- Position Title
- Entomologist (Identifier)
- Agency
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Announcement Number
- DE-12378060-24-PQ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 12, 2024 to Thursday, April 18, 2024
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're willing to have your name, application material, and assessment results share to be considered for additional, similar positions. There is no guarantee of for further consideration.
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.
Basic Requirement - Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Identifying organisms using accepted classification/taxonomic guidelines in one or more of the following groups: forest pest insects such as bark beetles, cerambycid beetles, buprestid beetles, siricid wasps and leaf-feeding lepiodoptera.
3.
Proficient at identifying members of the following plant pest groups:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Preparing microscopic slide mounts of plant materials, arthropods, other invertebrates, fungi and/or other plant pathogens to facilitate examination and identification.
5.
Using a compound and/or dissecting microscope to examine glass slide preparations and/or other minute specimens to determine the presence of and aid in the identification of plants, arthropods, other invertebrates, fungi and/or other plant pathogens.
6.
Determining the significance (actual or potential impact on U.S. health, agricultural, and/or economic interests) of identified plant pests.
7.
Developed, properly preserved, and maintained reference collections of the following types of biological specimens:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Developing and maintaining reference materials/files used by yourself and others to obtain information concerning plant pests and/or pathogens and related information such as taxonomy, hosts, life cycle forms, distribution, etc.
9.
Performed support of a research project concerning a scientific and/or technical topic.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Conducting risk analyses concerning the entry into and/or spread within the U.S. of plant pests, plant pathogens, and/or noxious plants.
11.
Conducting inspections of crops, ecological habitats, plants or plant products in commerce, transport vehicles/ships/planes, and/or facilities to detect the presence of plant pests, diseases, and/or infestations identified to be existing or potential risks to U.S. agricultural or economic interests.
12.
Applying plant protection quarantine guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations concerning plants, plant pests, and plant pathogens to determine the need for regulatory action and/or quarantine of shipments of goods imported into or transported within the U.S..
13.
Providing guidance and/or information to stakeholders/cooperators on how to detect the presence of plant pests on goods imported into or transported within the U.S. that are a potential risk to U.S. agricultural or economic interests.
14.
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.