Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer
2 months ago
**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 duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Manages multiple program areas and/or a multi-faceted program, anticipating and providing solutions for problems in program areas without the direction of the supervisor.
- Provides recommendations to the supervisor and staff on design and development of guidelines, operational standards and procedures.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts all aspects of operational activities, including special programs, newly emerging programs, or operational functions, including pest survey programs and treatments.
- Interprets and enforces Federal and State domestic quarantines and regulatory orders restricting the interstate and intrastate movement or shipment of plants, plant products, or animal byproducts.
- Identifies or verifies identification of noxious weeds and plant pests, such as plant pathogens, insects and nematodes, and plant pest hosts and geographical distribution.
- Provides technical assistance in program operations by tracking program progress and providing reports.
- Participates in public awareness activities, and information-sharing meetings, as well as training and technology transfers to public and private stakeholders.
- Serves as accredited certifying official regarding export certification which includes interpreting foreign quarantine regulations to facilitate international trade.
- Provides specialized inspection, regulation, and clearance of high-risk propagative plant material, plant products, and pest diagnostic identification services.
**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- The incumbent will be required to travel to remote locations at various facilities and may be required to spend extended periods of time at these locations, usually not more than 30 days.
- The incumbent must also be able to travel on a routine basis and be willing to work at odd times, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and shifts.
- The incumbent may be required to maintain certification for the wearing of personal protective equipment, including respirators such as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and maintain a valid pesticide certification.
- Holiday and weekend overtime will occasionally be required.
**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: Courses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours/36 quarter hours), as shown in above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
- **FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL**:In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates:
- Inspecting and certifying agricultural products for the presence of live pests and diseases.
- Providing advice to industry regarding federal importation requirements.
- Inspecting and regulating maritime vessels arriving into the United States.
- Assisting in conducting risk analysis regarding potential threats to agricultural, economic and/or health interests.
**OR** 1 year of graduate-level education in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- **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 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 an
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