RECRUITMENT: GS-12/13 0401 Risk Management Specialists (General Biology) Please pass this information on to individuals who may be qualified and interested in applying. The USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) staff is recruiting to fill 4 Risk Management Specialist vacancies. These are classified in the 0401 General Biologist job series (i.e., basic qualifications require training and experience in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources, or related disciplines) at the GS-12/13 pay levels. These positions will provide pest risk analysis and management recommendations in support of agriculture inspection operations for Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security) as well as agricultural inspection and survey programs within PPQ, to improve plant pest exclusion effectiveness. More detailed information and application requirements are contained within the job announcements posted on-line at http://www.usajobs.gov. Application deadline is February 09, 2009. Fort Collins, Colorado: Two vacancies are available in the Western Regional Office located in Fort Collins. Job Announcement 6PQ-2009-0099 is for current federal employees with competitive status. Job Announcement 24PQ-2009-0212 is open to all U.S. citizens. Raleigh, North Carolina: Two vacancies are available in the Eastern Regional Office located in Raleigh. Job Announcement 6PQ-2009-0097 is for current federal employees with competitive status. Job Announcement 24PQ-2009-0210 is open to all U.S. citizens.