Wildlife Biologist (Airport Wildlife Biologist)
Company Name:
Department Of Agriculture
US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Term Full-Time
This position serves the APHIS Hawaii Wildlife Services (WS) Program by performing assignments involving program management and administration. The work primarily involves the reduction of wildlife hazards at airports throughout Hawaii as well as the cessation, alleviation, or mitigation of problems caused by birds, carnivores, and rodents in other urban and/or rural environments.
This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. (Appointment may be extended up to 4 years without re-announcing.) 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
US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to satisfactory completion of one year trial period. Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application. Position is subject to random and applicant drug testing. USCITIZEN SSR 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:
Work involves assisting airports on the island of Oahu, Honolulu County, and privately-owned and military installations to reduce wildlife hazards to aircraft through technical assistance and/or direct control.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other agencies, organizations, institutions, industry groups, and individuals in meeting program needs and goals and represents WS at meetings, conferences, and workshops with these groups.
Gathers, compiles, and evaluates damage hazards caused by various wildlife species; conducts animal damage control activities; and provides technical assistance to the public, where there is a demonstrated need consistent with the planned use of any given area, to prevent or reduce economic loss to property or agriculture or to protect human health and safety.
Assists customers in obtaining migratory bird depredation permits, when migratory birds are causing significant damage to property, agriculture, natural resources, and human health and safety.
Drafts documents by NEPA, including categorical exclusions and environmental assessments at the project level.
Recommends areas for potential research or involvement in wildlife damage problems in the community and prepares required scientific and administrative program reports.
May be asked to provide technical supervision and/or guidance to lower-graded employees.
Collects biological specimens for wildlife disease sampling purposes.
Special Conditions:
Satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Must qualify in the use of firearms after appointment and will be required to carry and use firearms in the performance of the duties of this position.
Work is performed in both office and field locations. There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomfort (e.g. adverse weather conditions, noisy environments) and extensive vehicle travel.
Incumbent will be exposed to hazardous situations, including application of toxicants.
Work requires moderately strenuous physical exertion, including lifting moderate weights; walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or similar activities; and average agility and dexterity.
Position requires a flexible schedule, working odd hours, and frequent weekend work.
To fulfill laboratory requirements in this position, proof of vaccinations including boosters may be required as a condition of employment.
Incumbent must be a qualified airport wildlife biologist per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-36.
The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job related competencies have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of the following categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
General Administrative and Technical Skills
Knowledge of Wildlife and Wildlife Behavior
Managing Wildlife Damage
Wildlife Disease Management
Communication Skills - Interpersonal, Oral, and Written
We will review your application, including the online Occupational Questionnaire, to ensure you meet the job requirements and assess your ability to perform this job. Before any certificate can be issued to the selecting official, the resume and supporting documents are reviewed to ensure that (a) minimum qualification requirements are met and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your answers will be verified against information provided in your online resume and application. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
Note : If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can / will be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.
To view the application form, visit:
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree in biological science that included at least 30 semester hours of coursework in wildlife subjects. This course work must have included - at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects such as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in zoology subjects such as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (excess wildlife courses may be used to meet zoology requirements where appropriate); AND at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences; OR
B. Combination of Education and Experience equivalent to a major in biological science with education, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Experience may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors and includes
Planning and carrying out wildlife damage control operations in a variety of settings.
Working in close cooperation with federal, state, and other agencies and organizations to ensure that control methods are efficient, selective, and based on sound biological and ecological principles.
Modifying and/or adapting established damage control techniques to meet local conditions and address specific environmental, economic, or political considerations.
Communicating orally and in writing with individuals and small groups to coordinate and document wildlife service activities.
FOR THE GS-5 LEVEL: Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for this grade level.
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENT, FOR THE GS-7 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Planning and directing an effective and selective cooperative animal damage control program.
Experience with program-related agency policy, procedures, and statutory requirements.
Experience recognizing critical trends related to wildlife resource management and its development.
Experience with animal damage control techniques and methods, including toxicants, aversive agents, auditor devices, mechanical devices, and environmental controls to develop appropriate and effective control strategies.
Communicating orally and in writing to coordinate and promote program activities with interested and/or affected groups and organizations to prepare educational and publicity material and reports.
Experience with human behavior and supervisory techniques to effectively supervise and train employees.
OR Oneyear or 18 semester hours of graduate level education in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or wildlife ecology.
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
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
You are qualifying for the position based on education.
You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement.
This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. For more information on submitting transcripts, click:Transcripts
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. To learn more about combining education and experience for this series, click the following:Combining Education and Experience for Professional and Scientific Positions
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. The following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at . It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. In addition, your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).
Step 3: Click Apply Online and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Update Application to continue.
You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience including the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.
College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or used as a substitute for specialized experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. All education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved organization. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at . All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if claiming Veterans' Preference. Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit a VA Letter and an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current active duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
Other required documents may include:
CTAP/ICTAP Required Documentation Reduction-In-Force: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; AND most recent performance evaluation; AND SF-50 demonstrating your separation or the position you will be separated from.
Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held. Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.
NOTE: 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 upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an email acknowledging: 1) the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, 2) if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and 3) if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility to include your most recent performance appraisal, SF-50 showing the full performance level or career ladder of your current or previous position, and proof of eligibility such as a RIF separation notice or letter from OPM/your agency. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if achieving a rating of 85 or above. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at (voice and TDD).
Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-VERIFY' system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
/Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Agriculture
US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Term Full-Time
This position serves the APHIS Hawaii Wildlife Services (WS) Program by performing assignments involving program management and administration. The work primarily involves the reduction of wildlife hazards at airports throughout Hawaii as well as the cessation, alleviation, or mitigation of problems caused by birds, carnivores, and rodents in other urban and/or rural environments.
This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. (Appointment may be extended up to 4 years without re-announcing.) 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
US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to satisfactory completion of one year trial period. Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application. Position is subject to random and applicant drug testing. USCITIZEN SSR 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:
Work involves assisting airports on the island of Oahu, Honolulu County, and privately-owned and military installations to reduce wildlife hazards to aircraft through technical assistance and/or direct control.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other agencies, organizations, institutions, industry groups, and individuals in meeting program needs and goals and represents WS at meetings, conferences, and workshops with these groups.
Gathers, compiles, and evaluates damage hazards caused by various wildlife species; conducts animal damage control activities; and provides technical assistance to the public, where there is a demonstrated need consistent with the planned use of any given area, to prevent or reduce economic loss to property or agriculture or to protect human health and safety.
Assists customers in obtaining migratory bird depredation permits, when migratory birds are causing significant damage to property, agriculture, natural resources, and human health and safety.
Drafts documents by NEPA, including categorical exclusions and environmental assessments at the project level.
Recommends areas for potential research or involvement in wildlife damage problems in the community and prepares required scientific and administrative program reports.
May be asked to provide technical supervision and/or guidance to lower-graded employees.
Collects biological specimens for wildlife disease sampling purposes.
Special Conditions:
Satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Must qualify in the use of firearms after appointment and will be required to carry and use firearms in the performance of the duties of this position.
Work is performed in both office and field locations. There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomfort (e.g. adverse weather conditions, noisy environments) and extensive vehicle travel.
Incumbent will be exposed to hazardous situations, including application of toxicants.
Work requires moderately strenuous physical exertion, including lifting moderate weights; walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or similar activities; and average agility and dexterity.
Position requires a flexible schedule, working odd hours, and frequent weekend work.
To fulfill laboratory requirements in this position, proof of vaccinations including boosters may be required as a condition of employment.
Incumbent must be a qualified airport wildlife biologist per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-36.
The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job related competencies have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of the following categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
General Administrative and Technical Skills
Knowledge of Wildlife and Wildlife Behavior
Managing Wildlife Damage
Wildlife Disease Management
Communication Skills - Interpersonal, Oral, and Written
We will review your application, including the online Occupational Questionnaire, to ensure you meet the job requirements and assess your ability to perform this job. Before any certificate can be issued to the selecting official, the resume and supporting documents are reviewed to ensure that (a) minimum qualification requirements are met and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your answers will be verified against information provided in your online resume and application. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
Note : If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can / will be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.
To view the application form, visit:
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree in biological science that included at least 30 semester hours of coursework in wildlife subjects. This course work must have included - at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects such as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in zoology subjects such as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (excess wildlife courses may be used to meet zoology requirements where appropriate); AND at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences; OR
B. Combination of Education and Experience equivalent to a major in biological science with education, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Experience may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors and includes
Planning and carrying out wildlife damage control operations in a variety of settings.
Working in close cooperation with federal, state, and other agencies and organizations to ensure that control methods are efficient, selective, and based on sound biological and ecological principles.
Modifying and/or adapting established damage control techniques to meet local conditions and address specific environmental, economic, or political considerations.
Communicating orally and in writing with individuals and small groups to coordinate and document wildlife service activities.
FOR THE GS-5 LEVEL: Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for this grade level.
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENT, FOR THE GS-7 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Planning and directing an effective and selective cooperative animal damage control program.
Experience with program-related agency policy, procedures, and statutory requirements.
Experience recognizing critical trends related to wildlife resource management and its development.
Experience with animal damage control techniques and methods, including toxicants, aversive agents, auditor devices, mechanical devices, and environmental controls to develop appropriate and effective control strategies.
Communicating orally and in writing to coordinate and promote program activities with interested and/or affected groups and organizations to prepare educational and publicity material and reports.
Experience with human behavior and supervisory techniques to effectively supervise and train employees.
OR Oneyear or 18 semester hours of graduate level education in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or wildlife ecology.
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
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
You are qualifying for the position based on education.
You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement.
This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. For more information on submitting transcripts, click:Transcripts
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. To learn more about combining education and experience for this series, click the following:Combining Education and Experience for Professional and Scientific Positions
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. The following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at . It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. In addition, your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).
Step 3: Click Apply Online and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Update Application to continue.
You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience including the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.
College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or used as a substitute for specialized experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. All education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved organization. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at . All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if claiming Veterans' Preference. Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit a VA Letter and an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current active duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
Other required documents may include:
CTAP/ICTAP Required Documentation Reduction-In-Force: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; AND most recent performance evaluation; AND SF-50 demonstrating your separation or the position you will be separated from.
Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held. Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.
NOTE: 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 upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an email acknowledging: 1) the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, 2) if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and 3) if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility to include your most recent performance appraisal, SF-50 showing the full performance level or career ladder of your current or previous position, and proof of eligibility such as a RIF separation notice or letter from OPM/your agency. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if achieving a rating of 85 or above. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at (voice and TDD).
Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-VERIFY' system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
/Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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