General Federal Employment Information:
Download the OF306
& OF612 in PDF format to apply for a job opening
at NPARL.
Available Positions:
1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN - PLANTS (Closed:
9/12/2005)
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY: Send a resume, Curriculum vitae, Optional
Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or SF-171, to the Contact
address listed below. The following information is required to evaluate
applicant qualifications and to determine if applicants meet legal
requirements for Federal employment:
- Announcement number, title, and grade(s) for the
position
- Full name, mailing address (including zip code) and day and
evening phone numbers (with area code)
- Social security number
- Identify country of citizenship (U.S. citizenship is required)
- Veterans' Preference (If applicable--see Veterans Preference below
for required forms and documentation)
- Highest Federal civilian grade held (if applicable)
- Current Federal employees must submit their most recent
performance appraisal.
- Current Federal employees and reinstatement eligibles should
submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, to verify
competitive eligibility.
- Highest education level achieved. Specify:
-- Name, city, state, zip code (if known)
-- Date or expected date (month/year) of completion of degree
requirements
-- Type of degree received
-- Graduates of foreign universities must include proof of
foreign education equivalency to an accredited U.S.
college/university
- Copy of college transcripts or list of college
courses (if required under QUALIFICATIONS or if applicable to the
position).
- Paid and nonpaid work experience related to the position. For each
work experience include:
-- Job title
-- Series/grade (if Federal employment)
-- Duties and accomplishments
-- Employer's name and address
-- Supervisor's name and address
-- Starting and ending dates
-- Hours per week
-- Salary
-- Indicate if we may contact current supervisor/employer
- Job-related:
-- Training courses (title and year)
-- Skills (e.g., other languages, typing speed, computer
software/hardware, tools, etc.)
-- Certificates/licenses (current)
-- Honors, awards, and special accomplishments
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- All status candidates who wish to be considered
under both alternative merit promotion and non-status competitive
examining must submit two (2) complete applications. When only one
(1) application is received, it will be considered under the
alternative merit promotion procedures if the applicant is a current
or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility.
- Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of
their experience, education, and accomplishments. This may include
factors such as number of credits in directly related subjects,
grade point average, relatedness of work experience, and any other
evidence of ability to do the work of the position. For current and
former Federal employees, the performance evaluation may also be
taken into consideration. Please be sure that your application or
resume contains all of the information we need to determine if you
are well qualified.
- This position is being filled in accordance with the Alternative
Merit Promotion system. All merit promotion principles remain in
effect.
- Relocation Expenses: Payment of relocation expenses will be
determined in accordance with P&P 412.5 Recruitment and Retention
Incentives and Other Special Pay, Sections 6 and 7, which may be
found at www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/empopp.htm
and click on Policy on Payment of Relocation Expenses under General
Information.
- USDA surplus/Federal displaced employees must
submit documentary evidence of eligibility. Well qualified surplus
and displaced employees within the local commuting area will receive
selection priority as provided by OPM regulations. Well-qualified
means the applicant meets the basic qualification and eligibility
requirements and all selective placement factors; is rated above
minimally qualified against the knowledge, skills, and abilities or
quality criteria; and is able to satisfactorily perform the duties
of the position upon entry. Applicants must submit the following:
-- a copy of their RIF Separation Notice (for
displaced employees) OR Certification of Expected Separation or
other documentation identifying you as surplus;
-- evidence of full performance level of current position;
-- a copy of their most recent performance appraisal; and
-- a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, to verify reassignment eligibility.
- Males over age 18 who were born after December 31,
1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (or
have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.
- Financial Disclosure. Federal employees are subject to
prohibitions against officially dealing with outside organizations
in which they have a financial interest. The incumbent of this
position:
[ ] will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within
30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually
thereafter.
[ X ] may be required to submit a financial disclosure report.
- If applications do not contain all of the requested information,
applicants may lose consideration for the job.
- If applicants make a false statement in any part of their
application, they may not be hired; may be fired after they begin
work; or may be fined or jailed.
- Applicants will not be notified of the status of their application
until a final selection has been made.
- Applications submitted via Government envelopes will not be
accepted.
- APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE
ANNOUNCEMENT
SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES: If you meet the basic eligibility
requirements and you are eligible for a noncompetitive appointment (a
list of who may be eligible for noncompetitive appointments can be found
at www.usajobs.opm.gov/a1.htm, please indicate the type of special
appointment you are seeking on your application and follow all other
instructions in this announcement. If you do not indicate the type of
special appointment you are seeking, you will be considered under
competitive procedures. If you wish to be considered under both
noncompetitive and competitive procedures, please submit two (2)
complete applications.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If applicants served on active duty in the
United States military and were separated under honorable conditions,
they may be eligible for veterans' preference. To claim 5-point
veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214, Certificate
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility.
To claim 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15, Application for
10-Point Veterans Preference, plus the documentation required by that
form. For further details, call the U.S. Office of Personnel Management
(OPM) at 478-757-3000 or TDD 478-744-2299. Select "Federal Employment
Policies and Procedures" then Veterans Preference and Special Hiring
Authorities for Veterans."
EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis
of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability,
political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.
(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with
disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program
information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice or TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202)720-5964 (voice or
TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to
applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have
questions/concerns regarding reasonable accommodation and/or
accessibility for any part of the application and hiring process, please
contact Sue Dixon, ARS, Civil Rights Staff, 202-690-0372 or DC Relay
Service: 202-855-1234 (TDD). The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
CONTACT:
For a copy of this vacancy announcement and/or applications forms, call
301-504-1482.
For specific questions regarding this vacancy only, call: Thomas G.
Shanower 406-433-9405
Name and phone number of Servicing Human Resources Specialist : Jody C.
Shelton 301-504-1573
Submit applications to:
Jody C. Shelton
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Human Resources Division
ATTN: ARS-X3W-3401
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Stop 5106
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
FAX applications to: 301-504-1535
E-MAIL applications to: scirecruit@ars.usda.gov (If submitting
applications via E-mail, be sure to mail or fax other required
documentation such as college transcripts, SF-50, most recent
performance appraisal, and/or DD-214/SF-15 separately and include the
vacancy announcement number of the position.)
For employment information and current job opportunities:
INTERNET ADDRESS: www.ars.usda.gov
DIAL-A-VACANCY: 301-504-1482
DC RELAY SERVICE: 202-855-1234 (TDD)
