{"id":34530,"date":"2020-10-07T13:39:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T20:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=34530"},"modified":"2020-10-07T13:39:17","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T20:39:17","slug":"job-environmental-protection-specialist-interior-fish-and-wildlife-service-portland-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-environmental-protection-specialist-interior-fish-and-wildlife-service-portland-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Environmental Protection Specialist, Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (Portland, OR)"},"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\">\u00a009\/24\/2020\u00a0to\u00a010\/08\/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\">GS 13<\/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\">$97,360 to $126,571 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\">Portland, OR<\/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\">Yes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.<\/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\">Internal to an agency<\/h4>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-intro-hiring-paths__detail\">Current federal employees of this agency.<\/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\">Open to current Department of the Interior and it&#8217;s Bureaus or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Career and Conditional employees, Land Management eligibles, CTAP<\/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\">R9-20-10918955-AA-MP<\/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\">579799000<\/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<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Duties<\/h2>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>This position is part of the R9-Assistant Director-NWRS. As a Environmental Protection Specialist you will be responsible for for promoting and ensuring environmental compliance at the national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<div id=\"duties\">\n<p>-Environmental compliance<br \/>\n-Contaminated site cleanup<br \/>\n-Environmental and disposal liabilities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"travelrequired\">\n<h3>Travel Required<\/h3>\n<p>50% or less &#8211; You will be expected to travel for this position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div id=\"requirements\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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<\/li>\n<li>Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service<\/li>\n<li>Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)<\/li>\n<li>Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation<\/li>\n<li>May be required to successfully complete a probationary period<\/li>\n<li>Time-in-Grade requirements apply to status candidates<\/li>\n<li>Drug Testing position<\/li>\n<li>Medical Requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"qualifications\">\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<div>Only experience and education obtained by 10\/08\/2020 will be considered.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your mastery of environmental compliance concepts, principles, and practices used to resolve pollution problems associated with solid and hazardous waste operations, domestic and industrial waste water disposal and water supply operations, solid and hazardous materials and waste operations, air pollution parameters, asbestos, lead, pesticides and other contaminants and their associated environmental liabilities; and independently can conduct environmental compliance audits.<\/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>Thee Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Current appointees:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary\/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00b7Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency.<br \/>\n\u00b7Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND<br \/>\n\u00b7Must have performed at an acceptable level.<br \/>\n<strong>Former appointees:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00b7Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency,<br \/>\n\u00b7Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years;<br \/>\n\u00b7Must apply for position within 2 years after separation,<br \/>\n\u00b7Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND<br \/>\n\u00b7Must have performed at an acceptable level<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Education<\/h3>\n<p>This job does not have an education qualification requirement.<\/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>To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sss.gov\/RegVer\/wfRegistration.aspx\">https:\/\/www.sss.gov\/RegVer\/wfRegistration.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FWS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.<\/p>\n<div>A PCS Move is authorized as follows: travel and relocation expenses including reimbursable real estate expenses will be authorized in accordance with the Federal travel regulations excluding contractor-provided home sale. All moving expenses are taxable.<\/div>\n<p><strong><u>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>DRIVER&#8217;S LICENSE:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0You must possess and maintain a valid State driver&#8217;s license at all times<br \/>\nduring your tenure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/help.usastaffing.gov\/Apply\/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information\">https:\/\/help.usastaffing.gov\/Apply\/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information<\/a>.<\/strong><\/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>Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the basic qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and\/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and\/or experience which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):<br \/>\n1. Mastery knowledge of environmental compliance concepts, principles, and practices used to resolve pollution problems associated with solid and hazardous waste operations, domestic and industrial wastewater disposal and water supply operations, solid and hazardous materials and waste operations, air pollution parameters, asbestos, lead, pesticides and other contaminants, and their associated environmental liabilities.<br \/>\n2. Mastery knowledge of and experience implementing Federal, State and local legislation and regulations, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) that apply to cleaning up releases of hazardous substances to the environment.<br \/>\n3. Demonstrated ability to prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for Architectural\/Engineering firms to prepare technical studies, provide environmental management services, and perform technical review of contractor work.<br \/>\n4. Ability to maintain and manage an information management system or database.<br \/>\n5. Ability to communicate orally to explain complex environmental information to people at all levels of an organization, both within and outside the federal government.