The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional/medical entomologist services. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Conducts applied research in medical entomology and insect surveillance. Provides technical entomology for spray missions. Assists in administering the medical entomological program. DoD Aerial Application of Pesticide Course (AAP-001). Acts as supervisor/instructor of training aerial pesticide application course. Communicates complex concepts, methods, and proposals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
• At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 0414 occupational series must be met.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Series 0414. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: Entomology; or a related discipline of the biological or physical sciences that included at least 16 semester hours in entomology. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: courses equivalent to a major that included course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Click here to view occupational requirements for this position. Evaluation of Education: Applicants with major fields of study in biology, zoology, or invertebrate zoology may fully meet the basic educational requirements if their academic preparation included substantive instruction (including appropriate laboratory and field work) in basic general entomology, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, general and organic chemistry, general physics, and mathematics or statistics that provided some training in the analysis of variables. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts with your application. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of the field of entomology/Public Health which is sufficient to modify and extend theories and practices in the field of medical entomology, and to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to accepted methods. Knowledge to design projects for the AFRC & DoD aerial spray mission (entomology). Performs assignments, which involve initiating, formulating, and planning, as well as executing major studies, or continuing specialized projects of insects and plants. The Entomologist uses findings of specialized studies, new analytical developments, and modified processes to resolve novel, obscure, or highly controversial problems that affect the entomology field. Provides significant and innovative recommendations for advancing entomology programs and/or methods. Serves as a recognized authority in the entomology program. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of entomology, biology, and epidemiology. Knowledge of and skill in applying insect and rodent control measures. 2. Proven ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate research studies. 3. Proven ability to write scientific and technical papers or reports. 4. Knowledge of safety precautions required when working with toxic insect/rodent controls, symptoms of debilitation due to exposure and proper first aid. 5. Knowledge of Federal regulations and procedures related to research and development procurement and contract administration. 6. Knowledge of and skill in applying insect and rodent control measures. Thorough knowledge of pesticides and rodenticides, equipment, and modes of action. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Youngstown ARS 3976 King Graves Road Unit 04 Youngstown ARS, OH 44473 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]