- Position Title
- Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Agreements & Orders)
- Agency
- Agricultural Marketing Service
- Announcement Number
- RG-12445596-24-SC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 20, 2024 to Wednesday, July 3, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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?
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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?
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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 shared 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.
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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.
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Which of the following best describes your recent graduate status?
Assessment 1
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GS-9 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
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GS-11 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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.
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I have had responsibility to develop materials, presentations, or other information designed to promote agricultural commodities, products, or programs.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Using information resources to extract information used to develop reports, documents, presentation, etc. concerning the marketing of agricultural products.
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I have direct experience and am proficient at performing the following functions concerning the marketing of agricultural commodities:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I have interpreted and applied business procedures, laws, and/or regulations pertaining to agricultural marketing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Researching and evaluating economic business data for consistency with program requirements.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
I have direct experience participating in or leading formal board or committee meetings including administering protocol e.g., meetings of school, city, community orgnizations or similar organizations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Developing committee, department, program or board budgets.
12.
Preparing a written report of research results for use by others for information and guidance.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I have prepared written reports to communicate agricultural marketing data for the purpose of forecasting and projecting results given different or varying market conditions, circumstances, and assumptions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Preparing written briefing materials and reports on agricultural marketing trends, issues, and policies.
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I have direct experience and am proficient at extracting information from the following sources to obtain data I have used to develop reports, documents, and/or presentations:
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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.