Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY: 1. Sign and submit Resume or OF-612 Form. Experience information must include “from” and “to” dates worked with month and year and number of hours worked per week, FT, or PT. OF 612 - Optional Application for Federal Employment (nlrb.gov) 2. Complete, sign and submit Availability and Driving Record Forms. To obtain these forms call or E-mail Laura Khan below at 217-417-4355 or Laura.Ettema-Khan@usda.gov and request them. 3. Submit unofficial college transcripts 4. Submit application forms (Resume or OF612, Availability Form and Driving Record Form) and unofficial college transcripts to Laura Ettema Khan at the Champaign office by COB March 18, 2023. Contact information listed below. If you are a veteran entitled to veteran’s preference, please include a copy of your DD-214. 5. Selected applicants must complete Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment Declaration for Federal Employment, Optional Form 306 (opm.gov) and provide Official Fingerprints for background check. Selected applicants must pass USDA Security Awareness Training and Defensive Driver Training prior to employment. 6. If you have any questions about the position or would like to request an application packet, please call, or email Laura Ettema Khan for more information. CONTACT INFORMATION: Send the completed application and forms to: Laura Ettema Khan USDA, APHIS, PPQ 1817 South Neil St., Suite 105 Champaign, IL 61820 Cell Phone: 217-417-4355 Office Phone: 217-398-1698 E-mail: Laura.Ettema-Khan@usda.gov The U.S. Department of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). Availability Complete the enclosed forms. Give as much detail as possible to each question. Do not leave any questions unanswered; please return all pages. If you have any question about the forms, please call me. Indicate the period of time you will be available to work this summer: ______________________ to _________________________ Beginning date Ending date In the fall I will be: Attending school at __________________________ & must be there on ____________ Other _____________________________________ & must be there on ____________ What is your summer time address:________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Mark one: _____ I am NOT taking a vacation this summer. _____ I AM taking a vacation this summer: I need time off from ________ to _______ Note: Trap set is very critical, and long periods of absence will not be allowed, traps must be set before moth flight. We recommend vacation during the furlough period of July. Mark one: (If you use your own vehicle on the job WITH PERMISSION, you will receive the Current rate of mileage reimbursement.) Government Vehicle will be provided, but in case of repair. _____ I do not have a vehicle to use for work on an occasional daily basis. _____ I have a vehicle to use for work on an occasional daily basis. ________________________________________________________________ Signature Printed Name Date Applications must be completed and received by the Champaign office by close of business on March 18, 2024. Driving Record PLEASE PRINT. If you hold more than one type license, complete a separate page for each license held. If additional space is required for any item below or additional comments need to be made, use another page. Applications must be completed and received by the Champaign office by close of business on March 18, 2024. *** APPLICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR FALSE INFORMATION*** Name of Operator _______________________________________________________ Operator physically fit to operate vehicle: Yes ___ No ___ Birth Date: ____________ State issuing license: _______ License No. _______________ Expiration Date: _________ Specify License Class: ____ Restrictions (be specific) ______________________________ Height __________ Weight ________ Color Hair __________ Color Eyes __________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ Street Apt. No. __________________________________________________________________ Town State Zip Code Telephone: _________-___________________ E-mail:_____________________________ Area Code Number Vehicle Accidents & Date - (Last 5 years) - Use another sheet if more space is needed. Suspension(s) or revocation(s) & Dates - (Last 5 years) - Use another sheet if more space is needed. Auto related arrests, summons, convictions (except parking) - Use another sheet if more space is needed. _______________________________________________________________________ Signature Printed Name Date