{"id":34509,"date":"2020-10-07T12:37:33","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T19:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=34509"},"modified":"2020-10-07T12:37:35","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T19:37:35","slug":"job-supervisory-biologist-national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration-seattle-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-supervisory-biologist-national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration-seattle-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Supervisory Biologist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Seattle, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro usajobs-joa-intro--v1-5\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro--v1-5__container\">\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"usajobs-joa-overview\">\n<h2 id=\"overview\" class=\"usajobs-joa-overview__header\">Overview<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The open date is when the job was posted and the closing date is when the job will close.\">Open &amp; closing dates<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">\u00a010\/05\/2020\u00a0to\u00a010\/12\/2020<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The Federal Government has three services that determine how you are hired: Competitive, Excepted, and Senior Executive.\">Service<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Competitive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"A grade refers to the pay scale which sets the pay level and qualifications for the job.\">Pay scale &amp; grade<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__grades\">ZP 4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The salary range for the job.\">Salary<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__salary\">$99,941 to $162,877 per year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"The way that the Federal Government classifies the duration of certain jobs.\">Appointment type<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Permanent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__item\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label\"><span data-title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\">Work schedule<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__value\">Full-Time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"locations\" class=\"usajobs-joa-locations usajobs-joa-locations--v1-5\">\n<h2 id=\"locations-list\" class=\"usajobs-joa-locations--v1-5__header\">Location<\/h2>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__sub-title\">1 vacancy in the following location:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Seattle, WA<\/span><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__vacancies\">1 vacancy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section\">\n<div id=\"relocationauthorized\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__small-title\"><span data-title=\"Whether or not you will be reimbursed for relocation expenses.\">Relocation expenses reimbursed<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">No<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"telework-eligble\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__small-title\"><span data-title=\"Determines if you will be able to work from home on some days.\">Telework eligible<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">Yes as determined by agency policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"usajobs-joa-aside\">\n<div id=\"hiring-paths\" class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths usajobs-joa--v1-5__intro-hiring-paths\">\n<h3 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__section-title\">This job is open to<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">Federal employees who meet the definition of a &#8220;surplus&#8221; or &#8220;displaced&#8221; employee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__item\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__body\">\n<h4 class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__title\">The public<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__explanation\">\n<h4>Clarification from the agency<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__explanation-text-break-all\">All qualified United States Citizens or Nationals; CTAP\/ICTAP eligibles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__numbers\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number-container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__header\">Announcement number<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number\">NMFS-NWC-2020-0019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number-container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__header\">Control number<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number\">580062200<\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5__number\">Duties<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usa-accordion\" data-object=\"joa-accordion\">\n<ul class=\"usa-unstyled-list\">\n<li>\n<div id=\"duties\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section usajobs-joa-accordion-overview\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Conservation Biology Division, with one vacancy in Seattle, WA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<div id=\"duties\">\n<p>As a Supervisory Biologist, you will perform the following duties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist the Division Director and Leadership Team in the implementation of comprehensive scientific research programs, ecosystem based management and conservation strategies for protected species recovery throughout the Western US Region.<\/li>\n<li>Provide leadership in planning and executing a multi-million-dollar annual budget and seeking additional funding to support special projects.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the collection, processing, analysis and management of biological, ecological or genetic data in support of protected species recovery &amp; ecosystem-based fisheries management.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the revision of long-range plans, goals and objectives, and manage the development of policy changes and organizational changes.<\/li>\n<li>Perform the full range of supervisory duties, including distributing and evaluating work, providing technical oversight and instruction, recommending appointments, promotions or reassignments, developing employee training needs and performance standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"travelrequired\">\n<h3>Travel Required<\/h3>\n<p>Not required<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section\">\n<div id=\"supervisory-status\" class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Requirements<\/h2>\n<h3>Conditions of Employment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-list-bullets\">\n<li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.<\/li>\n<li>Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.<\/li>\n<li>Must be suitable for Federal employment.<\/li>\n<li>Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)<\/li>\n<li>Qualifications requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13\/14.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not\u00a0apply to this Public Notice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>* A one year supervisory probationary period may be required.<\/p>\n<p>* Payment of relocation expenses is\u00a0not authorized.<\/p>\n<p>* This position is\u00a0not in the bargaining unit.<\/p>\n<p>* This is a moderate risk position<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:<\/strong>\u00a0This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess a valid driver\u2019s license to drive a federal motor vehicle on a regular and recurring basis.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>*This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Biologist, ZP-0401-04 positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g. within the same geographic locations, same grade\/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement).<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.<\/p>\n<div id=\"qualifications\">\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards.\u00a0 This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management&#8217;s website located at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/classification-qualifications\/general-schedule-qualification-standards\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EDUCATION:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet the following basic education requirements:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degree<\/strong>: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.<\/p>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Combination of education and experience<\/strong>: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education<\/p>\n<p>AND<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:\u00a0<\/strong>Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.