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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/542937900">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/542937900</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:0in"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#046B99">Duties<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Summary<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">The incumbent serves as a Research Soil Scientist, Agricultural Engineer, or Hydrologist in a multi-disciplinary
program at the National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory (NSERL) in West, Lafayette, Indiana. The mission of the NSERL is to quantify the dynamics and transport processes affecting environmental quality and agricultural sustainability and to develop tools
for land users to conserve soil and water resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/542937900#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>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Use soil physical, chemical, and hydrologic analyses to quantify changes in soil and water quality at multiple spatial and temporal scales as a function of management, climate, and soil type.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Elucidate mechanisms in which soil and water quality impacts agricultural productivity and environmental quality.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Provide input to modelling efforts related to soil erosion, contaminant transport, agricultural production and resiliency, and ecosystem services.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Identify important research questions related to soil erosion, soil quality, water quality/quantity, climate change, sustainable agriculture, and natural resource management.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Recognize, conceive, plan, direct, and conduct research through a systems approach that is rooted on the foundation of basic science.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Conduct laboratory and field studies individually or jointly with federal, state, and international scientists.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Provide technical guidance in area of expertise to ARS scientists as well as scientists from domestic and international universities and research organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Travel Required<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Occasional travel - Local, domestic, and international travel will be required for field work and to attend training
and scientific meetings and conferences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Supervisory status<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">No<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Promotion Potential<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
<p class="usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext" style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem;font-size:1.7rem">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="usajobs-joa-sub-sectiontext"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:0in"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#046B99">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">A valid motor vehicle driver's license is required to travel to field and work sites.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">You must be a US Citizen or US National.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Successful completion of a 3 year probationary period.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><i><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or
education, as defined below.</span></i></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><br>
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This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series/position titles listed. In addition to the specialized experience requirements, applicants must submit proof that they meet the educational requirements for at least one of the
series described in the announcement. Applicants may only be appointed to job series/position titles for which they meet all experience and educational requirements.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Requirements for Soil Science Series (0470):</span></strong><br>
A. Degree: soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and
soil fertility.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">OR</span></strong><br>
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences. At least 15 of these semester hours must have been in
the areas specified in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Requirements for</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Agricultural Engineer Series (0890):</span></strong><br>
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year
physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits;
(f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">OR</span></strong><br>
B. Combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical
and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:<br>
1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying
under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration.
For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.<br>
2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam,
and Puerto Rico.<br>
3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be
fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.<br>
4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted
in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of
intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)<br>
For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at: http://www.nspe.org.<br>
The FE examination is not administered by the U.S.Office of Personnel Management. For more information, please visit: http://www.nspe.org/Licensure/HowtoGetLicensed/index.html.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Requirements for Hydrology Series (1315)</span></strong><br>
A. 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, aquatic biology, atmospheric science,
meteorology, geology, oceanography, 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.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">OR</span></strong><br>
B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">Additional Requirements: </span></strong>In addition to meeting the basic requirements for one of the series described above, applicants must also meet the additional qualifications requirements as stated
below.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">GS-12: </span></strong>Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to the duties of the position (i.e. soil science, agricultural engineering, civil engineering, earth
science, or hydrology) <strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">OR</span></strong> 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service conducting hands-on lab or field research experiments related
to agriculture, hydrology, or soil or water resources; presenting research findings at regional and national meetings or conferences; and publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals related to soil science, agricultural engineering, civil
engineering, earth science, or hydrology <strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">OR</span></strong> a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">GS-13:</span></strong> Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service designing and conducting hands-on lab or field research
experiments related to soil erosion, water quality, or soil quality; presenting research findings at national and international meetings or conferences; and publishing independent research results in peer-reviewed journals related to soil science, agricultural
engineering, civil engineering, earth science, or hydrology.<br>
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer
work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Education<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Please see above for education qualification requirement information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Additional information<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. Research accomplishments and their impact on the duties
and responsibilities of positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized importance to science and technology. *Final grade level may be determined by a peer review
panel.<br>
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Vacant research positions may be filled at one of several grade levels depending upon the scientific impact of the person selected. For this reason, you are encouraged to apply at all grade levels. A peer review will be required for selections made at grades
GS-13 and above and the selectee will be required to submit supplemental materials.<br>
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CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: Federal employees are subject to prohibitions against officially dealing with outside organizations in which they have a financial interest. If hired for this position, you <strong><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif">may</span></strong> be
required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of the effective date of your appointment and annually thereafter.<br>
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Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the <a href="http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">OPM</span></a> website
for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined
to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 71 out of a possible
100.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/542937900"><b><span style="color:#4C2C92">Read more</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">How You Will Be Evaluated<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;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="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project
Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation
is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans' preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans' preference within each category.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience,
your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. 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.<br>
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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" button to the right.<br>
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To view the application form, visit:<a href="https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10577467" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10577467</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Background checks and security clearance<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Security clearance<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Not Required</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Drug test required<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">No<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Position sensitivity and risk<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121">Trust determination process<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92">Suitability/Fitness</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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