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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Correction to Basic Requirement for
<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/399960200"> CBP Agriculture Specialist</a> job announcement:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color:#1F497D">If you have <u>not </u>
completed a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences including botany, entomology, plant pathology, agriculture, natural resource
management, chemistry or related disciplines (e.g., ecology), <b><u>you must have completed at least 24 semester hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or a related discipline at an accredited college or university
plus appropriate experience or additional education. </u></b>Examples of qualifying experience may include working in such areas as pest management, environmental monitoring, farm management, agricultural commodity importation and/or exportation or other
related experience in pest/pathogen detection, regulation, eradication and control<b>.</b></span><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> SUAREZ, DANIELLE L <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 07, 2015 4:39 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> CBP Agriculture Specialist-OPENS April 8<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon – <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A nationwide job announcement for <a href="http://www.cbp.gov/careers/join-cbp/which-cbp-career/agriculture-specialist">
CBP AGRICULTURE SPECIALISTS</a> will open tomorrow, <b>April 8, 2015</b>, on <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/399960200">
USAJOBS</a>. Interested applicants can view the announcement <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/399960200">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">CBP is seeking individuals who want to put their <b>scientific education</b> to use protecting America’s environment, economy and food supply by preventing the introduction of plant viruses, diseases and bio-threats. Agriculture Specialists
work at more than 300 ports of entry located at international airports, seaports and land borders, to curtail the spread of harmful pests and plant and animal diseases that may harm America's farms and food supply as well as avert bio- and agro-terrorism.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Applicants must have a bachelor’s or higher degree with a major field of study in</b>
<b>Biological Sciences (including Botany, Entomology and Plant Pathology), Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry</b>
<b>or a field directly related to the position</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This position offers the full range of federal benefits including health and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and a retirement plan. Starting salary range is $31,944 - $48,403, with non-competitive promotion potential to $70,192,
plus opportunities to earn overtime pay. <b>Positions will be filled throughout the following regions: Midwest, Northwest, Northeast, and Southwest</b>. Please refer to the
<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/399960200">job announcement</a> for locations within each region.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We recommend that interested applicants apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration as this announcement will close on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
<u>OR</u> on the day we receive 1,000 applicants (whichever comes first).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Danielle Suarez<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Operations Officer<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">U.S. Customs & Border Protection<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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