400 Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences Federal Government Jobs

line application process allows applicants to submit employment information that can be printed for personal use and saved and/or edited on the website for future use. The application process contains all the data elements that are required for resumes submitted for federal employment and may be submitted electronically. OR b. Apply by Scannable Questionnaire: This Questionnaire requires completion of a scannable form. You must request the instructions and form and submit the scannable application form and supporting documentation by mail. Locations and their codes will be listed in the application package. A facsimile of the scannable form cannot be accepted. 2. Eligibility Information: The following documents must be electronically attached to your application to verify your eligibility and basic qualifications. Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification. a. If you are claiming 5-point veterans preference, you must submit a DD-214, Member 4 copy.

arOPEN PERIOD:Friday, March 25, 2011 to Friday, September 30, 2011SERIES & GRADE:GS-0462-08/09POSITION INFORMATION:Full Time Permanent - No time limitPROMOTION POTENTIAL:09DUTY LOCATIONS:20 vacancies - Throughout the NationWHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:US citizensJOB SUMMARY:Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=YDZYC.KEY REQUIREMENTS:See Other Information.Additional Duty Location Info:20 vacancies - Throughout the NationDUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)This position is established in a Geographic Area Coordination Center and serves as a Logistics Coordinator i

/problem scenario is there, if so, click on that item to see what it tells you, if you don't see your specific situation stated there, click on the email support and send ADS an email. They will get back to you in a reasonably short amount of time.Please check Job Posting Information, Summary, for the area of consideration (i.e., Who May Apply), and time limit information.Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible - Coverage is dependent upon unit location.TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements with 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement OR within 30 days of the date a referral list is issued for open continuous announcements. Former federal employees applying to positions at a higher gr

The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Relocation expenses are authorized.Government housing is not available.FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). At least 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.This position is being advertised under both merit promotion (internal) and demonstration project (external) procedures under separate announcements. Applicants who wish to be considered under both procedures must apply to each announcement and follow the specific instructions applicable to each method. Veterans: Under the Veterans Employment

MARY:Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=GEZIH.KEY REQUIREMENTS:See Other Information.Additional Duty Location Info:16 vacancies - Throughout the NationDUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)Manages, coordinates, or provides technical support to wildlife, vegetation and biological resource programs and projects.Develops or participates in the development of policy and planning for the organization.Directs or participates in the inspection and evaluation of wildlife programs and projects. Administers or supports the ongoing monitoring of wildlife studies, survey

isors at the chosen locations for specific information. To ensure continued interest and availability, applicants will be notified via e-mail reminding them to re-certify their application every 60 days. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon appointment. Some positions have other conditions of employment not specified in this announcement. Applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.HOW TO APPLY: In order to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for this position, please submit the following information: 1. Experience/Employment Information: a. Apply On-Line at www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html. This online application process allows applicants to submit employment information that can be printed for personal use and saved and/or edited on the website for future use. The application process contains all the data elements that are required for resumes submitted for federal

us announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience.If selection is made at a lower grade level, promotion to the target grade will be non-competitive upon completion of training, performance, and specialized experience requirements. Applications submitted in postage-paid Government envelopes will not be accepted.Applications received become the property of the USDA Forest Service and will not be returned.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from a

include weekend work. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty include full-time or less than full-time (guaranteed minimum 13 pay periods full-time employment). Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual units needs. Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and bargaining unit status will vary by location. Pay rates vary depending on location. See the OPM website at www.opm.gov for additional information on pay rates. To ensure that you receive consideration, applications submitted through the on-line application process must be received by 11:59 p.m. eastern time the day before a referral list is issued. A scannable application package submitted by mail must be received at the correct address and scanned prior to issuance of referral list. When there are no applicants for specific locations, the search area may be broadened when generating refer

lifications. Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification. a. If you are claiming 5-point veterans preference, you must submit a DD-214, Member 4 copy. If you are claiming 10-point preference you must submit a DD214, Member 4 copy, an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point preference) and a letter (dated 1991 to present) from the VA or military department indicating your disability rating. Applicants claiming preference based on service performed after October 14, 1976, must specify on the application the Campaign Badge upon which they are basing their claim. If you are still on active duty and claim veterans preference, then you must submit documentation such as a: (1) official orders or citation entitling you to a campaign badge; (2) statement of service from a commanding officer or someone else in authority attesting to your active duty which identifies dates of entry and anticipated separation; rank at time of discharge; and anticipated character of disc

