Interdisciplinary Research Wildlife Biologist/Research Biologist
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Department Of Agriculture
US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Permanent Full-Time
Current and former Federal employees, disabled Veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may also apply to Merit Promotion announcement 6WS-APHIS-MC-2015-0135.
The position is with the National Wildlife Research Center(NWRC), an organizational unit of the U.S.Department of Agriculture(USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). NWRC is charged with the responsibility of conducting research on a wide variety of wildlife management problems on a national basis. This position is located on the campus of North Dakota State University(NDSU)in Fargo, North Dakota. The incumbent is a Research Wildlife Biologist/Biologist and Project Leader of NWRC research to develop methods and information for managing black birds, starlings, and other avian species in agricultural fields, at feedlots and dairies, and in other nuisance situations.
APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response
US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary period. Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application. USCITIZEN SSR
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
As Project Leader, the incumbent provides research leadership and supervision for the Project, including defining, leading, planning, coordinating, conducting, and reporting of investigations dealing with avian-human conflicts.
The Project Leader ensures that employees and students maintain appropriate training for their assigned responsibilities, and resolves conflicts and problems as they arise.
Incumbent develops research objectives, decides job priorities, and develops and manages a budget to ensure work is completed within financial and other administrative constraints.
Incumbent is responsible for executing and reporting on his/her own studies as well as supervising the research of graduate students.
Monitors the status and progress of cooperative agreements with NDSU and other universities as appropriate.
Serves as study director and a major advisor for and sitting on graduate committees of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students conducting research to reduce wildlife-human conflicts.
Maintains active and cooperative relationships with other federal and state agricultural and wildlife agencies; WS Operations, and industry and private organizations.
Works on special assignments as requested by his/her supervisor.
Special Conditions:
As a condition of employment, satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check may be required for this position.
This position is designated a public trust position and is subject to satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of initial background investigation and reinvestigation as a condition of employment.
Position may be eligible for telework.
Activities at the research facility and in the field sometimes require work under a wide range of adverse conditions, including extreme temperatures, irregular hours, mud, rain, snow, ice, and potential exposure to insects, spiny plants, and other allergens.
The position may require vigorous physical activity involving lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, and walking in rough terrain under conditions ranging from moderate to extreme.
The incumbent must be able to independently and confidently work in remote locations.
The incumbent must be able to operate a government- owned or leased vehicle.
This position is subject to a Research Grade Evaluation Panel Review to determine eligibility to be promoted to the next grade level. Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. Research accomplishments and their impact on the duties and responsibilities of positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized important to science and technology.
Supplemental information, such as a sample of publications, and documentation will be requested at a later date if you meet eligibility and basic qualification requirements. You will be contacted by email to provide the requested information.
The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job related competencies have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of the following categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
Knowledge of principles and techniques of animal biology and ecology, research principles and procedures, wildlife disease ecology, choice or field trials assessing behavior, and management of wildlife species
Skill in the collection, analysis, preparation, and presentation (in written and oral formats) of data related to animal biology and ecology, using common computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, GIS databases, statistical and graphical packages, and population estimation software
Skill in operation and maintenance of field and/or laboratory equipment (traps, animal restraint drugs and devices, GPS units, telemetry equipment) and field vehicles and fleets (automobiles, trucks, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs); procurement and inventory of laboratory and field supplies and equipment
Knowledge of principles and techniques of animal population ecology and behavior, wildlife biology, and wildlife management; methodology for pursuing field and experimental studies
Knowledge of administrative, organizational, supervisory, and budgetary requirements of scientific research programs
Knowledge of and skill in conducting various procedures
Ability to prepare documents, manuscripts for publication, and oral presentations related to research programs and research results
We will review your application, including the online Occupational Questionnaire, to ensure you meet the job requirements and assess your ability to perform this job. Before any certificate can be issued to the selecting official, the resume and supporting documents are reviewed to ensure that (a) minimum qualification requirements are met and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your answers will be verified against information provided in your online resume and application. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
Note : If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can / will be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.
To view the application form, visit:
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR
The following Selective Placement Factor (SPF) requirement is being used to determine whether an applicant fully qualifies for this position. Therefore, it is MANDATORY that all applicants meet this requirement in order to receive further consideration for this job vacancy. Applicants must demonstrate that they have the knowledge and experience of the SPF listed below. Evidence of this experience must be documented in your resume. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement and/or address the SPF may lose further consideration.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: The incumbent is required to have research experience, including planning and executing independent studies on avian biology and management, defining research problems, performing background research, working with the supervisor to develop an appropriate plan of attack to execute the research plan, organizing and evaluating the results, and preparing acceptable reports of findings with some guidance during the progress of the study.
