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ted on your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position.    In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.To preview questions please click here.BENEFITS:For information on the General Schedule (GS) pay salary charts please click on the following link 2010 Salary and Wages .    Typically new Federal employees with no prior paid Federal civilian experience will start at the lowest step of the salary range for the grade for which they qualify.Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areasYou will not be eligible for benefits under this temporary appointment.OTHER INFORMATION:Condition of Employment As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  Click   here to register or

nalysis to screen for illegal drug usesTravel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any  travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.HOW TO APPLY:To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items:  1.  Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3.  Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.  Click on the button "Apply to this Vacancy" and login to MY USAJOBS.If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" .Your

consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items:  1.  Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3.  Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.  Click on the button "Apply to this Vacancy" and login to MY USAJOBS.If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" .Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.  If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.

pted from United States citizens and nationals. JOB SUMMARY:**********PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT or NURSE PRACTITIONER**********************$10,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS***********************************OPEN UNTIL FILLED**********************Join the team of providers at the Fargo VA Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota.  Enjoy a challenging, interesting and meaningful career by providing the best possible care for our nation's veterans who have risked their lives to protect our freedom.  The Fargo VA Medical Center is one of eleven facilities that make up VISN 23 (MN, ND, SD, NE, & IA) and provides comprehensive primary and secondary care in medicine, surgery and psychiatry.  The Fargo VA provides service to approximately 89,000 veterans in our primary service area, which includes North Dakota and selected counties in northwestern Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota. KEY REQUIREMENTS:Licensure, Certification, or Registration required. Background and/or Security Investigation required

Agronomist/Geography/Range Scientist  (Postdoctoral Research Associate) Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Mandan, NDThe incumbent will use relational databases to manipulate a large existing USDA-NASS Census of Agriculture dataset to evaluate trends in crop diversity in different regions of the US.  The incumbent will also locate other existing datasets from NOAA, NASS and ERS to evaluate potential factors influencing changes in crop diversity and its potential impact.  The incumbent will utilize GIS to develop maps of crop diversity and associated factors at a county level basis. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:This position requires a recent Ph.D in Agricultural Economics/Landscape Ecology/Geography/Statistics/Agronomy/Range Science or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Experience in using relational databases to manipulate large datasets and fa

nts of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.  This position has a positive education requirement.  You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when applying for this position.  If this information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position.  If you are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty.  Application materials will not be returned.Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.  Please visit the Office of Per

OB SUMMARY:The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency and one of the world's premiere scientific organization.  ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority effecting American agriculture.  **ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED OR Closing date: November 3, 2011. **Job Title:  Research Agriculture Scientist/Agriculture Economist/Ecologist/Statistician/Agronomist/Geography/Range Scientist  (Postdoctoral Research Associate) Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Mandan, NDThe incumbent will use relational databases to manipulate a large existing USDA-NASS Census of Agriculture dataset to evaluate trends in crop diversity in different regions of the US.  The incumbent will also locate other existing datasets from NOAA, NASS and ERS to evaluate potential factors influencing changes in crop diversity and

develop maps of crop diversity and associated factors at a county level basis. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:This position requires a recent Ph.D in Agricultural Economics/Landscape Ecology/Geography/Statistics/Agronomy/Range Science or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Experience in using relational databases to manipulate large datasets and familiarity with GIS software is required. Familiarity with agronomy and crop production. Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.  This position has a positive education requirement.  You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when applying for

ram or an accredited Nurse Practitioner training program.Certified by the National Commission on Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).Three years clinical experience and patient managementCurrent ACLS certificationYou must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://

s citizens and nationals. JOB SUMMARY:        PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT                  NURSE PRACTITIONER                            $10,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS                         POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLEDJoin the team of providers at the Fargo VA Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota.  Enjoy a challenging, interesting and meaningful career by providing the best possible care for our nation's veterans who have risked their lives to protect our freedom.  The Fargo VA Medical Center is one of eleven facilities that make up VISN 23 (MN, ND, SD, NE, & IA) and provides comprehensive primary and secondary care in medicine, surgery and psychiatry.  The Fargo VA provides service to approximately 89,000 veterans in our primary service area, which includes North Dakota and selected counties in northwestern Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota. KEY REQUIREMENTS:Licensure, Certification, or Registration required

ILLEDJoin the team of providers at the Fargo VA Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota.  Enjoy a challenging, interesting and meaningful career by providing the best possible care for our nation's veterans who have risked their lives to protect our freedom.  The Fargo VA Medical Center is one of eleven facilities that make up VISN 23 (MN, ND, SD, NE, & IA) and provides comprehensive primary and secondary care in medicine, surgery and psychiatry.  The Fargo VA provides service to approximately 89,000 veterans in our primary service area, which includes North Dakota and selected counties in northwestern Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota. KEY REQUIREMENTS:Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.Background and/or Security Investigation required.Must pass pre-employment examination.Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.U.S. CitizenshipAdditional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Fargo, NDA full-time position is available for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practit

yees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVYou will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLIOpportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligib

ons in ambulatory care, and a 50-bed skilled Restorative Care Unit, which provides rehabilitative and extended care.  Radiology Service offers state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, including digital angiography, CT scanning and mammography.  The Medical Center has an active, dynamic research program, is one of the principal teaching institutions for the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and has accredited residency programs in general internal medicine, surgery, and psychiatry.  It is the primary training site for medical education in nursing, dietetics, pharmacy, laboratory, medical records, social work, and dependency counseling.  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Doctor of Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine.  Must be board eligible/certified.Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the  District of Columbia.Must maintain current ACLS and BLS certifica

d States citizens and nationals. JOB SUMMARY:PHYSICIANS * * * PHYSICIANS *  * PHYSICIANS * * * PHYSICIANS                         EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS                                            These positions will be open until filled.Join the team of providers at this VA Medical Center and enjoy a challenging, interesting and meaningful career by providing the best possible care for our nation's veterans who have risked their lives to protect our freedom.  We are looking for physicians in the following specialties.   Primary duties will be to cover the Emergency Department on a rotational schedule.  Cross cover of inpatient areas during time of increased workload or during absences may be required.  Hospitalist would cover Emergency Department also during times of increased workload if needed.  Emergency Department physicians may also need to respond to codes when on duty.  Tour of duties are 8:00 am