- Position Title
- Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer (Plant Health and Trade Compliance Officer)
- Agency
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Announcement Number
- RG-10851648-20-PQ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 7, 2020 to Monday, July 13, 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?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?
2.
Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?
3.
If you answered Yes to the question above, provide the name of the Federal Agency from which you received a buyout and the date on which it was received. If you answered No, type NA for not applicable.
(limit 150 characters)
4.
Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
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.)
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you respond yes to this question and you are interviewed, you must be prepared to present your driver's license as confirmation.
6.
When did you graduate and/or complete your degree/certificate program?
(limit 150 characters)
Assessment 1
1.
Basic Requirement - Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience.
2.
GS-7 - In addition to the basic requirement, choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
3.
Which of the following best describes your education related to plants and/or plant pests?
Plant Sciences: includes coursework in plant breeding, plant genetics, plant systematics, plant anatomy; weed science and management; food science; integrated pest management; crop production; plant physiology; plant pathology; plant ornamentals; nursery science; nematology; plant taxonomy; botany; horticulture; agricultural economics; agronomy; mycology; soil science; phycology; plant propagation; plant physiology; plant biology; pomology; plant virology; and woody plants.
Entomology: includes coursework in insect biology; insect genetics; insect taxonomy; insect morphology; insect anatomy; and insect parasitology.
Agroforestry: includes coursework in forestry science; ecology; disease vector ecology; agronomy; soil science; integrated pest management; environmental studies; silviculture; dendrology; botany; landscaping; and horticulture.
Entomology: includes coursework in insect biology; insect genetics; insect taxonomy; insect morphology; insect anatomy; and insect parasitology.
Agroforestry: includes coursework in forestry science; ecology; disease vector ecology; agronomy; soil science; integrated pest management; environmental studies; silviculture; dendrology; botany; landscaping; and horticulture.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Identifying plants using macroscopic/microscopic procedures and/or taxonomic guidelines.
5.
Identifying plants, plant parts, and/or plant products.
6.
Functions you have performed in the detection of plant pests and/or plant diseases:
7.
I have provided training to federal, state, and/or private industry personnel in the following:
8.
Which of the following duties have you performed as part of the domestic quarantine process relating to plant pests, diseases, and/or infestations?
9.
Technologies you have used independently to record, query, analyze, and report technical data:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Identifying plant pests or insects using macroscopic/microscopic procedures and/or taxonomic guidelines.
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Serving as an accredited certifying official issuing certificates and/or permits for the exportation of plants and/or plant products/materials from the U.S.
12.
I have direct experience and am proficient at performing the following tasks, duties, or functions to facilitate safe, competitive trade and export of plants, plant products/materials from the U.S.:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Preparing and executing compliance agreements with regulated establishments, cooperators, and / or treatment facilities.
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Initiating regulatory compliance actions in order to prevent, mitigate, or control the introduction and/or spread of plant pests?
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Conducting inspections of facilities, sites, locations, etc. to assess compliance with laws/regulations applicable to the protection of U.S. agriculture and the natural environment from invasive pests, genetically modified organisms, or prohibited agricultural products.
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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.