Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Full time

**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.
- Duties are performed at Plant Inspection Stations, International Ports of Entry, and other geographical areas within the United States. The duties may include, but are not limited to:

- Provide specialized inspection, regulation and clearance of propagative plant material, plant products and pest diagnostic identification services at plant inspection stations and other facilities.
- Interpret and enforce Federal and State domestic quarantines and regulatory orders restricting the inter/intra-state movement of plants, plant products, animal byproduct and other materials.
- Plan, conduct, and/or supervise various treatments such as disinfection, sterilization, fumigation, cold treatment, hot water treatment, irradiation for plant and animal pests and diseases.
- Manage multiple program areas such as: post entry quarantine, biological control, gypsy moth, grasshopper/cricket, noxious weeds, boll weevil, or other pests.
- Review permits, conduct inspections, prepare and execute compliance agreements, enforce policies regarding quarantine, and identify inspection sites.
- Serve as accredited certifying officials regarding export certification for trade facilitation.
- Track the progress and submit reports regarding program operations in specific geographical area assigned.

**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.
- This position may have unique physical requirements, if you are asked in for an interview please address any questions at that time.
- 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.
- Must be able to travel on a routine basis and be willing to work at odd times, including overtime, weekends, holidays and shifts.
- Incumbents 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.
- Work is done in offices and a variety of outdoor locations, including isolated rural areas. Employees may experience discomfort due to adverse weather conditions, high noise levels, pesticides and working around agricultural or industrial equipment.

**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 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:

- Carrying out survey measures for the presence and extent of plant diseases and/or insects which includes visual surveys (e.g. baggage, trees, cargo), deploying and monitoring survey traps, and/or inspecting routine agricultural products for import/export.
- Enforcing Federal and/or State regulatory orders to restrict movement, and/or issuing certificates permitting movement of plants, plant products, and equipment into or out of regulated areas, and/or ensuring that prohibited material is seized and disposed of in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintaining daily records of inspection work, control measures and regulatory procedures applied; preparing reports and maps on the activities and accomplishments within the assigned area; and/or entering data to support inspection, fumigation, phytosanitary certificate issuance, identification, and survey.

**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 nati

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