Bureau of Land Management

Must obtain certification as a Certified seed sampler through the Association of American Seed Control Officials (AASCO), upon six months of employment.. Related degrees may include Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Botany, Plant Science, Horticulture, Seed Ecology, or Crop Science.. 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).. Physical Demands: This work involves a combination of sedentary and physically active work.. The incumbent works in a large warehouse in support of vegetation management efforts across the BLM. Work for this position includes the physical movement of warehouse goods between warehouses, seed industry, and BLM customers, as well as the virtual movement of warehouse goods in the BLM tracking and inventory systems.

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Duties <ul><li>Assist with the maintenance of warehouse inventory of goods (seed), including tracking, moving, and physical inventory checks.</li><li>Use FBMS or other government systems to track and manage inventory of warehouse goods (seed), including the movement of seed from raw material, to inventory status, to charging out to the field customers.</li><li>Ensure the proper storage, care, transportation, and handling of seed within the warehouse system.</li><li>Operate specialized warehouse equipment for the movement of goods including pallet jacks, shrink wrappers, mixers, trailers and other equipment.</li><li>Provide customer service to field customers, seed industry representatives, seed testing laboratories, management, and external customers.</li><li>Work with new customers to explain processes and operating procedures to facilitate the procurement of seed from the warehouse. </li></ul>Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>U.S. Citizenship is required.</li><li>Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.</li><li>You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.</li><li>Direct Deposit Required.</li><li>Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.</li><li>Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.</li><li>You may need to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A, B or C endorsement for internal warehouse transfers.</li><li>An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.</li><li>May require a one-year probationary period.</li><li>Must obtain certification as a Certified seed sampler through the Association of American Seed Control Officials (AASCO), upon six months of employment. </li></ul>Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Experience: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Provide customer service and support to internal and external audiences; work as part of a crew or team member in a warehouse or office setting; assist in the filling of supply orders; use spreadsheets and/or a financial database software to track shipments or inventory. -OR- Education: Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education (18 credits or equivalent), in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Related degrees may include Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Botany, Plant Science, Horticulture, Seed Ecology, or Crop Science. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: This work involves a combination of sedentary and physically active work. The work requires standing, stooping, bending, and walking on level and potentially uneven terrain. The incumbent frequently lifts and carries loads up to 50 pounds, on hard surface floors in a warehouse, yard, or shop areas. Physical work can be for extended durations of time including for several hours in a single daily shift. Work Environment: Incumbent works in both inside and outside areas. Warehousing is done in areas that are hot, cold, drafty, and poorly lighted. The work is dirty and dusty. The incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, and the safety hazards inherent in warehouse conditions. The incumbent must apply a wide range of safety precautions under uncontrolled conditions and must use personal protective equipment and gear as necessary. A substantial amount of the work is performed in an office setting with adequate environmental conditions. Education If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional information This position serves the National Seed Warehouse System at either the Boise Regional Seed Warehouse in Boise, Idaho, or the Ely Regional Seed Warehouse in Ely, Nevada. The incumbent works in a large warehouse in support of vegetation management efforts across the BLM. Work for this position includes the physical movement of warehouse goods between warehouses, seed industry, and BLM customers, as well as the virtual movement of warehouse goods in the BLM tracking and inventory systems. The incumbent is responsible for quality customer service, safety, and efficient daily warehouse operations. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from 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, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number ID-DE-24-12388127-YL, which is open to all qualified persons. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: or or <ul><li>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. </li></ul>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.

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