- Agency
- USDA - APHIS
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Job Category
- Full Time Positions
- Salary
- $49,730 to $64,644 per year
- Last Date to Apply
- 07/13/2020
- Website
- https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/572735100
- Description
- If selected you will be responsible to identify and verify prohibited and/or non-compliant imported products found at ports of entry and in commerce which are regulated under the import requirements of the Plant Protection Act and the Animal Health Act. 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: Operational planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of operations in the areas of smuggling interdiction and trade compliance. Conducts analysis for risk assessments and identification of modes of entry and distribution of prohibited import and other quarantine products. Plans commerce (retail and wholesale establishments) inspections, surveys, import cargo trade verification and public outreach. Collects information, compiles statistics, develops case reports, and inputs data in applicable systems. Provides written reports to management on operations and field activities, and conducts formal briefings. Technical leader that provides operational guidance to investigators, as well as to officials in other Federal agencies, state cooperators, industry and local law enforcement officials.
- Qualifications
- To qualify, you MUST meet all program and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following requirements; Completed all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years. Individuals who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend more than 6 years from the date on which the requirements for the academic course of study were met. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree in 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, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE: Applicants must meet the following specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that demonstrates experience with, or knowledge of: Pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures of agricultural quarantine principles and biological and scientific principles, techniques of collection and identification. Researching, interpreting and applying regulations for the importation of agricultural commodities/food products. Prevention and mitigation of plant and/or animal pests, diseases, and invasive species. OR successful completion of at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines directly related to the work of this 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 must meet certain GPA requirements. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. 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.
- Job Number
- 181
- Contact Person
- APHIS Human Resources
- Contact Phone
- 612-336-3227
- Contact eMail
- MRP.Application.Help@usda.gov