- Position Title
- Technical Information Specialist (Biological Science)
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S21Y-11201914-ABS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 16, 2021 to Friday, August 27, 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.
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• 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?
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this 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.
1.
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at the minimum qualification requirement in order to be found minimally qualified. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provide animal science/animal welfare related technical reference and research services to a wide range of clientele.
4.
Formulate and perform subject searches mostly on topics relevant to the use of animals in research, testing, and education.
5.
Participate in selecting animal welfare related materials for a library collection.
6.
Develop and maintain web-based pathfinders and landing pages pertaining to animal welfare, animal health, animal care and use, biomedical research, or related subject areas.
7.
Compiles, edits, or authors various types of bibliographic and non-bibliographic information products on topics appropriate to animal welfare (e.g. fact sheets, resource series, , papers, and articles for a bulletin).
8.
Implement the use of various types of computer software to produce and maintain internal databases/expert systems/bibliographies/websites related to animal welfare.
9.
Participate in liaison activities with various sections of the library including animal welfare material selection, cataloging, indexing, general reference, etc.
10.
Provide subject area backup reference services to the Reference Desk.
11.
I have formulated and performed subject searches on a variety of electronic resources for information regarding the following: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Select animal welfare, veterinary, laboratory animal, farm animal, zoo animal aor other animal use related subject literature, software, audiovisuals, etc. for inclusion in the library collection and databases.
13.
Take an active role in the organizing and conducting outreach activities related to animal care and use in research, testing and education.
14.
Participate in long range and short-range planning sessions to determine program changes in the preparation of evaluation reports on the status of current resources related to animal welfare and recommends actions for developmental activities.
15.
Participate in professional personal development through attendance at training workshops, conferences, symposia, meetings, training programs related to animal welfare.
16.
Analyze and synthesize the information into useful formats for the requesters.
17.
Provide references of a complex nature for the Information and Customer Services Branch.
18.
Serve as a liaison with the various sections of the library, cultivating and sustaining effective working relationships and sharing information and expertise.
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.