\u00a0 Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies\/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.\u00a0 This experience need not have been in the federal government.<\/p>\n<p>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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To qualify at the ZP-4 or GS-13:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nIn addition\u00a0to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assisting with overseeing fiscal, personnel and\/or facility resources for a program;<\/li>\n<li>Contributing to planning and coordinating research efforts involving protected species recovery; and<\/li>\n<li>Aiding in monitoring data collection and analysis efforts for a scientific program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Education<\/h3>\n<p><strong>College Transcript:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college\/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"additional-information\">\n<h3>Additional information<\/h3>\n<div id=\"rmjs-1\" class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">\n<p>CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have met the minimum\u00a0qualifications for the position. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management\u2019s Career Transition Resources website at:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/workforce-restructuring\/employee-guide-to-career-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employee Guide to Career Transition<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CTAP<\/strong>\u00a0applicants MUST submit the following documents:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A copy of your specific RIF notice\u037e notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate\u037e a Certificate of\u00a0Expected Separation (CES)\u037e or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar\u00a0notice).<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your SF-50\u00a0\u201cNotification of Personnel Action\u201d, noting current position, grade level, and duty\u00a0location\u037e<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating\u037e and<\/li>\n<li>Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>ICTAP<\/strong>\u00a0applicants MUST submit the following documents:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your SF-50 \u201cNotification of Personnel Action\u201d documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and\/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and<\/li>\n<li>Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>NOAA participates in e-Verify.\u00a0 E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"evaluation\" class=\"usajobs-joa-evaluation\">\n<h3>How You Will Be Evaluated<\/h3>\n<div id=\"rmjs-2\" class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">\n<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.<\/p>\n<p>We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet\u00a0the minimum qualifications for the position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veteran\u2019s Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b).<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0A one year probationary period will be required under the\u00a0Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department\u00a0of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.<\/p>\n<p><b>To preview questions please\u00a0click here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov\/doc\/vacancy\/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=16&amp;jnum=135291\">https:\/\/careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov\/doc\/vacancy\/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=16&amp;jnum=135291<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div id=\"required-documents\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional<\/strong>. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12\/31\/59.\u00a0 Your resume must include information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duration of employment (mm\/dd\/yy \u2013 mm\/dd\/yy), hours per week, duties and accomplishments, salary, and your education. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position\/s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)\u00a0and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation\u00a0<\/strong>if applicable (see other information).<\/li>\n<li><strong>College Transcript\u00a0(if applicable)<\/strong>\u00a0If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned.\u00a0You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume.\u00a0\u00a0 You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college\/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa--v1-5__disclaimer-inset\">\n<h4>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:<\/h4>\n<p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and\/or degrees from\u00a0schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Benefits<\/h2>\n<div id=\"benefits\" class=\"usajobs-benefits\">\n<p>A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>NOAA offers a comprehensive benefits package.\u00a0 Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at\u00a0Benefits<\/p>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa--v1-5__disclaimer-inset\">\n<p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: inherit;font-size: 1.95em;font-weight: 600\">How to Apply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"how-to-apply\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div id=\"rmjs-3\" class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">\n<p>Apply here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/580062200\">https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/580062200<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.<\/p>\n<p>To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.<\/p>\n<p>To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov and click on &#8220;Application Status.&#8221; Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.<\/p>\n<p>If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at (866) 656-6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p>For instructions on submitting your application in an alternate format, please contact the number listed in this vacancy announcement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"agencycontact\" class=\"usajobs-joa-agency--v1-5\">\n<h3 class=\"usajobs-joa-agency--v1-5__contact-info\">Agency contact information<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"usajobs-joa-agency--v1-5__contact-name\">Caitlin Alfaro<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-sub-section__small-title\">Phone<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\"><a href=\"tel:(703)259-9440\">(703)259-9440<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-sub-section__small-title\">Fax<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\">000-000-0000<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-sub-section__small-title\">Email<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\"><a href=\"mailto:caitlin.alfaro@noaa.gov\">caitlin.alfaro@noaa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__container\">\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-sub-section__small-title\">Address<\/h5>\n<address>NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION<br \/>\nOffice of Human Capital Services<br \/>\n1305 East West Highway<br \/>\n12th Floor<br \/>\nSilver Spring, Maryland 20910<br \/>\nUnited States<\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Next steps<\/h3>\n<div id=\"next-steps\" class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">\n<p>You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/\">http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov<\/a>\u00a0and clicking on \u201cTrack Your Online Application.\u201d The four points of notification are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Application Received or Application Incomplete<\/li>\n<li>Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;<\/li>\n<li>Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and<\/li>\n<li>Selected or Not Selected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability\/security background investigation.<\/p>\n<p>You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans\u2019 preference, disability, etc.<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">F<span style=\"font-size: inherit\">air &amp; Transparent<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.<\/p>\n<h3>Equal Employment Opportunity Policy<\/h3>\n<div id=\"rmjs-4\" class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">\n<p>The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Reasonable Accommodation Policy<\/h3>\n<div id=\"rmjs-5\" class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">\n<p>Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<p>A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.<\/li>\n<li>An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.<\/li>\n<li>An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. 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