- Position Title
- Entomologist/Plant Pathologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R1SV-11858480-DP-DC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 27, 2023 to Monday, March 13, 2023
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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?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Interdisciplinary Supervisory Entomologist/Plant Pathologist GS-0414/0434-13 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
This interdisciplinary position may be filled in any of the following series: Entomology, GS-0414 or Plant Pathology, GS-0434. Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of the interdisciplinary basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If your transcripts do not show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. You may need to submit transcripts for multiple degrees earned or schools attended. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
Basic requirement for 0414 series.
1.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for an Entomologist position, GS-0414. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration.
Basic requirement for 0434 series.
2.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Plant Pathologist position GS-0434. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration.
Specialized Experience
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Supervisory Entomologist/Plant Pathologist, GS-0414/0434-13. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
3.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-13 Entomologist/Plant Pathologist.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Assist in formulation of policies, programs, and standards for federally funded forest insect and disease prevention and/or restoration projects.
5.
Provide guidance in land management plans and vegetation management projects including inputs for environmental assessments.
6.
Develop current, effective, environmentally safe, and economically sound forest health protection management alternatives consistent with land management objectives.
7.
Serve as expert in forest health protection, including forest insect and pathogen detection, evaluation, prevention and control.
8.
Provide guidance in land management plans and vegetation management projects including inputs for environmental assessments.
9.
Represent Agency Director as technical liaison with state and federal land managers as assigned.
10.
Coordinate with a wide variety of agencies or other interested groups with mutual interest related to issues affecting forest health.
11.
Effective communication of complex forest health topics with Washington Office, Regional, Forest, and District staff, the general public, representatives of civic groups, state agencies, local government, environmental and conservation groups, universities, and the research community.
12.
Direct the development of work plans, field staff program of work, staffing plans, budget and/or policies to accomplish program objectives.
13.
Work with agency research groups, universities and federal/state resource managers to identify information and technology development transfer project opportunities.
14.
Supervises the delivery of the technology development phase of the program including pilot projects, impact studies, administrative studies and technology transfer projects.
15.
Works cooperatively with Forest Service Research, Universities, and federal/state resource managers to identify information and technology development transfer project opportunities.
16.
Monitor cooperative agreements and grants for a specific area for reporting purposes.
17.
Coordinate planned activities among staff and between various state and federal agencies.
18.
Document technical assistance in written guidelines which are incorporated into various resource project plans.
19.
Develop guidelines by identifying and determining the amount of damage caused and evaluate actual or potential seriousness of disease/infestation.
20.
Develop reports and publications (e.g. insect and disease conditions, forest pest leaflets, and other special publications) to address land manager needs and national reporting requirements.
21.
Review and provide constructive edits of reports, publications, or other documents written by employees.
22.
Plan the work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the unit's work.
23.
Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees; conducts formal performance reviews; and identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees.
24.
Promote equal opportunity and employs nondiscriminatory practices for merit promotion, recruitment and hiring of applicants.
25.
Perform administrative and human resources management functions for the unit.
26.
Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
27.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
28.
Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.
29.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
30.
I certify, I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required in the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement. I understand that failure to submit all required legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration.
31.
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.