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Employment Opportunities

NRCS Employment Opportunities

To view California and Nationwide NRCS Employment Opportunities, please go to the USAJOBS website at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9nrcshqp.asp.

California NRCS Employment Opportunities

For questions regarding the California employment opportunities as listed on the USAJOBS website, please contact our Human Resources Specialist at (530) 792-5646.

Know your KSAs - useful information for filling an outstanding job application!

If you encounter problems with the files provided on this page, please contact Carmen Ortiz at (805) 928-9269, ext. 102.

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New Employee Handbook (PDF; 222 KB)

Career Intern Program (CIP) - New!

NRCS offers a career intern appointment for individuals who meet the educational and/or practical experience requirements for specific positions in the agency. For information and program requirements, please view the announcements and follow the application instructions.

The following documents require Acrobat Reader.

Agricultural or Civil Engineer GS-890/810 - 5/7/9 (PDF; 60 KB)
Rangeland Management Specialist GS-454 - 5/7 (PDF; 66 KB)
Soil Conservationist GS-457 - 5/7/9 (PDF; 60 KB)

Student Opportunities

For information regarding student educational employment opportunities in California, please contact tanya.robles@ca.usda.gov.

Helpful Hints for Preparing Applications to Vacancy Announcements

The following document provides helpful information when applying to vacancy announcements, such as things to consider when filling out the application and sample answers to the questions asked in the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  The information can help you focus your knowledge, skills and abilities to address what is needed to perform the duties of the position being announced.

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Know your KSAs (PDF; 158 KB)

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