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Position Title
Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Regulatory)
Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Announcement Number
DE-10476557-19-NO Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 to Monday, April 29, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes,  confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;  AND,

• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position AND

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;  AND,

• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

 For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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4. Are you a former USDA employee who served on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service who was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as the last annual performance rating?

OR

Are you a former USDA employee who served on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service who separated due to a compensable injury or disability or accepted a lower graded position in lieu of separation? 
(limit characters)
Core Questions
1. Has your work schedule been full-time, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, for every position listed on your resume or OF-612?

Note: If no, please include the following in your resume for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY) and work schedule (i.e., Full-Time (FT), Part-Time (PT), etc., and hrs/wk. Please list in order with current/most recent position first. Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.)
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2. I understand for information on the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I (the applicant) must inquire through USAJOBS. No separate notification will be sent to me. To view the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I must go to the USAJOBS website and log into My Account. Once in My Account I must enter the "Application Status" section of the website. (limit characters)
3. I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD 214, 50B, performance appraisal may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement. (limit characters)
4. I understand that any correspondence necessary will be conducted via e-mail and sent to the e-mail address I provided in this application process. I must keep this e-mail address current. (limit characters)
5. Do you possess a current driver's license from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or territories or possessions of the United States?

If you respond yes to this question and you are interviewed, you must be prepared to present your driver's license as confirmation.
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Assessment 1
1. GS-12 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. I have a working knowledge of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines and standards that cover auditing quality management or environmental management systems. (limit characters)
3. I have successfully completed an accredited ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course. (limit characters)
4. I have conducted program audients, or components of program audits, in accordance with ISO 19011:2002 or later and angency policies and guidelines (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Applying the principles, methods and techniques of auditing in accordance with the guidelines of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO. (limit characters)
6. In which of the following have you participated as a team member? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following have you conducted as a lead auditor? (limit characters)
8. Please identify which of the following program audit tasks you have independently performed: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Applying ISO 9000, or ISO 19011:2000 or later, auditing principles, concepts, and techniques to evaluate voluntary or regulatory programs for agricultural commodities or products. (limit characters)
10. Coordinating audits with multiple sites, outside agencies, and private sector entities (limit characters)
11. I have knowledge of the following conformity assessment systems: (limit characters)
12. I have independetly performed audits/inspections to verify compliance with the following: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I have documented audit findings in accordance with generally accepted audit standards, and agency/organizations policies and guidelines. (limit characters)
14. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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