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Position Title
Research Animal Scientist/Research Physiologist
Agency
Agricultural Research Service
Announcement Number
ARS-D20Y-10704420-SL Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 3, 2020 to Friday, February 14, 2020
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 USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for the Research Animal Scientist/Research Physiologist position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for this animal science (0487) series position. If you select A or B, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.
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2. Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for this physiology (0413) series position. If you select A, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification. (limit characters)
3. Choose one answer that best describes your experience for the GS-12 grade level. (limit characters)
4. Choose one answer that best describes your experience for the GS-13 grade level. (limit characters)
5. Select the statement that best reflects your education and/or experience.
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6. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy.
Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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