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Subject:  Two GM Job Openings

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Subject:  Two GM Job Openings

V A C A N C Y   A N N O U N C E M E N T
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POSITION, TITLE,
SERIES, GRADE:         Agricultural Extension Specialist
                       (Distance Education) (GM-406-14)

LOCATION OF POSITION:  USDA, Extension Service,
                       Communication, Information, & Technology
                       Washington, D.C.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:      ES-92-829

CLOSING DATE:          Sept. 14, 1992

CONTACT:               Delicia Taylor
                       USDA, CMS
                       Room 3552-South Bldg.
                       14th & Independence Avenue, SW
                       Washington, D.C.  20250-0900

TELEPHONE:             202-720-0987

DUTIES:   As a member of the Communication, Information, and Technology staff
provides national leadership for Extension service in distance
education/distance learning program.  Manages the Agriculture
Telecommunications program including the development of guidelines and
selection of criteria for cooperative agreements and grants to Land Grant
universities, colleges and other cooperators.  Works closely with other
agencies and institutions involved in distance education, such as Ag Sat.
(Satellite) Corporation, Satellite Education and Research Corporation
(SERC), the Black Satellite Network, Star Schools program; Land Grant
universities, colleges; state, county, and foreign personnel.  Develops
guidelines for selection of programs for Congressional appropriations in the
area of distance education.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Candidates must have a Ph.D, Masters, or
Bachelors degree in a field appropriate for the position OR 4 years of
progressively responsible experience which demonstrated comparable
knowledge OR a combination of education and experiences (courses equivalent
to a major, or combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester
hours). In addition, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the
next lower grade in the Federal service is required.  Specialized
experience must have provided knowledge of the theories and principles of the
extension education programs.  Time-in-grade restriction applies to current
Federal employees.


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V A C A N C Y   A N N O U N C E M E N T
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POSITION, TITLE,
SERIES, GRADE:         Computer Specialist (GM-334-13)

LOCATION OF POSITION:  USDA, Extension Service,
                       Communication, Information, & Technology
                       Washington, D.C.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:      ES-92-829

CLOSING DATE:          Sept. 14, 1992

CONTACT:               Delicia Taylor
                       USDA, CMS
                       Room 3552-South Bldg.
                       14th & Independence Avenue, SW
                       Washington, D.C.  20250-0900

TELEPHONE:             202-720-0987

DUTIES:  As a member of the Communication, Information, and Technology
staff provides national leadership for Extension functions in
communication, education, technology, publications and other information
activities.  Provides leadership and technical assistance to Extension
Service and Cooperative Extension System on using new communications
technology and provides liaison with Science and Education staff for
computer technology and automation.  Focuses on program design and delivery
in the fields on educational delivery (sustainable agriculture, water
quality, nutrition, etc.) using in-use and emerging communication
technologies.  Writes particular software programs in specific areas.
Works closely with the Agricultural Research Service, Cooperative State
Research Service, Economic Research Service and the National Agriculture
Library in the program and application design and testing of prototypes.
Responsible for duties in connection with designing and managing a new
electronic publishing system in conjunction with newly developed standards
and digital archiving.  Designs to end-users' needs for information and their
preferences for method of delivery.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Candidates must have had at least 1 year
specialized experience which was in or directly related to the computer
field. "Specialized Experience" is experience which demonstrated
accomplishment of communication technology project assignments that
required a wide range of knowledge of educational theory and design and
techniques pertinent to the position to be filled.  This knowledge is
generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant has analyzed a
number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management
concerning major aspects of design, such as what system interrelationships
must be considered, or what operating mode, system software and standards is
most appropriate for a given project.  The experience must have been
equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service.  Time-in-grade
restrictions apply to current Federal employees.

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