- Position Title
- Biological Scientist
- Agency
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Announcement Number
- DE-11667766-22-VSNB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 29, 2022 to Wednesday, October 12, 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?
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.
Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?
2.
Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?
3.
Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
4.
Once a selection is made for this position, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with other hiring
managers in the agency who have similar vacancies. Please opt-in below if you are willing to have your name,
application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for additional, similar positions. There is no
guarantee of further consideration.
managers in the agency who have similar vacancies. Please opt-in below if you are willing to have your name,
application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for additional, similar positions. There is no
guarantee of further consideration.
5.
I have visited the website provided in the Conditions of Employment section of this announcement and provided here https://www.usda.gov/nbaf. I understand that, if selected, I would need to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which states I acknowledge/accept relocation to move from Orient Point, New York, to Manhattan, Kansas, when the finished National Bio-Agro Defense Facility is complete and ready for activity. Failure to sign the MOU would result in withdrawal of the job offer.
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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.
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.
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.
0401 Basic Requirement - Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience.
2.
GS-9 - In addition to the basic requirement, choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience.
3.
I am proficient at applying the principles and techniques of microbiology research in a laboratory setting for the following subjects:
4.
I am proficient at safely and properly operating the following laboratory instrumentation/equipment:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Maintaining, controlling, and reporting accountable inventories of laboratory supplies and/or equipment used in scientific and/or research work.
6.
I have followed and adhered to the following guidelines when performing laboratory testing:
7.
I have direct work experience and/or training in performing the following activities and job functions:
8.
I have direct experience and/or training in the use of the following personal protective equipment (PPE
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
Applying and adhering to regulations that apply to the proper disposal of biological/biohazard specimens and hazardous chemicals.
10.
I have direct experience and am proficient at performing laboratory work/testing in a Biosafety environment.
11.
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.