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Position Title
Student Trainee (Veterinary Medical Science)
Agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Announcement Number
PX-11370564-22-VSH Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 10, 2022 to Thursday, February 24, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.

 
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3. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity? (limit characters)
3. Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
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?

If yes, please type Yes.
If no, please type No and include the following in your response for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY), work schedule (i.e., Full-Time (FT), Part-Time (PT), etc.), and hours/week. Please list in order with current/most recent position first.
Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.
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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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Selective Placement Factor
1. Are you enrolled in a degree-seeking doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) program or in your final year of a master's program in a field of study related to veterinary medicine (e.g. pursuit of a master's in preveterinary, biomedical science, veterinary medicine, animal science, public health, or a closely related field of study with the intention of continuing on to a veterinary school) for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year? (limit characters)
2. When is your anticipated graduation/completion date? (limit 150 characters)
Assessment 1
1. GS-7 - Choose one answer that best describes your education.
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2. GS-9 - Choose one answer that best describes your education.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Experience following scientific protocols, procedures, and/or plans to conduct scientific experiments in a laboratory and/or field setting.
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4. As a student, a volunteer or in performing my work duties, I have been involved in projects that have allowed me to work with the following types of animals:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Experience interpreting and applying laws or regulations governing the movement of animal pests and diseases, quarantine of affected animals, or animal disease surveillance programs.
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6. Report findings, conclusions, and corrective actions required from inspections and/or investigations and independently present the conclusions in writing.
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7. Experience in delivering quality work products that meet the organization's priorities, objectives and deadlines.
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8. 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.
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