Government housing may be available.Relocation expenses are authorized.Some positions have other conditions of employment not specified in this announcement. Applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer.DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.This position is being advertised under both merit promotion (internal) and demonstration project (external) procedures under separate announcements. Applicants who wish to be considered under both procedures must apply to each announcement and follow the specific instructions applicable to each method. Veterans: Under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as amended by Section 511 of the Veterans Millennium Health Care Act (Public Law 106-117), veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces after substantially completing 3 years of conti

e of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The USDA Forest Service provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the point of contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Government housing may be available.BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, training and development opportunities, family/worklife program, etc.Transfer of Station/Relocation expenses will not be paid except for current, permanent federal employees.Som

tored in order to determine if employee will be retained.OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Check our website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs for general information on the Forest Service.PERMANENT OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT: This is a continuously open vacancy announcement for one or more locations throughout the Forest Service. The number and location of positions to be filled will be dependent upon individual unit needs. These are permanent positions with varying tours of duty and may include weekend work. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty include full-time or less than full-time (guaranteed minimum 13 pay periods full-time employment). Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual units needs. Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and bargaining unit status will vary by location. Pay rates vary depending on location. See the OPM website at

37 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.Resume must be on file in our centralized database.Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted. AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Central Resume Processing Center Phone: 410-306-0137 Email: applicanthelp@conus.army.mil Agency Information:Central Resume Processing Center 314 Johnson Street Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If

s may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the individual stated under 'Contact Information' below.If sending your application as an attachment to an e-mail, do not send zipped files. They will be removed in accordance with standard electronic security procedures.If application packages do not contain all of the requested information, you may lose consideration for the job.  To help you ensure your application fully outlines your qualifications and eligibility for this position, please submit the following documentation as appropriate.   Some of the items listed may not apply to you.  NOTE:  Applications received in postage paid government envelopes will not be considered.APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST__ Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), Resume, Curriculum Vitae, or other document outlining your qualifications (Go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp and scroll down to obtain the OF-612).The following information is required of all applicants:__ Ann

cation fully outlines your qualifications and eligibility for this position, please submit the following documentation as appropriate.   Some of the items listed may not apply to you.  NOTE:  Applications received in postage paid government envelopes will not be considered.APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST__ Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), Resume, Curriculum Vitae, or other document outlining your qualifications (Go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp and scroll down to obtain the OF-612).The following information is required of all applicants:__ Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the position __ Full name, mailing address (including zip code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code)__ Indicate country of citizenship (if not using the OF-612)__Copy of DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) (only if claiming veteran's preference) (Visit the following web site for additional information: http://www.opm

      ___Series/grade (if Federal employment)          ___Duties and accomplishments          ___Employer's name and address          ___Supervisor's name and contact information          ___Starting and ending dates of employment (at least month/year)          ___Number of hours worked per week          ___Salary          ___Indicate if we may contact current supervisor/employer__ Other job related information, such as training courses (title & year); skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, etc.)          ___Certificates/licenses (current)          ___Honors, awards, and special accomplishments__ Copy of college transcripts (if qualifying all or in part on the basis of education for this position) (If you have non-conventional education, e.g., foreign study, continuing education units, life experience, etc., go to the web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/

etermine whether the natural herbicide enhances the herbicidal activity of other commercial products. In the laboratory , the incumbent will synthesize the radiolabeled active ingredient and measure its uptake, translocation and metabolism in plants of interest and its persistence in agronomically relevant soils. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:This position requires a Ph.D in Plant Physiology or a related field of study (Weed Science or Plant Biochemistry) that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of plant physiology and biochemistry, including the purification and characterization of enzymes, heterologous expression of proteins, and the use of radioactive tracers are desirable.  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.

re for more information. Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement. May require overtime work. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Departm

February 06, 2011 to Saturday, August 06, 2011SERIES & GRADE:GS-0401-14/14POSITION INFORMATION:Multiple Schedules  - TemporaryDUTY LOCATIONS:1 vacancy - OA - The Middle EastWHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:Agency Employees OnlyJOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.Changes to the Job Announcement: This announcement is for CURRENT CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES ONLY- all other Federal employees please refer to Announcement NCFV10048798FR1 for Self-Nomination. Relocation incentives up to 25% may be offered depending on length of tour. Incremental rating cut-offs will be utilized.First Cut off Date:02/19/2011Organization(s): Various Locations with Iraq (Duty Location may be subject to change

ualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.GS-11: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.Other Requirements: Click here for more information. Secret security clearance may be required.Position may be designated as Emergency Essential.A medical examination may be required.Immunization screening may be require