Supervisory Agriculturist (State Plant Health Director )

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service • Bay Minette, AL • 2h ago

Summary If selected for this position, you will be responsible for APHIS scientific and administrative plant regulatory activities within the state, to include: pest and disease risk analysis; exclusion and prevention effective export certification program for plant products and animal by-products, design and implementation of survey programs, eradication of pest or disease outbreaks; and conducting regulatory programs for domestic pests. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Oversees the identification of plant pest pathways through analysis and utilization of risk data. Contribute to effective outreach programs to importers, travelers and industry on importation requirements. Directs/administers federal export certification program for plants, plant products, and animal by-products within the state. Cooperates with State Plant Regulatory Officials (SPRO) to develop and document state emergency management plans. Determines strategies to control or manage invasive species based on risk and data analysis, chemical or biological control, and availability of funding. Manages all administrative and programmatic activities while complying with appropriate Federal and state regulations and guidelines. Manages all facets of personnel, finance and property management for the assigned state. 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 in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, entomology, 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate the below: 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: Assembling and leading a team of employees to respond to plant pest and disease outbreaks. Establishing consensus to ensure support for pest management programs by employees and external stakeholders. Managing fiscal and human resources including work unit or program budgets, employee and labor relations, and overall employee performance management. Defining objectives, interpreting policies, and determining their effect on program needs while independently planning, designing, and carrying out the required work and serving as a technical authority. Performing assignments that involve initiating, formulating and planning, as well as executing major studies, or continuing specialized projects for a plant pest and disease program. 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. 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 qualification 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 rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

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