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.Marketing & Regulatory Programs Organization
**PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY**
POSITION: Airplane Pilot
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2477-2006-0075
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2181-09
SALARY RANGE: 42955 - 55846
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09
OPENING DATE: 01/02/2006
CLOSING DATE: 01/06/2006
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy Mission, TX
**THE PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WITH THE USDA HAS
CHANGED. PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE
TAKING ACTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND SUBMIT ALL
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION COULD RESULT IN
YOUR APPLICATION NOT RECEIVING FULL CONSIDERATION**
Position:
Career/Career Conditional
Tour of duty: Full Time
More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90
days of the certification of eligibles.
APHIS is an emergency response agency.
This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to
participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency
programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. It is difficult to
predict the frequency with which such emergency situations may occur - and
could range from several emergencies in a year to none over the course of
many years. In the event that you are called upon to support an emergency
program, this may require irregular working hours, including overtime, and
may include duties other than those specified in your official position
description. While some emergency program support assignments may be able
to be performed at the employee's current duty station, in other cases
employees may be asked to go on-site to a temporary duty station location.
In addition, it may be necessary for employees to participate in multiple
rotations to an emergency program assignment. Attempts will be made to
keep disruption to the employee to a minimum.
Who May Apply?
This announcement is open to all United States citizens.
Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to confirm receipt of
either faxed/mailed supporting documentation or hard-copy applications.
You should retain any certified mail receipt or confirmation of fax
transmission as proof of submission.
What Are the Duties?
As an employee of Plant Protection and Quarantine, the incumbent will serve
as an airline pilot and operate light category single and multi-engine
airplanes and operate onboard special purpose sterile insect release
machines to disperse sterile insects over designated citrus groves and
perform other related duties in support of sterile insect releases. Low
level and marginal VFR flight may be required to meet both operational and
biological considerations in a timely and efficient manner.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Operates aircraft along
specified electronic generated flight lanes and operates special equipment
to dispense sterile insects over designed citrus groves. Prepares maps of
designated geographical areas using specialized computer hardware and
software to include Global Information system programs using various
formats of latitude and longitude coordinates. Coordinates both ground and
flight activities with program, aircraft, and equipment personnel to assure
that program objectives and schedules are accomplished in an efficient and
timely manner. When not flying, performs other duties as assigned by the
Supervisory Airline Pilot, which maybe include but not limited to
preventative maintenance on and the cleaning of PPQ owned airplanes and
special purpose equipment.
Are There Special Conditions?
...Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service.
...Subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary period.
...As a condition of employment, appropriate security clearance is required
for this position.
...At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions
must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in
accordance with FAA regulations.
...Position is subject to random and applicant drug testing.
NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO URINALYSIS
TO SCREEN FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. APPOINTMENT TO THE
POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON A NEGATIVE DRUG TEST RESULT. INCUMBENTS
OF THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO URINALYSIS TO SCREEN FOR
ILLEGAL DRUG USE ON AN ONGOING BASIS AFTER APPOINTMENT, AS DIRECTED.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION REQUESTED MAY
RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT RECEIVING FULL CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS
QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE EVALUATED SOLELY ON THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN
THEIR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE.
Do I Qualify?
To qualify, you MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing
date of the announcement.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based
on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
pilot certificates and/ or appropriate military ratings, meeting the
applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and
skills required for the positions.
...Certificates and Ratings: Incumbents must possess a current Commercial
Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating to operate special
purpose, light category, single engine airplanes.
...Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight
experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their
status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as
appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of
the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline
Transport Pilot Certificate.
...Flight Experience: Candidates must demonstrate possession of the
knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum
flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The
categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency
relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and
(2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position
being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the
work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum
eligibility.
MINIMUM FLIGHT HOUR REQUIREMENTS:
The following flight hour requirements apply to all applicants.
Please submit separate documentation showing all the information below:
Category Flight Hours
1. Total Flight Time (as pilot or copilot) 1200
2. Pilot-In-Command 250
3. Night Flying 50
4. Flying Time, Last 12 Months 100
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must
possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance
with FAA regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement.
For more information on OPM Qualifications, visit:
OPM Qualification Standards
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/
***If you are found qualified for this position, you will ONLY be
considered at the grade level(s) for which you apply***
What Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Needed?
The following KSA's are needed for you to be successful in the job.
Respond in narrative statement answers to each of the KSA's listed below
on-line. Follow the instructions in the section titled "How to Apply:" for
information on how to answer these questions on-line. You will be prompted
to individually address each one on-line. This information will determine
your rating and whether you may be selected. (Please be precise and
specific.)
