- Position Title
- Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Regulatory)
- Agency
- Agricultural Marketing Service
- Announcement Number
- DE-10973601-20-NO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 1, 2020 to Monday, December 7, 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 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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?
• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?
3.
Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?
4.
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)
5.
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.
Assessment 1
1.
From the selections below, choose the response that best reflects your experience as it relates to a GS-12 Agricultural Marketing Specialist.
2.
From the selections below, choose the response that best reflects your experience as it relates to a GS-13 Agricultural Marketing Specialist.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
I have analyzed and applied the USDA organic regulations to assess whether an organic certifier, farm, or business complies with production, processing, or labeling standards.
4.
If you responded that you have experience, [response option Yes] to the previous question, please indicate in the box below where this training and/or experience is represented in your resume. Please list only the relevant position title(s), organization(s), and dates held.
5.
I have direct experience in the following:
6.
I have identified and reported the following as part of food or agricultural compliance evaluations.
7.
I have developed and written the following products in a professional setting:
8.
I have experience applying the following specific regulatory documents.
9.
I have experience applying regulations to the following specific areas:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Obtaining the cooperation of reluctant, unwilling, and/or hostile individuals to provide information, or evidence, needed to complete a compliance or enforcement case.
11.
From the following list, please identify those items you have written:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Evaluating complaints or possible violations to determine their basis and sufficiency in the law or regulations.
13.
Selecting appropriate procedures to follow in work situations which involved the application and/or enforcement of laws and/or regulations pertaining to the agricultural industry.
14.
Which of the following functions have you performed in assessing the completeness and accuracy of case file contents?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Interviewing witnesses and taking witness statements.
16.
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.