U.S. Department of Agriculture
Supervisory Research Geneticist/Soil Scientist/Agricultural Engineer/Microbiolog
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florence, South Carolina, United States, 29506
This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), at the Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center in Florence, SC.
In this position, you will help to improve agricultural production efficiency and enhance the wise use and conservation of natural resources.
Duties
Provides research vision and contributes to Center research projects to ensure progress and mission impact.Develops a personal research program in their area of expertise that addresses issues identified in one or more of the National Programs that the Center supports.Leads research that improves agricultural production and natural resource sustainability.Collaborates with others toward developing profitable agricultural technologies while protecting the environment and maintaining national food and fiber security.
Requirements
You must be a US Citizen or US National.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.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.Successful completion of a three year probationary period.Financial Disclosure Required.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Basic Requirements for Microbiology Series, 0403
Degree:
microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.ORCombination of education and experience:
courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Basic Requirements for Genetics Series, 0440
Degree:
genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics.Graduate Education:
Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics.
Basic Requirements for Soil Science Series, 0470
Degree:
soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility.ORCombination of education and experience:
courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences.
Additional Requirements
In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above or below in the Education section, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below.
GS-14
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or possess an equivalent combination of graduate level education and experience.
GS-15
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To further support your qualifications, it is strongly recommended that you submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Failure to do so could result in loss of your consideration/referral.Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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In this position, you will help to improve agricultural production efficiency and enhance the wise use and conservation of natural resources.
Duties
Provides research vision and contributes to Center research projects to ensure progress and mission impact.Develops a personal research program in their area of expertise that addresses issues identified in one or more of the National Programs that the Center supports.Leads research that improves agricultural production and natural resource sustainability.Collaborates with others toward developing profitable agricultural technologies while protecting the environment and maintaining national food and fiber security.
Requirements
You must be a US Citizen or US National.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.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.Successful completion of a three year probationary period.Financial Disclosure Required.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Basic Requirements for Microbiology Series, 0403
Degree:
microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.ORCombination of education and experience:
courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Basic Requirements for Genetics Series, 0440
Degree:
genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics.Graduate Education:
Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics.
Basic Requirements for Soil Science Series, 0470
Degree:
soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility.ORCombination of education and experience:
courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences.
Additional Requirements
In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above or below in the Education section, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below.
GS-14
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or possess an equivalent combination of graduate level education and experience.
GS-15
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To further support your qualifications, it is strongly recommended that you submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Failure to do so could result in loss of your consideration/referral.Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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