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Summary The Supervisory Entomologist directs the functions and staff at the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) parasitoid rearing facility, whose mission is the production and shipment of EAB parasitoids in numbers sufficient to assist in the management of EAB. Responsibilities include planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating the multitude of activities and equipment essential to the mass production of insects. Responsibilities 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: Responsible for scheduling day -to-day and long term program activities for the rearing facility. Has final decision-making authority on the following aspects of work: plans and organizes the work of subordinate employees. Responsible for the following administrative personnel functions: enforcing and administering EEO/CR programs and work force diversity initiatives. Cooperates and collaborates with PPQ Operations, PPQ Science and Technology (ST), USDA Forest Service, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) personnel, recognized EAB researchers, and others. Develops a continuous appraisal of operations (via quality control systems) to detect and correct problems, measures current production levels for comparison with projected levels. Provides information to SPHD and appropriate members of the Core Functional Area (CFA) working group to assist in preparation of budget request data and facility remodeling as needed. Serves as technical advisor or consultant on all aspects of EAB parasitoid mass production for industry representatives, other government agencies, and representatives of foreign governments. Works with field personnel, cooperating agencies, and industry on matters of production needs and distribution as well as periodic reporting. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: entomology; or a related discipline of the biological or physical sciences that included at least 16 semester hours in entomology. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major that included course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience rearing insects and applying principles of experimental design, scientific methods, data collection and concepts to serve as the technical authority for the full range of activities associated with the rearing of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and its parasitoids or other equivalent insect type. Collaborate with people of widely divergent skill levels within the organization and the scientific community on matters related to rearing EAB parasitoids or an equivalent insect type and managing the facility operations. Train staff on the use and maintenance of equipment used in laboratory and field settings. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in entomology or closely related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. 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. Education Please see above for education qualification requirement information. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.