ste. C
Boise, ID 83709
US
Fax: (208) 685-6918

For questions about this job:
Maria Wallior
Phone: (208) 378-5712
Fax: (208) 685-6918
Email: maria.wallior@id.usda.gov

USAJOBS Control Number: 1684249

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