0401 RESEARCH BIOLOGIST BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or
B. Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
0486 RESEARCH WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Degree with major in wildlife biology, zoology, or botany that included at least 30 semester hours of course work in biological science and 15 semester hours in the physical, mathematical, and earth sciences. This course work must have included:
At least 9 semester hours of training applicable to wildlife biology in such subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, principles of population dynamics, or related course work in the field of wildlife biology; and
At least 12 semester hours in zoological subjects such as invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy of the vertebrates, embryology, animal physiology, entomology, herpetology, parasitology, and genetics; and
At least 9 semester hours in the field of botany and related plant science; and
At least 15 semester hours of training in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, soils, and/or geology.
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENT, FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Planning and conducting wildlife research studies with emphasis on wildlife damage caused by a variety of wild bird species. The studies conducted would provide tools, information, and solutions to wildlife damage management in order to protect agriculture and human health and safety.
Using information learned in contemporary high-level college classes related to ecology, biology, zoology, statistics, microbiology, and/or modeling to design studies utilizing the scientific method, further the scientific process, and produce new knowledge.
Conducting research studies using scientific principles, analyzing results, and communicating the research through peer-reviewed, scientific publications and presentations.
At this grade level, studies are conducted independently, with very little supervisory oversight. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of planning, conducting, and reporting on their investigations.
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in wildlife biology, biology, ecology, zoology, or other closely related field of study. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. For more information on submitting transcripts, click: Transcripts
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. To learn more about combining education and experience for this series, click the following: Combining Education and Experience for Professional and Scientific Positions
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. The following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at . It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. In addition, your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).
Step 3: Click Apply Online and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Update Application to continue.
You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience including the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.
College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or used as a substitute for specialized experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. All education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved organization. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at . All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if claiming Veterans' Preference. Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit a VA Letter and an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current active duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
Other required documents may include:
CTAP/ICTAP Required Documentation Reduction-In-Force: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; AND most recent performance evaluation; AND SF-50 demonstrating your separation or the position you will be separated from.
Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held. Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an email acknowledging: 1) the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, 2) if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and 3) if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility to include your most recent performance appraisal, SF-50 showing the full performance level or career ladder of your current or previous position, and proof of eligibility such as a RIF separation notice or letter from OPM/your agency. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if achieving a rating of 85 or above. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at (voice and TDD).
Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-VERIFY' system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
/Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Agriculture
US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Permanent Full-Time
Current and former Federal employees, disabled Veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may also apply to Merit Promotion announcement 6WS-APHIS-MC-2015-0135.
The position is with the National Wildlife Research Center(NWRC), an organizational unit of the U.S.Department of Agriculture(USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). NWRC is charged with the responsibility of conducting research on a wide variety of wildlife management problems on a national basis. This position is located on the campus of North Dakota State University(NDSU)in Fargo, North Dakota. The incumbent is a Research Wildlife Biologist/Biologist and Project Leader of NWRC research to develop methods and information for managing black birds, starlings, and other avian species in agricultural fields, at feedlots and dairies, and in other nuisance situations.
APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response
US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary period. Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application. USCITIZEN SSR
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
As Project Leader, the incumbent provides research leadership and supervision for the Project, including defining, leading, planning, coordinating, conducting, and reporting of investigations dealing with avian-human conflicts.
The Project Leader ensures that employees and students maintain appropriate training for their assigned responsibilities, and resolves conflicts and problems as they arise.
Incumbent develops research objectives, decides job priorities, and develops and manages a budget to ensure work is completed within financial and other administrative constraints.
Incumbent is responsible for executing and reporting on his/her own studies as well as supervising the research of graduate students.
Monitors the status and progress of cooperative agreements with NDSU and other universities as appropriate.
Serves as study director and a major advisor for and sitting on graduate committees of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students conducting research to reduce wildlife-human conflicts.
Maintains active and cooperative relationships with other federal and state agricultural and wildlife agencies; WS Operations, and industry and private organizations.
Works on special assignments as requested by his/her supervisor.
Special Conditions:
As a condition of employment, satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check may be required for this position.
This position is designated a public trust position and is subject to satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of initial background investigation and reinvestigation as a condition of employment.
Position may be eligible for telework.
Activities at the research facility and in the field sometimes require work under a wide range of adverse conditions, including extreme temperatures, irregular hours, mud, rain, snow, ice, and potential exposure to insects, spiny plants, and other allergens.
The position may require vigorous physical activity involving lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, and walking in rough terrain under conditions ranging from moderate to extreme.
The incumbent must be able to independently and confidently work in remote locations.
The incumbent must be able to operate a government- owned or leased vehicle.