1. Ability to safely operate light category single and multi engine aircraft to dispense sterile insects with knowledge to conduct cross-country flights utilizing landmarks and/or electronic guidance such as Global Positioning Systems to include operations within Class C and D airspace. 2. Ability to understand and follow instructions for operating and monitoring special purpose machine functions and electronic navigation and flight data recording equipment such as insect release machines and Global Positioning Systems. 3. Knowledge and ability to perform basic computer skills to include the application of latitude and longitude coordinates. 4. Ability to use and operate basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, electric hand drills, and operate machines and equipment and record required data.
How to Apply:
Application to this announcement requires the submission of basic applicant
information, vacancy specific questions and answers to the KSAs on-line and
hard copy submission of supporting documentation (described below). The
on-line portion of the application will be accepted until midnight Eastern
Time on the closing date. Supporting documentation must be received within
two days of the closing date of the announcement, excluding Saturdays,
Sundays or Federal Government holidays. Help in applying on-line is
available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time at
the number listed in the Agency Contact information below.
NOTE: Our on-line application system is 100% compatible with only the
Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher web browser. If you are using any
other web browser to complete your application you may experience errors,
missing text or you may be unable to complete your application on-line.
Therefore we recommend using Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher to
complete your on-line application.
FIRST TIME PEARS USERS:
Click the link below for instructions on "How to Apply".
How to apply if I am a first time PEARS user
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/systems/pears/pears_applying.html#newuser
PREVIOUS PEARS USERS:
Click the link below for instructions on "How to Apply".
How to apply if I am a previous PEARS user
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/systems/pears/pears_applying.html#previous<
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Be certain to submit hard copies of all supporting documentation (described
below) via mail or fax (see agency contact information below) within two
days of the closing date of the announcement, excluding Saturdays, Sundays
or Federal Government holidays. Late supporting documentation materials
will not be considered.
Supporting Documentation:
All required supporting documentation for applicants who apply on-line,
MUST be received within two days of the closing date of the announcement,
excluding Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Government holidays. (Please note
your resume and responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's)
are not "supporting documentation". If you have not submitted these items
on-line, they must be received "before midnight Eastern Time on the closing
date".) Supporting documentation must be sent to either the contact
address or fax number identified below and must include the announcement
number for which you are applying. Supporting Documentation will NOT be
accepted via email.
# Documentation of Education:
* College transcripts or a list of all college courses with grades and credits (indicate quarter/semester hours and GPA, names of all colleges and universities attended including city, state, major(s) and type and year of degree(s) received).
* Or, a copy of your college diploma. However, if your degree is in a "related" science or field you must provide a list of college courses or transcripts documenting you have completed the specific course work required for this vacancy (e.g., 24 semester units in a specific curriculum).
* Or, copies of current licenses (e.g., a license to practice veterinary medicine conferred by a state Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners) or copies of a certificate of membership in a professional organization that are indicative of possessing the educational requirements of this announcement may be submitted in lieu of college transcripts.
o If you are selected for a position that requires specific course work or qualified on the basis of an unofficial list of college courses or copies of diplomas, licenses, or certificates of membership you MUST submit copies of official college transcripts BEFORE your selection may be confirmed.
NOTE: Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved organization. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be of some help in providing information on these organizations. Visit: Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/ ***Also, include an English translation of the foreign transcript.***
# If you are applying for Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the
following proof of eligibility:
* Five Point Preference: DD-214 (Member Copy 4)
* Ten Point Preference: DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference) with documentary proof required, such as a letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs dated 1991 or later.
Click this link for a copy of Standard Form 15: Standard Form 15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf For more information about Veterans' Preference click here or, visit: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/systems/pears/pears_applicants.html Or, reference OPM's VetGuide at: VetGuide, http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.
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***Please remember you must note your name and the announcement, number to which you are applying on all supporting documentation. ***You must submit one full set of supporting documentation for each announcement you are applying to. If you list more than one announcement number on a set of supporting documentation your supporting documentation will only be applied to the first number listed. ***Supporting Documentation will NOT be accepted via email. ***Do NOT use government postage paid envelopes.
Agency Contact:
USDA, MRP, HRO, Staffing
100 North Sixth Street, Suite 510C
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: (612) 370-2209 or (612) 370-2366
If you have questions, please visit the following website for immediate
answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Be certain to visit this web site
before contacting the representative listed below.
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/systems/pears/pears_faq.html
Attn: Human Resources, (612) 336-3343
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