Supervisory Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: post high school education with courses equivalent to a major, which is defined as 24 semester/36 quarter hours, in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate the below: FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Supported import/export, survey, and quarantine operations by tracking work progress and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Provided routine guidance and task-related coaching to coworkers to promote consistency in inspection and regulatory activities. Adjusted daily workflows and priorities during staffing changes to maintain timely completion of mission tasks. Identified and resolved routine operational issues early, improving efficiency and reducing the need for escalation. Communicated technical guidance and program updates clearly to internal staff and external partners to support coordinated operations.

OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education.

You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 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 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.

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:,Implements regulatory, treatment, and/or inspection programs in order to facilitate exports of agricultural products.,Plans and manages the technical approach for inspections, treatments, survey/eradication programs, and quarantine applications.,Plans and organizes the work and training of subordinate employees; administers overtime; approves leave of subordinate employees.,Prepares annual budget within given allocations ensuring supplies, equipment, and facilities are sufficient for program needs.,Evaluates and reviews the work of the subordinates and formulates work accomplishment reports.,Determines when additional staffing is required; initiates recruitment requests, conducts interviews, and makes selections.,Conducts program assessments and develops long-range work plans at local levels.,Other duties as assigned.