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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 style='margin-top:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#046B99'>Overview<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h5 style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:31.8pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.7rem'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#212121;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Open & closing dates<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-summaryvalue style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:31.8pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'> 09/06/2018 to 09/26/2018<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.7rem'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#212121;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Service<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-summaryvalue style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Competitive<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:31.8pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.7rem'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#212121;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Pay scale & grade<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-summarygrades style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:31.8pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>GS 09 - 11<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.7rem'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#212121;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Salary<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-summarysalary style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;text-transform:lowercase'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>$50,598 to $79,586 per year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:31.8pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.7rem'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#212121;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Appointment type<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-summaryvalue style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:31.8pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Permanent<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.7rem'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#212121;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Work schedule<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-summaryvalue style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Full-Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/locations/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin-top:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#046B99'>Location<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=usajobs-joa-locationssub-title style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-top:0.5rem'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>1 vacancy in the following location:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1.5rem;float:left'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro"'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300#modal-trigger"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><span class=usajobs-joa-locationscity><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300#modal-trigger"><span style='color:#212121;text-decoration:none'>El Reno, OK</span><span class=usajobs-joa-locationsvacancies><span style='color:#212121;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none'>1 vacancy</span></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h5 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.6rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Relocation expenses reimbursed<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>No<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.6rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Telework eligible<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Yes as determined by agency policy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:#DCE4EF'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/this-job-is-open-to/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;background:#DCE4EF'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>This job is open to<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:#DCE4EF'><![if !supportLists]><span class=MsoHyperlink><span 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style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#DCE4EF;box-sizing: inherit;font-size:1.4rem'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#212121;text-decoration:none'>U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.<o:p></o:p></span></a></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:#DCE4EF'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Application/ApplyStart/510111300"><b><span style='color:white;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:#0071BC'>Apply</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/510111300" target="_blank"><span style='color:#212121'> Print</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'> Share<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300"><span style='color:#212121'> Save</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.6rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Announcement number<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5number style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>ARS-S18Y-0143<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.6rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Control number<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-actions--v1-5number style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>510111300<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;background:#F1F1F1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Videos</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:#F1F1F1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Duties<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/duties/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin-top:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#046B99'>Duties<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Summary<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>This position is located in the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Great Plains Agroclimate and Natural Resource Unit, in El Reno, OK.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>The mission of the Great Plains Agroclimate and Natural Research Unit is to develop and deliver technologies, management strategies, and planning tools to evaluate and manage economic and environmental risks for integrated-crop-forage-livestock systems under variable climate, energy, and market conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300#agency-modal-trigger"><b><span style='color:#0071BC;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white'>Learn more about this agency</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Major Duties may include, but are not limited to:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Processing and evaluating the following hydrological and climatic data as they pertain to scientific research inquiries.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Assisting with operational phases of custom computer programs aimed at processing hydrologic and climatic data using specified mathematical and numerical methods.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Evaluating and improving existing soil erosion and hydrological models to simulate the impact of climate change and variation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to improve the implementation of spatially distributed erosion and hydrological models.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Adapting research methods to resolve unexpected issues and ensure efficient execution of complex research studies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><b><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><br style='box-sizing: inherit'><br></span></b><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Travel Required<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Occasional travel - Position may require occasional travel for training purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.6rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Supervisory status<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>No<o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.6rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Promotion Potential<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>11<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:#4773AA;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;font-size:1.9rem'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:white;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white'>Job family (Series)<o:p></o:p></span></h4><p class=usajobs-joa-summaryseries style='background:#4773AA;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?j=1315"><span style='color:white'>1315 Hydrology</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='margin-top:0in;background:#4773AA;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;font-size:1.9rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white'>Similar jobs<o:p></o:p></span></h4><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:#4773AA'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:white'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?soc=Hydrologists"><b><span style='color:white;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Hydrologists</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:#F1F1F1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/requirements/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin-top:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#046B99'>Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>You must be a US Citizen or US National.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New",serif;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary period is required.<b><br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro"'>Physical Demands</span></strong></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Physical dexterity and coordination are required to monitor, maintain or install network connections. The work requires occasional and moderate physical exertion, including work on a ladder during installation of cable runs, collection and transportation of soil core samples and water samples, and relocation of personal computers, workstations, monitors, and peripheral equipment. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Work Environment</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Work is primarily performed in an office or laboratory; occasional work outdoors may require coping with hot or cold, humid weather. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level.</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Basic Requirements:</span></u></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Degree: physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, atmospheric science, meteorology, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>OR</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Combination of course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>AND</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Specialized Experience</span></u></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'> <strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro"'>:</span></strong> Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>At the GS-9</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience processing and evaluating hydrological and climatic data via statistical procedures and data analysis software to meet research objectives; assisting with the testing and implementation of custom computer programs to process hydrologic and climatic data using appropriate mathematical methods and commercial software; documenting procedures and findings of data analysis and assisting scientists in the preparation of peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and research presentations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>OR</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree in physical or natural science, or engineering.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>OR</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>A combination of education and experience as described above.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>At the GS-11</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience processing and evaluating hydrological and climatic data via statistical procedures and data analysis software to meet research objectives; assisting with designing, developing, testing, and implementing custom computer programs to process hydrologic and climatic data using appropriate mathematical methods and commercial software; reviewing documented research procedures and data analysis findings; and preparing peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and research presentations. <em><b><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro"'> </span></b></em><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>OR</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in physical or natural science, or engineering.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>OR</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Combination of education and experience as described above.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Education<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Additional information<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDAs TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. See more information at: <a href="http://www.chcoc.gov/transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalID=6465"><span style='color:#4C2C92'>http://www.chcoc.gov/transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalID=6465</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL or ICTAP eligibility see <a href="http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/"><span style='color:#4C2C92'>http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/</span></a> . 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>This position is eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Relocation expenses are not authorized.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300"><b><span style='color:#4C2C92'>Read more</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>How You Will Be Evaluated<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of two or three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants quality of experience and the extent they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Hydrologic Data Analysis</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Computer Modeling and Simulation</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo5;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Written Communication</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Note</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply Online" button to the right.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><br>To view the application form, visit: <a href="https://ars.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid=772F8113-9FF7-481E-91C8-A94C00E1FE49"><span style='color:#4C2C92'>https://ars.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid=772F8113-9FF7-481E-91C8-A94C00E1FE49</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300"><b><span style='color:#4C2C92'>Read more</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:2.4rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Background checks and security clearance<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h5 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.6rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Security clearance<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'>Not Applicable</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h5 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.6rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Drug test required<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>No<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:#F1F1F1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Required Documents<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/required-documents/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin-top:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#046B99'>Required Documents<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. <strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro"'>Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration. </span></strong><br><br>• Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) supervisors phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications. <br>• If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit <a href="http://www.naces.org/members.htm" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'>http://www.naces.org/members.htm</span></a>. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. <br>• If claiming veterans preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veterans preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veterans preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted. <br>• If claiming 10-point veterans preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans Preference. The SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. For more information on veterans' preference see <a href="http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'>http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/</span></a> <br>• Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='background:#4773AA;box-sizing: inherit;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:1.9rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white'>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></h4><p style='background:#4773AA;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white'>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 <a href="http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/" target="_blank"><span style='color:white'>schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:#4773AA;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:#F1F1F1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#212121'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/benefits/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4C2C92'> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin-top:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#046B99'>Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>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. <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/"><span style='color:#4C2C92'>Learn more about federal benefits</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem'><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121'>The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at: <br><a href="https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees"><span style='color:#4C2C92'>https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>