This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/524371900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent serves as a grader at an inspection point, processing facility or area office lab. Assignments may also involve details and/or reassignment to a different geographical area as determined by management.
The incumbent is subject to geographic mobility should a directed reassignment become necessary.
02/13/2019 to 02/21/2019
$35,466 - $57,110 per year
Yakima, WA salary range: $33,394 to $53,773 Per Year
GS 5 - 7
3 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term
Full-Time
Excepted
7
No
No
PW-10410129-19-MM
524371900
In order to qualify for the Agricultural Commodity Grader (Fruit and Vegetable) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
This is an excepted appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate authority. The selectee(s) will be hired for 1 year, with eligibility for non-competitive conversion to full-time conditional or appointment renewal upon successful completion of the Program.
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; or
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. NOTE: You MUST submit supporting academic transcript(s).
In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements above, applicants must possess the experience requirements as follows:
GS-05
Specialized experience: Applicants must have three years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 level of the Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to: 1) analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2) plan and organize work; and 3) communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be reflected in resume.
OR
Education: Completed a four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. You MUST submit supporting academic transcript(s).
OR
Combination: Possess a combination of the type of college education described above and the type of experience described above that totals 100% when combined. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed in above; then determine your education as a percentage of the education listed above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent.You MUST submit supporting academic transcript(s).
GS-7
Specialized Experience: at least one year of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-05 level of the Federal service, performing the following duties: 1) examining product to determine conformance with approved specifications such as grade, weight, packing, and quantity; 2) monitoring plant and processing operations ensuing the plant remains in compliance with regulations; 3) preparing and maintaining reports and records related to plant production data and grading results; and 4) applying standards, regulations, and specifications to determine the grade and/or acceptability of a number of fruit and vegetable products.
Must be reflected in resume.
OR
Education: possess one (1) full year of graduate level education in Agriculture, Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Business, Economics or a related field of study. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full- time study. If that information cannot be determined from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Note: You MUST submit supporting academic transcript(s).
OR
Combination: Possess a combination of the type of graduate education described above and the type of experience described above that totals 100% when combined. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed above; then determine your education as a percentage of the graduate education listed above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent. You MUST submit supporting academic transcript(s).
OR
Superior Academic Achievement: possess a Bachelor's degree AND meet one of the following: (1) grade point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. (2) grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in the applicant's major field of study, or those courses in the applicant's major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. (3) Rank in the upper one-third of the applicant's class in the college, university, or major subdivision. (4) Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. NOTE: You MUST submit supporting academic transcript(s).
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE
ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.
Translated transcripts are required.
Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214; official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient or claiming military spouse preference, you must submit a Standard Form 15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your score may be lowered and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. Candidates placed in the "Best Qualified" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager for further review and consideration.You will be rated based on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) or competencies:
1. Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional (Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section)
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Transcripts (include your name, college name/address, type of degree, major, date degree conferred, courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, G.P.A. etc.), if qualifying based on education
4. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire, which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10410129
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
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* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You will be notified of your application status during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status". The process may take up to 6 weeks.The four points of notification are:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/524371900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division is responsible for developing U.S. grade standards and providing inspection, grading, certification, and audit-based services nation-wide on a user-fee basis for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables and related products. SCI Division coordinates Federal and Federal-State terminal market and shipping point inspections for fresh fruits and vegetables and maintains cooperative agreements with individual States and Puerto Rico to meet the needs of these programs. SCI Division develops and conducts training in support of these inspection and audit- based programs. SCI Division also provides services including information coordination and label review services in support of USDA feeding programs. SCI Division is also responsible for Government-wide development and coordination of Commercial Item Descriptions for foods.
SCI Division Area Offices deliver Division services to applicants within the individual office's designated geographic area of coverage. Services are provided by area office inspection personnel under the supervision of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC), the Assistant Officer-in-Charge (AOIC), and possibly a Sub-area Supervisor (SAS).