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Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service |
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Melbourne, FL, FL
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Sub Agency: Marketing & Regulatory Programs
Job Announcement Number:
24PQ-2008-0132
Plant Protection Technician
SALARY RANGE: 28,862.00 - 46,478.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 07, 2008
to Tuesday, January 22, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0421-05/07POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Term Appointment not to exceed 13 Months - May be extended up to 4 years
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Melbourne, FL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This announcement is open to all United States citizens.
***Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to confirm
receipt of either faxed or mailed application packages.You should
retain the e-mail confirmation of received fax or any certified mail
receipt as proof of submission.
JOB SUMMARY:
You can make a difference!The U.S. Department of Agriculture's
(USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright,
energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and
international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect
the health and care of animals and plants in the United States.MRP
offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the
workplace.We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an
organization that protects the health and agriculture of the
American people.Join our team!
Location:Plant Protection and Quarantine,
Eastern Region,
Melbourne, FL
Salary:Range for GS-05:$29,655 to $38,546 (incl. 12.64% locality pay)
Range for GS-06:$29,862 to $37,519 (incl. 12.64% locality pay)
Range for GS-07:$35,752 to $46,478 (incl. 12.64% locality pay)
****Please note that the salary amounts reflect the 2007 pay scale
and do not include the 2008 increase****
APHIS is an emergency response agency.This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to
participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support
emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS.It
is difficult to predict the frequency with which such emergency
situations may occur - and could range from several emergencies in a
year to none over the course of many years.In the event that you
are called upon to support an emergency program, this may require
irregular working hours, including overtime, and may include duties
other than those specified in your official position description.
While some emergency program support assignments may be able to be
performed at the employee's current duty station, in other cases
employees may be asked to go on-site to a temporary duty station
location.In addition, it may be necessary for employees to
participate in multiple rotations to an emergency program
assignment.Attempts will be made to keep disruption to the
employee to a minimum.
This is a TERM appointment not to exceed 13 months and could last up
to 4 years. (Appointment may be extended without re-announcing.)It
does not confer all of the benefits usually associated with the
competitive service such as tenure, transfer privileges, and
retention rights during a reduction-in-force.However, the selectee
will be entitled to health and life insurance benefits, retirement
benefits and leave accrual.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment, a background investigation is required.
Send Mail to:
Marketing & Regulatory Programs
100 N. 6th Street
Butler Square Bldg, 5th Floor, Suite 510 C
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-336-3560
For questions about this job:
Human Resources
Phone: 612-336-3286
Fax: 612-336-3560
Email: Carmen.J.Walton@aphis.usda.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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24PQ-2008-0132
Plant Protection Technician
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Qualifications:To qualify, you MUST meet all qualification requirements by the
closing date of the announcement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GS-5/6/7 GRADE LEVELS:
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in
level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in
the Federal service.Qualifying specialized experience must have
provided familiarity with the methods, procedures, and techniques
involved in inspecting, detecting, identifying, eradicating,
suppressing, or controlling plant pests, and in the enforcement of
Federal and State quarantines.Examples of qualifying specialized
experience include:
* Inspecting nursery plants for the presence of a specific plant
pest.
* Surveying areas for specific plant pests or for the presence of
alternate plant hosts.
* Developing rough maps showing control or eradication treatment
completed, areas surveyed, or pest finds located.
* Performing survey control or eradication procedures in a local
pest control program.
* Answering questions regarding plant pest control procedures,
harmful side-effects of pesticides to other living organisms, etc.
* Inspecting vehicles in the enforcement of plant quarantine
regulations.
* Performing laboratory work involved with raising and/or
sterilizing various insects.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THE GS-5 GRADE LEVEL:
Successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school
leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university, that included at least 16 semester hours in courses such
as biology, plant pathology, entomology, zoology, botany, forestry,
chemistry, agriculture or physics, is fully qualifying.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THE GS-6 GRADE LEVEL:
Successful completion of six full months of graduate education, that
included at least 9 semester hours in courses such as biology, plant
pathology, entomology, zoology, botany, forestry, chemistry,
agriculture or physics.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL:
Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate education that
included at least 18 semester hours in courses such as biology,
plant pathology, entomology, zoology, botany, forestry, chemistry,
agriculture or physics.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-5/6/7 GRADE
LEVELS:
Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education
and experience may be used to meet the total qualification
requirements (applicants must have appropriate amount of coursework
in courses such as biology, plant pathology, entomology, zoology,
botany, forestry, chemistry, agriculture or physics).
For more information on OPM Qualifications, visit:
OPM Qualification Standards http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/
***If you are found qualified for this position, you will ONLY be
considered at the grade level(s) for which you applied***
Special Conditions:...Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective
Service.
...Subject to satisfactory completion of one year trial period.
...As a condition of employment, a background investigation is
required for this position.
...Travel (e.g., 3-5 nights per month) may be required.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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An automated scoring system will be used to initially rank
applicants based on their answers to the vacancy specific
questions.Your self-determined rating, narrative responses, and
resume will then be reviewed.The final rating will be determined
based on all the information provided in the application package.
Please ensure your resume and narrative responses provide enough
detail to support your answers to the vacancy specific questions.To preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
24PQ-2008-0132
Plant Protection Technician
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Melbourne, FL
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Duties:The duties described are for the full-performance level.At
developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited
scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
The incumbent serves as a technician for Plant Protection and
Quarantine (PPQ).The incumbent is assigned a geographic area for
which they have responsibility for helping PPQ Officers with the
planning, coordinating and directing the survey, control, and
regulatory functions for PPQ programs, including biocontrol and
biotechnology activities.
The major duties and responsibilities of this position include, but
are not limited to, the following:Participates fully with the
supervisor in planning, scheduling, and coordinating survey and
control measures conducted within their assigned area by furnishing
specific information about their work area that will allow
successful program accomplishment.Inspects and surveys properties
for the presence of harmful plants, insects and plant diseases.
Directs and/or conducts approved control and eradication measures
including the adoption of cultural practices, sanitation measures,
biological controls, and the application of herbicides,
insecticides, nematicide, and fungicides in proper proportion or
dosages.Enforces Federal and/or State plant quarantines and
regulatory orders which restrict movement of plants, plant products,
and equipment into or out of regulated areas.Maintains daily
records of inspection work, control measures and regulatory
procedures applied.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
24PQ-2008-0132
Plant Protection Technician
BENEFITS:
Eligibility for employee benefits depends on your type of appointment
and your tour of duty (work schedule).Generally, you must be hired
on a permanent basis and have a regular full or part-time work
schedule.
Some of the benefits for which you may be entitled are:
Federal Employees Retirement System
Thrift Savings Plan
Federal Employees Health Benefits
Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Federal Long Term Care Insurance
For more information on these and many other benefits, go to:
Federal Employee Benefits
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/hr/job_opportunities/job_op_benefits.
shtml
OTHER INFORMATION:
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What are the Qualification Requirements for CTAP Applicants?For information regarding CTAP eligibility click on the link below:
Career Transition Assistance Programs
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/hr/job_opportunities/usajobs.shtml
If you follow the above link, at the website click on [Applicants]
and then [Career Transition Assistance Programs]
Additional InformationMore than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within
90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination
in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political
beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.(Not all
prohibited bases apply to all programs).
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication of program information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc) should contact:USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-
2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write:USDA, Director,
Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-
5964 (voice or TDD).USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The
decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-
by-case basis.
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