- Position Title
- Entomologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 21-R1SVMAR-11081858-DP-REH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 15, 2021 to Monday, April 19, 2021
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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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Entomologist, GS-0414-09/11/12 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
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 Entomology Series 0414. Please select only one response.
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-0414-9 position.
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.
4.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the Entomologist, GS-0414-12 position.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the physical requirement necessary to perform the duties of the position.
5.
Are you able to distinguish one or more chromatic colors?
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Applies knowledge in entomology to determine extent and effects of insect infestations.
7.
Conducts insect detection surveys and biological evaluation on federal, state, tribal and/or private lands.
8.
Participates in insect prevention and suppression projects that reduce the adverse effects of a pest.
9.
Applies knowledge of entomology to determine extent and effects of insect infestations.
10.
Analyzes data findings on insect studies to recommend appropriate response to resource managers.
11.
Evaluates and conduct insect detection surveys and biological evaluation on federal, state, tribal and/or private lands.
12.
Identifies insect pests to determine damage caused by organisms and applies appropriate control techniques.
13.
Develops and implements monitoring and control methods to suppress or prevent pest impacts.
14.
Provides technical assistance on forest insects to external and internal partners to ensure proper forest management.
15.
Applies knowledge and experience in entomology to determine extent and effects of insect infestations.
16.
Conducts entomology training programs, presentations, and seminars for internal and external customers.
17.
Understands relevance and applies aerial and/or ground detection information in context of resource management objectives.
18.
Provides technology transfer of research findings to resource managers.
19.
Plans and conducts entomology training programs, presentations, and seminars for internal and external customers.
20.
Evaluates and applies relevant aerial or ground detection information in context of resource management objectives.
21.
Provides technology transfer of research findings to resource managers.
22.
Summarizes and presents complex scientific forest insect subject matter for new research developments in a concise, understandable manner.
23.
Develops and conducts forest entomology training programs, presentations, and seminars for internal and external customers.
24.
Explains site-specific, technical management recommendations concerning forest insects to land managers.
25.
Coordinates all aspects of a complex major insect detection, evaluation, prevention, and suppression program.
26.
Leads collaboration with internal and external parties to conduct special evaluations of insect-pests.
27.
Monitors specific projects for cooperative grants and agreements requirements.
28.
Plans and conducts special projects to determine the value of new or improved materials, strategies, or techniques for operational use in insect survey, evaluation, or control.
29.
Provides technical assistance to internal and external resource managers.
30.
Analyze data findings on insect studies to recommend appropriate response.
31.
Plans and organizes pilot projects and field tests to determine the value of new or improved materials, strategies, or techniques for operational use in insect survey, evaluation, or control.
32.
Conducts insect detection studies and determines mitigation strategies.
33.
Analyzes data findings on insect studies to recommend appropriate response.
34.
Provides technical assistance to internal and external resource managers
35.
Prepares technical reports on insect management to provide recommendations for insect management techniques.
36.
Assists with developing guidelines for insect mitigation and prevention.
37.
Assists in preparing presentations or program accomplishments and priorities to internal and external partners.
38.
Assists with identifying and determining extent of effects of insect damage to develop guidelines for mitigation and prevention.
39.
Participates in the interpretation of special projects monitoring results to prepare scientific reports.
40.
Participates in preparation of manuscripts for technology transfer on insect pest management.
41.
Prepares technical reports and manuscripts on insect pest management to provide recommendations for insect management techniques.
42.
Develops written guidelines on insect management for incorporation into various resource management plans.
43.
Prepares presentations for use in training, or program accomplishments and priorities to be given to various internal and external audiences.
44.
Prepares manuscripts for technology transfer on insect pest management.
45.
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.
46.
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.
47.
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, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent, or inaccurate 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).