Plant Protection Technician

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• 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/
• Successful completion of one-year trial period.
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Requires physical efforts such as reaching, lifting, bending, scrubbing, and constant standing, sitting at a microscope for extended periods, and walking in agricultural fields.
• Must have the ability to do occasional lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, standing, and walking, and must be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to work for extended periods outdoors under hot and dry conditions and under cold fall and winter conditions.
• Wearing of protective clothing and equipment such as rubber boots, gloves, safety goggles, and hearing protection, may be mandatory where required by State and Federal laws.