- Position Title
- Entomologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-RES-12109301-DP-SN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 30, 2023 to Monday, September 18, 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this GS-0414-07/09 Entomologist position with the USDA Forest Service. Your responses to the questions in the questionnaire and the information provided in your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. NOTE: To qualify, attach all transcripts that document the required course work and/or degree completed listed below. Transcripts must show the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. Your resume or application materials must support the answers you select.
Basic Requirements for the Entomologist Series (0414).
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Entomology Series 0414. Please select only one response.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the GS-07 level.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for the Entomologist, GS-0414-7 position.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the GS-09 level.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the specialized experience requirements for the Entomologist, GS-0414-9 position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct field experiments to evaluate different insect trap designs, semio-chemical attractants for insect detection and monitoring, insect host preference, biocontrol, and/or efficacy of systemic insecticides for controlling forest insect pests
5.
Participate in laboratory bioassays to determine insecticide toxicity, insect attack densities, parasitism, feeding preferences and performance on different host species
6.
Communicate and collaborate with university partners and Federal, State, and private land managers.
7.
Communicate with and direct the activities of technicians and seasonal employees during field assignments and laboratory research.
8.
Use computers and software to input, analyze, and manage research data.
9.
Follow basic safety practices to prevent injury to yourself
or others.
or others.
10.
Use operational tools, strategies, or techniques for insect survey, evaluation, or control.
11.
If any of your education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Contacts for private organizations that specialize in this evaluation is located here: http://www.naces.org/members.htm. A fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
12.
Education is required for the job series advertised. If you are also using graduate education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your graduate transcripts in addition to transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
13.
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).
14.
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, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent 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).