- Position Title
- Engineering Technician
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S22PWA-11450871-PAR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 8, 2022 to Friday, April 22, 2022
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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
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.
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-07 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select, or you may be rated as not qualified.
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-08 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select, or you may be rated as not qualified.
3.
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-09 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select, or you may 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.
4.
Conducts field and laboratory research in a safe and professional manner with supervision.
5.
Independently develops or designs various aspects of the projects on the basis of overall objectives outlined by the supervisor.
6.
Determines cause of deviation in experimental data (e.g., equipment malfunctions, sampling technique, or observational errors).
7.
Keeps familiar with relevant peer-reviewed research and data collection techniques.
8.
Interprets and documents findings by preparing information to be included in manuscripts and reports.
9.
Selects appropriate methods to execute a research plan.
10.
Assembles and tabulates experimental data from field notes and computer records.
11.
Identifies and communicates any errors, inconsistencies, or deficiencies in experimental data.
12.
Uses computer programming languages to create data models and interpret data.
13.
Assists and provides guidance to students and farm labor with field and data collection.
14.
Maintains invoices and generates reports for all purchases made with a Government Purchase card.
15.
Maintains and reports on usage and maintenance of fleet vehicles. Manages maintenance and scheduling of one unit vehicle.
16.
I have experience preparing the following representations for interpreting experimental results: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Selects the appropriate equipment to be used for research procedures.
18.
Programs, installs, and troubleshoots dataloggers and telemetry.
19.
Uses computer software to analyze test data.
20.
Performs laboratory and field equipment installation, routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
21.
Modifies and repairs experimental equipment used to conduct research.
22.
Operates GPS survey systems and associated GIS software to document field locations and results.
23.
Communicates portion of research findings through tours or presentations.
24.
Assists with inventory and other administrative documentation of the Unit.
25.
Completes mandatory training for safety and administrative responsibilities.
26.
I have experience operating and maintaining: (Select all that apply)
27.
I have operated and maintained the following agricultural equipment: (Select all that apply)
28.
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.