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Position Title
Entomologist
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
20-R3SVMAY-10810938-DP-MB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 11, 2020 to Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
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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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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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)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Entomologist, GS-0414 position. Please select only one response. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the specialized experience requirements for the Entomologist, GS-0414-09 position. (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the specialized experience requirements for the Entomologist, GS-0414-11 position. (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: This section will be used to determine if you possess the physical requirement necessary to perform the duties of the position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Are you able to distinguish one or more chromatic colors? (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (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. Apply knowledge in entomology to determine extent and effects of insect infestations.
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6. Conduct insect detection surveys and biological evaluation on federal, state and/or private lands.
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7. Participate in insect prevention and suppression projects where conduct of projects can reduce the adverse effects of a pest.
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8. Analyze data findings on insect studies to recommend appropriate response to resource managers.
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9. Evaluate and conduct insect detection surveys and biological evaluation on federal, state and/or private lands.
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10. Participate in special projects, such as western bark beetle proposals and field studies for operations use in insect survey, evaluation or control.
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11. Conduct insect detection studies to determine mitigation strategies.
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12. Analyze data findings on insect studies to recommend appropriate response.
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13. Plan and organize pilot projects and field tests for operations use in insect survey, evaluation or control. (limit characters)
14. Review technical reports on insect management to provide recommendations for insect management techniques.
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15. Assist with developing guidelines for insect mitigation and prevention.
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16. Assist in preparing presentation, or program accomplishments and priorities to internal and external partners.
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17. Prepare technical reports on insect management to provide recommendations for insect management techniques.
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18. Assist with identifying and determining extent of effects of insect damage to develop guidelines for mitigation and prevention.
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19. Participate in the interpretation of special projects monitoring results to prepare scientific reports.
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20. Participate in preparation of manuscripts for technology transfer on insects pest management.
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21. Participate in entomology training programs, presentations, and seminars for internal and external customers.
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22. Provide technical advice to resource managers.
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23. Assist in the presentation of aerial and/or ground detection information and determining relevance to resource management objectives.
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24. Assist in entomology training programs, presentations, and seminars for internal and external customers.
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25. Present analysis of aerial or ground detection information and determining relevance to resource management objectives.
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26. Advise internal and external partners on insect management methods.
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27. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree. (limit characters)
28. I certify, I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required in the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement. I understand that failure to submit all required legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration.
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29. Education is required for the job series advertised. You must submit a copy of your transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
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30. If any of your education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Contacts for private organizations that specialize in this evaluation is located here: http://www.naces.org/members.htm. A fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
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31. 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. (limit characters)