Agriculturist (Containment Scientist) / Agriculturist (Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service • United States, United States • 10h ago

Summary This position will serve as an Agriculturist (Containment Scientist) or Agriculturist (Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist) who will lead implementation and adhere to Plant Protection and Quarantine policies for permitting and evaluating containment of regulated pests and organisms, provider of policy and program support to plant health programs. Responsibilities 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: Reviews draft permits and associated documents to ensure that permit conditions are appropriate and sufficient to prevent the escape of regulated articles. Reviews and evaluates scientific documents, construction proposals, standard operating procedures and inspection reports. Consultant and advisor to other Animal Plant Health Inspection Service officials concerning quarantine requirements. Recommends changes in program policy and procedures. Informs Plant Protection and Quarantine officials of individual/team activities results that may impact the planning, development, and administration of other agency programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: post high school education with courses equivalent to a major, which is defined as 24 semester/36 quarter hours, in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Accomplished in developing, adjusting, and applying regulatory and operational policies, guidelines, and procedures. Experience supporting report development and updating procedures based on knowledge of regulatory procedures, laws, and compliance requirements. Knowledge of federal statutes, regulations, and agency policies governing plant protection, quarantine, and containment. Experience providing recommendations on containment measures for plant pests or pathogens in laboratories, greenhouses, or field environments. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Please see above for education requirement information. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be well qualified, which means having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies that exceed the minimum qualification requirements for this position. CTAP/ICTAP applicants may be required to take a manual assessment and must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection. Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

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