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Career Transition Assistance Program Plan (CTAP):\u00a0<\/strong>These programs apply to employees who have been or may be involuntarily separated (e.g. reduction in force, declining to relocate\/transfer outside their local commuting area<strong>)<\/strong>\u00a0from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet I<strong>CTAP<\/strong><strong>\u00a0or CTAP<\/strong>\u00a0eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of\u00a0<strong>85<\/strong>\u00a0or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your\u00a0<strong>ICTAP or CTAP<\/strong>\u00a0eligibility (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal or Removal Notice; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; or Removal and most recent performance appraisal.). For more information visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/workforce-restructuring\/employee-guide-to-career-transition\/\">https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/workforce-restructuring\/employee-guide-to-career-transition\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Resume or Application.<\/strong>\u00a0At a minimum,\u00a0<strong>your resume MUST contain<\/strong>\u00a0job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Other\u00a0<strong>supporting documents:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover Letter, optional<\/li>\n<li>Official or unofficial College Transcript(s), if the position has education requirements, or if you are using your education to qualify.\u00a0<strong>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<\/strong>\u00a0A copy of your official transcripts will be required if you are selected. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ous\/international\/usnei\/us\/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html\">http:\/\/www.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ous\/international\/usnei\/us\/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SF-50 (non-award), or equivalent Notification of Personnel Action if you are a current or former Federal employee. Your SF-50 (non-award) must show tenure code 1 or 2 in block 24, and position occupied code 1 (competitive service) in block 34.\u00a0<strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you\u00a0<strong>MUST<\/strong>\u00a0submit a copy of your latest\u00a0<strong>non-award\u00a0<\/strong>SF-50 &#8220;Notification of Personnel Action,&#8221; that shows you are serving under a permanent career or career-conditional appointment (code 1 or 2 in block 24) in the Competitive Service (code 1 in block 34). The SF-50 must show the position title, series, grade, and step of your position. If you are claiming reinstatement eligibility, you must submit an SF-50 showing your separation (resignation, termination, etc.). If you have previously held a higher grade than the grade\/position you currently occupy, you must submit a copy of the last\u00a0<strong>non-award<\/strong>\u00a0SF-50 you received for that position.\u00a0<strong>If you have any questions regarding which SF-50&#8217;s to submit,<\/strong>\u00a0it is highly recommended that you contact the person listed on this vacancy announcement before the closing date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary\/term employment if you are requesting to be considered Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibility. For Public Land Corp eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Compliance Hiring Based for Public Land Corps Service is required for verification of eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>Veterans&#8217; Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge\/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>If applicable, documentation\/proof that you are eligible Career Transition Assistance Program\/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)<\/li>\n<li>Please submit a copy of your most recent, signed and completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 18 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.&#8221; Please include incentive awards with your application.\n<div id=\"benefits\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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<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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<div id=\"how-to-apply\" class=\"usa-accordion-content usajobs-joa-section\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p>Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/579799000\">https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/GetJob\/ViewDetails\/579799000<\/a><\/p>\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<ol>\n<li><strong>Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong>\u00a0The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will\u00a0<strong>ONLY<\/strong>\u00a0be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected. You must provide proof of your eligibility as required by appointment eligibility to be considered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resume or Application<\/strong>. At a minimum,\u00a0<strong>your resume MUST contain<\/strong>\u00a0job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month\/day\/year), hours worked per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.<\/li>\n<li>You must also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>DEADLINE DATE:<\/strong>\u00a0A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10\/08\/2020 to receive consideration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the prompts to select your resume and\/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is received. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.<\/li>\n<li>After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.<\/li>\n<li>You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You will be considered for all eligibilities for which you select &#8220;yes&#8221; and submit the required documents and supporting documentation (e.g. DD 214, Schedule A letter, etc.). The supporting documentation you submit will be used to determine your eligibility. Please review the list of documentation provided in the eligibilities language to ensure you provide the appropriate information.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Please note, your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated &#8220;<strong>yes<\/strong>&#8221; in this section. You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibilities in this section. To view the assessment questionnaire, click here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.usastaffing.gov\/ViewQuestionnaire\/10918955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/apply.usastaffing.gov\/ViewQuestionnaire\/10918955<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (<a href=\"https:\/\/my.usajobs.gov\/Account\/Login\">https:\/\/my.usajobs.gov\/Account\/Login<\/a><u>)<\/u>, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/how-to\/application\/status\/\">https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/how-to\/application\/status\/<\/a>.<\/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\">\u00a0Angela Amundson<\/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:(612) 713-5241\">(612) 713-5241<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"usajobs-sub-section__small-title\">Email<\/h5>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-sub-section__text\"><a href=\"mailto:angela_amundson@fws.gov\">angela_amundson@fws.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>Division of Human Resources<br \/>\nDivision of Human Resources<br \/>\n5275 Leesburg Pike, MS-BPHC<br \/>\nFalls Church, VA 22041<br \/>\nUS<\/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<div>Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and\/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the customer office.<\/div>\n<div>You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.<\/div>\n<div>You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJobs Account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section__header\">Fair &amp; Transparent<\/h2>\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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