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*13 Entry Level Positions* Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist)

Deadline:
Employer:
USDA APHIS PPQ

Job Field:
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Regional/Multiple
Location Detail:
Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington
Job Description:

If selected you will serve in a vital role to safeguard U.S. agriculture and natural resources in coordination with state officials, other agencies, industry, and colleges, as a federal liaison for plant quarantine programs. The primary work includes import exclusion, complex treatments, export activities, permitting and compliance, as well as pest detection.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Miscellaneous:

Salary is a range:

Click on Salary Tables for given area

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule/

Year 1 GS 7 (step 1)

Year 2 GS 9 (step 1)

Year 3 GS 11 (step 1)

Year 4 GS 11 (step 2) etc.

Salary:
$44,740+
Benefits:

Yes, https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

How to Apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/661502000#

 

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