*UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE*Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

　　**Candidates will be considered without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

　　**APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

　　POSITION, TITLE, SERIES, GRADE:Plant Protection and Quarantine Aid/Technician OPENING DATE: CurrentlyGS-0421-03/04/05$17.01 - $18.96 based on course work and experience CLOSING DATE: Until filled or April 12, 2024This position may be eligible for a hiring incentive.

　　PROMOTIONAL POTENTIAL: NONE

　　LOCATION OF POSITION: Western North Dakota, specific location is flexible.

　　To submit a resume or for further information please contact:USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine3509 Miriam AvenueBismarck, ND 58501Phone: (701) [email protected]

　　Applications are being accepted from the public for the following position:

　　This is a temporary full-time position. Employees will work during summer months, mid-May 2024 to August 2024 depending on applicants availability and projects assigned. The tour of duty will be four, 10-hour days with three-day weekends. In case of emergency programs, the work schedule may be altered. Paid holidays with annual and sick leave earned.

　　QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this position must have a high school education. Course work or experience in Biological Sciences is preferred but is not required.

　　DUTIES: Duties include visually surveying for grasshoppers and other pests in western North Dakota; collecting insects with nets and by hand; utilizing maps, GPS units, iPads and gathering data; maintaining and submitting accurate records; driving on rural/gravel roads; and possible monitoring of grasshopper suppression activities. Potential for involvement in placing and servicing insect pest detection traps, collecting and redistributing insects used for biological control of weeds. Frequent overnight travel required - vehicle is provided and lodging and per diem is covered by the agency while in travel status. Many of the duties require working independently, without direct supervision in rural areas. Training will be provided.

　　TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a resume and a copy of college transcripts.

　　Mail or email your completed applications to address listed above. Be sure to include your e-mail address. Please feel free to contact us if you should have any questions.

　　All males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service Board.Applicants selected for Federal positions will be required to complete a background information form before entering on duty.

　　U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

　　THE ANIMAL and PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE IS

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER