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Position Title: Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer (Assistant Veterinarian-in-Charge)
Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Announcement Number: DH-11823496-23-VS Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 to Monday, February 20, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Jefferson City, MO

B. Austin, TX

2. Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. 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.

A. Opt-in: Please share my name, application material, and assessment results with additional hiring managers within the agency for similar positions

B. Opt-out: I only want to be considered for positions associated with this specific application

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.

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Do you possess a current driver's license from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or territories or possessions of the United States?

If you respond yes to this question and you are interviewed, you must be prepared to present your driver's license as confirmation.

A. Yes

B. No

1. 0701 Series Basic Requirement - Choose the one answer that best describes your education.

A. I have successfully obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree at a school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education.

B. I am a graduate of a foreign veterinary medical school which is not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education who meets the requirements listed below under "Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools."

C. I do not meet either of the requirements as described above.

Proof of Meeting Basic Education Requirement: All applicants must submit the following documents as proof of meeting the basic education requirement: * Copies of college transcripts (translated into English) showing a conferred Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree and, if applicable, proof of meeting qualifications for graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools and proof of English language proficiency.

Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools:
A. Education certification: Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must furnish proof of meeting one of the following requirements:
* Proof of certification of their final transcript by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG).
* Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT).
* Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical program that is accredited by the AVMA Council on Education. An AVMA-accredited veterinary medical school or college must have accepted the final transcript from the foreign veterinary medical school at full value for placement into an advanced degree, postgraduate educational program or training program (e.g., residency or graduate program).

B. English language proficiency: Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must submit certification of successful completion of one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that assess English language proficiency, including:

Option 1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
* Paper-based version minimum score is 560
* Computer-based version minimum score is 220
* Internet-based version minimum score is an overall score of 83 (including 26 or higher in speaking, 26 or higher in listening, and 17 or higher in writing).

Applicants who took the computer-based or paper-based test versions must also have completed the Test of Spoken English (TSE) with a minimum score of 55 and the Test of Written English (TWE) with a minimum score of 5.5.
OR
Option 2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with:
* Overall band score of 7.0
* Minimum score of 7.0 in speaking
* Minimum score of 6.5 in listening
* Minimum score of 6.0 in writing

OR

Option 3. Canadian English Language Assessment (CAEL) with:
* Minimum overall band score of 70
* Minimum score of 60 in speaking
* Minimum score of 60 in listening
* Minimum score of 50 in writing

2. Graduates of Foreign Veterinary Schools who qualifies for the English language proficiency test waiver: I understand that I will be required to submit a diploma or other documentation as proof of graduation from a qualifying high (secondary) school before entering on duty, if selected.

A. Yes, I understand that I need to provide a diploma or other documentation as a graduate of a qualifying high (secondary) school

B. No, I do not qualify for the English language proficiency waiver and understand that I need to submit further proof of proficiency as described in "Documents Required"

C. Not applicable, I am not a graduate of a foreign veterinary school and do not need to provide a diploma or other documentation

3. Graduates of foreign veterinary schools who qualify for the waiver in question 2: Please state the country in which you were born.

4. Graduates of Foreign Veterinary Schools: I am a graduate of a foreign veterinary medical program who qualifies for a waiver of the English language proficiency test requirement because the native language of my country of birth is English and I graduated from a high (secondary) school where the entire curriculum and educational programs were taught in English for the entire 3 or 4 years of attendance.

A. Yes, I am a graduate of a foreign veterinary medical program who qualifies for a waiver of the English language proficiency test requirement, and I understand I need to submit the above documentation.

B. No, I am a graduate of a foreign veterinary medical program who does not qualify for a waiver of the English language proficiency test requirement

C. Not applicable, I am a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary medical school and do not need to provide further proof of English language proficiency

D. Not applicable, I am not applying under the 0701 job series. {ONLY INCLUDE OPTION D. IF ANNOUNCING INTERDISCIPLINARY}

5. If you are a graduate of a foreign veterinary school who qualifies for the English language proficiency test waiver, please state the country in which you were born. Otherwise, please put "Not Applicable"

6. GS-13 - In addition to the basic requirement, choose the one answer that best describes your experience.

A. I possess at least one year of progressively responsible veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing work related to the duties of the position described in the vacancy announcement.

B. I possess a Ph.D degree from an accredited college or school in an area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position.

C. I have successfully completed three years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position.

D. I have successfully completed all requirements for Diplomate status in an American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) recognized veterinary specialty organization.

E. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

7. 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.

A. Yes, 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 the information provided is subject to investigation. 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).

B. No, I do not certify, and I understand that by responding "no" to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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