- Position Title
- Agricultural Marketing Reporter
- Agency
- Agricultural Marketing Service
- Announcement Number
- RG-12167082-24-SC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 16, 2023 to Friday, October 20, 2023
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 recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?
3.
Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?
4.
Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
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.
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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.
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.
If you respond yes to this question and you are interviewed, you must be prepared to present your driver's license as confirmation.
6.
When did you graduate and/or complete your degree/certificate program or what is your anticipated graduation/completion date?
(limit 150 characters)
Assessment 1
1.
GS-5 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
2.
GS-7 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
3.
GS-9 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
4.
I am skilled at evaluating the characteristics and attributes of the following products to determine type and quality differences
5.
Which of the following types of standards have you applied to agricultural commodities or products?
6.
Which of the following commodities/products have you had experience/training in grading?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Using mathematics and statistics to collect, analyze, and evaluate data on supply, demand, price, movement, and trade conditions pertaining to agricultural commodities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
Quantitative analysis: The systematic analysis and interpretation of business data to describe and explain key business processes and/or practices. Quantitative analysis typically uses techniques such as surveys, sampling, analysis of large databases, analysis of business records, and financial statements. I have individually conducted quantitative research that included planning, data collection, and analysis.
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Qualitative analysis: The systematic analysis and interpretation of numerical and non-numerical data to determine underlying patterns and meanings in business operations. Qualitative research generally uses techniques such as content analysis or non-structured and structured interviews. I have individually conducted qualitative research that included planning, data collection, and analysis.
10.
I have applied quantitative and/or qualitative analysis techniques in the following agribusiness functions:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Performing research, studies, or analyses of components in the marketing chain for agricultural commodities and products.
12.
In which of the following agribusiness operations have you performed work that required you to assess, evaluate, and/or determine the quality, condition, price, demand, and other trade conditions relating to agricultural commodities or products?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data in order to provide factual, unbiased, timely information on supply, demand, price, movement, and trade conditions pertaining to agricultural commodities.
14.
Identifying misleading or false information provided by industry members about supply, demand, price, movement, or other trade conditions pertaining to agricultural commodities or products.
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Resolving complaints, disputes, and appeals of market information disseminated to the media and reported to the public.
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Implementing new or revised procedures, technology, practices, and/or policies in a market news reporting office.
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Have you been employed and have experience with subjects pertaining to the factors and conditions affecting the marketing of fruits and vegetables.
18.
I have direct experience monitoring, compiling, and preparing reports of market information relative to the following trades:
19.
I have compiled and analyzed fruit and vegetable market data pertaining to differences in the commodities:
20.
Which of the following marketing factors have you monitored, quantified, analyzed, and reported for fruit and vegetables?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Collecting fruit and vegetable market information and data from direct observation and/or contact with trade members.
22.
Which of the following indirect sources of information have you researched, analyzed, and considered when compiling and reporting market data pertaining to fruit and vegetable commodities?
23.
I have been responsible for producing and disseminating market news reports to the media for the following commodities:
24.
Which of the following best describes the scope and effect of the fruit and vegetable markets in which you have worked as a market news reporter?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Evaluating large volumes of fruit and vegetable market data to determine which are pertinent, relevant, overstated or understated, and which are accurate and reliable for use in reporting market conditions and news.
26.
Updating and maintaining a statistical price series database for fruit and vegetable commodities where price trends and averages are calculated, analyzed, and reported.
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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.