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USDA plant health job in San Jose
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dwjoh-@cal-ipc.org
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Aug 31, 2009 08:47 PDT
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http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=82951582&sort=rv%2c-dtex&jbf574=AG34&vw=d&re=3&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=agency.aspx&pg=2&AVSDM=2009-08-24+00%3a03%3a00&rc=8&TabNum=1
PPQ Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist)
SALARY RANGE: 36,309.00 - 58,470.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, August 24, 2009
to Tuesday, September 08, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401-05/07
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time TERM - Not to exceed 13 months - may be
extended up to 4 years without reannouncing
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1
vacancy - San Jose, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to all United States
citizens.
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!
About the position
The incumbent is the primary liaison for the Agency on operational
activities in San Jose, CA and works with state officials, other
agencies, colleges and universities and other interested in
activities affected by Agency plant quarantine programs. The
incumbent performs a variety of specialized duties that provide a
comprehensive approach to biosecurity minimizing the risk of
biological and economic damage caused by exotic, non-native plant
and animal organisms to agriculture, natural resources and U.S.
trade initiatives involving overall plant health activities. The
successful accomplishment of these duties is critical to preventing
or reducing potential biological, agricultural, economic and
environmental losses. The duties and functions performed by the
incumbent are vital to the mission of Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)
and its programs to safeguard U.S. agriculture and natural
resources. The major duties include exclusion, complex treatments,
export activities, permitting and compliance and pest detection
activities. The work is conducted at Plant Inspection Stations,
International Ports of Entry and other geographical areas within the
United States.
This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. Appointment may
be extended up to 4 years without reannouncing.
For more details click: Term Appointments
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. For details click:
APHIS Emergency Response
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service
DD214 (Member 4 copy)/veterans' documents for veterans' preference
Must possess a current and valid driver's license
Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - San Jose, CA
MAJOR DUTIES:
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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 duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
The incumbent is responsible for managing multiple program areas
and / or a multi-faceted program, such as: Post entry quarantine,
gypsy moth, biological control, grasshopper / Mormon cricket,
Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), biotechnology, noxious
weeds, boll weevil or other pests for which a program is or will be
developed.
The incumbent provides recommendations to the supervisor and
staff on design and development of guidelines, operational standards
and procedures; drafts proposals or work plans and financial plans
to be used for survey, sampling, control, trace back, regulatory,
methods development and improvement and / or eradication phases of
programs or other projects carried out within their geographical
area of responsibility.
The incumbent is serves as a certifying official for trade
facilitation and Export Certification, interprets foreign quarantine
regulations to facilitate international trade, issues Federal
Phytosanitary Certificates (FPC), ensures proper maintenance of the
fee collection process, interprets and enforces Federal and
parallel State domestic quarantines and regulatory orders
restricting the intrastate movement or shipment of plants, plant
products, animal by-products, and other materials within and out of
the United States.
Plans, conducts and / or supervises various treatments and
remedial measures, such as disinfection, sterilization, fumigation,
hot and cold water treatments, irradiation of regulated articles for
plant and animal pests and diseases, validates treatments and
identifies when regulated sites, facilities and commodities shall be
inspected or re-inspected.
Has a broad range of responsibilities under the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), including review
of permits, seizure of shipments without proper documents,
safeguarding seized or forfeited property and maintains accurate
files on CITES transactions. Prepares and executes compliance
agreements with regulated establishments, cooperators, treatment
facilities, etc.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRADE 5 LEVEL:
A. DEGREE: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource
management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the
position from an accredited college or university. Transcripts
required if qualifying based on this provision.
SELECTIVE FACTOR:
The qualifying degree must have included at least 20 semester hours
in coursework such as agronomy, cell biology, botany, entomology,
forestry, horticulture, mycology, nematology, plant pathology, soil
science or other closely related courses. Applicants who do not
possess or fail to submit documentation of completion of this
requirement will be found not qualified.
OR
B. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-5 GRADE
LEVEL: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in "Selective
Factors" above, plus appropriate experience or additional
education. Transcripts required if qualifying based on this
provision.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL:
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC Applicants must have 1 year of specialized
experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to
the next lower level in the federal service. This experience is
typically in, or related to, the work of the position being filled.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate level
education from an accredited college or university in biological
sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or
related disciplines appropriate to the position. Transcripts
required if qualifying based on this provision.
OR
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: To qualify based on superior
academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a
bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and must meet
certain gpa requirements. for more details click
superior academic achievement
Proof required - submit transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate level
education and specialized experience may be used to meet total
experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of
the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined
with experience. Transcripts required if qualifying based on this
provision.
***If you are found qualified for this position, you will ONLY be
considered at the grade level(s) for which you apply***
For more information on OPM Qualifications, visit:
OPM Qualification Standards
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
Salary:
Range for GS-5: $36,309 to $47,204 (incl. 34.35% locality pay)
Range for GS-7: $44,976 to $58,470 (incl. 34.35% locality pay)
HOW TO APPLY:
A complete on-line application will require the submission of the
following:
Resume and Core Federal Questions
Responses to the vacancy specific questions and/or Knowledge,
Skill, and Ability (KSA) questions
Supporting Documentation which may be required
(See links under Required Documents for more information)
College Transcripts or List of Coursework - MUST be in
English (Key Requirement and/or Education Substitution)
DD-214 and other Veterans' documents (Veterans Preference)
For instructions on using the on-line system click: APPLYING ON-LINE
For information on how to submit your supporting documentation
through our automated hiring system and/or print additional fax
cover sheets click: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
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Click on the following links to see if the supporting documentation
is applicable to you:
Do I need to submit college transcripts?
I attended school at a foreign university. Do I need to submit any
additional documents?
I am applying for Veterans' Preference. What documents do I need to
submit?
I am a displaced or surplus Federal employee. What documents do I
need to submit?
Critical Submission Requirements and Reminders
Help in applying online is available Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time at the number listed in the
Contact information section.
All application materials and supplemental documentation will be
accepted until midnight Eastern Time on the closing date.
Application and supporting documentation will not be accepted
via e-mail.
Fax only documents which are clear and legible. Illegible faxed
documents cannot be used for qualification or verification
purposes.
Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to confirm
receipt of faxed supporting documentation. You should retain
confirmation of a successful fax transmission including the number
of pages successfully transmitted as proof of submission.
If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous
submission, which means the previous document is no longer available
to the human resources office. If you are adding to, rather than
replacing a previous submission, you must fax both the old document
and the new document.
If you are using the system generated fax cover sheet, please
fax to the number listed on the fax cover sheet.
Please be sure to click both [Finished] buttons when completing
an on-line application.
Our online application system is 100% compatible with
Internet Explorer (IE) versions 5.0 and above.
Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy
application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy
announcement. Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will
not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application
packet.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
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Human Resources
Phone: 612-336-3286
Fax: 612-336-3560
Email: Carmen.J-@aphis.usda.gov
--
Doug Johnson, Executive Director
California Invasive Plant Council
www.cal-ipc.org
1442-A Walnut St., #462
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 843-3902
dwjoh-@cal-ipc.org
/Protecting California from invasive plants through research, education and restoration./
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