This position is subject to a Research Grade Evaluation Panel Review to determine eligibility to be promoted to the next grade level. Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. Research accomplishments and their impact on the duties and responsibilities of positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized important to science and technology.
Supplemental information, such as a sample of publications, and documentation will be requested at a later date if you meet eligibility and basic qualification requirements. You will be contacted by email to provide the requested information.
The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job related competencies have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of the following categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
Knowledge of principles and techniques of animal biology and ecology, research principles and procedures, wildlife disease ecology, choice or field trials assessing behavior, and management of wildlife species
Skill in the collection, analysis, preparation, and presentation (in written and oral formats) of data related to animal biology and ecology, using common computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, GIS databases, statistical and graphical packages, and population estimation software
Skill in operation and maintenance of field and/or laboratory equipment (traps, animal restraint drugs and devices, GPS units, telemetry equipment) and field vehicles and fleets (automobiles, trucks, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs); procurement and inventory of laboratory and field supplies and equipment
Knowledge of principles and techniques of animal population ecology and behavior, wildlife biology, and wildlife management; methodology for pursuing field and experimental studies
Knowledge of administrative, organizational, supervisory, and budgetary requirements of scientific research programs
Knowledge of and skill in conducting various procedures
Ability to prepare documents, manuscripts for publication, and oral presentations related to research programs and research results
We will review your application, including the online Occupational Questionnaire, to ensure you meet the job requirements and assess your ability to perform this job. Before any certificate can be issued to the selecting official, the resume and supporting documents are reviewed to ensure that (a) minimum qualification requirements are met and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your answers will be verified against information provided in your online resume and application. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
Note : If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can / will be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.
To view the application form, visit:
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR
The following Selective Placement Factor (SPF) requirement is being used to determine whether an applicant fully qualifies for this position. Therefore, it is MANDATORY that all applicants meet this requirement in order to receive further consideration for this job vacancy. Applicants must demonstrate that they have the knowledge and experience of the SPF listed below. Evidence of this experience must be documented in your resume. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement and/or address the SPF may lose further consideration.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: The incumbent is required to have research experience, including planning and executing independent studies on avian biology and management, defining research problems, performing background research, working with the supervisor to develop an appropriate plan of attack to execute the research plan, organizing and evaluating the results, and preparing acceptable reports of findings with some guidance during the progress of the study.
0401 RESEARCH BIOLOGIST BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or
B. Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
0486 RESEARCH WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Degree with major in wildlife biology, zoology, or botany that included at least 30 semester hours of course work in biological science and 15 semester hours in the physical, mathematical, and earth sciences. This course work must have included:
At least 9 semester hours of training applicable to wildlife biology in such subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, principles of population dynamics, or related course work in the field of wildlife biology; and
At least 12 semester hours in zoological subjects such as invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy of the vertebrates, embryology, animal physiology, entomology, herpetology, parasitology, and genetics; and
At least 9 semester hours in the field of botany and related plant science; and
At least 15 semester hours of training in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, soils, and/or geology.
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENT, FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Planning and conducting wildlife research studies with emphasis on wildlife damage caused by a variety of wild bird species. The studies conducted would provide tools, information, and solutions to wildlife damage management in order to protect agriculture and human health and safety.
Using information learned in contemporary high-level college classes related to ecology, biology, zoology, statistics, microbiology, and/or modeling to design studies utilizing the scientific method, further the scientific process, and produce new knowledge.
Conducting research studies using scientific principles, analyzing results, and communicating the research through peer-reviewed, scientific publications and presentations.
At this grade level, studies are conducted independently, with very little supervisory oversight. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of planning, conducting, and reporting on their investigations.
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in wildlife biology, biology, ecology, zoology, or other closely related field of study. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. For more information on submitting transcripts, click: Transcripts
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. To learn more about combining education and experience for this series, click the following: Combining Education and Experience for Professional and Scientific Positions
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. The following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at . It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. In addition, your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).
Step 3: Click Apply Online and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Update Application to continue.
You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience including the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.
College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or used as a substitute for specialized experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. All education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved organization. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at . All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if claiming Veterans' Preference. Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit a VA Letter and an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current active duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
Other required documents may include:
CTAP/ICTAP Required Documentation Reduction-In-Force: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; AND most recent performance evaluation; AND SF-50 demonstrating your separation or the position you will be separated from.
Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held. Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an email acknowledging: 1) the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, 2) if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and 3) if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility to include your most recent performance appraisal, SF-50 showing the full performance level or career ladder of your current or previous position, and proof of eligibility such as a RIF separation notice or letter from OPM/your agency. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if achieving a rating of 85 or above. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at (voice and TDD).
Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-VERIFY' system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
/Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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