- Position Title
- Molecular Biologist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S19Y-10673409-JMD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 7, 2020 to Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected. Select the statement below which best describes your basic qualifications for the GS-0401 General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences series.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-09 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Serve as a part of a molecular biology research team to devise, recommend and modify methods to obtain the information to address systems biology questions.
4.
Make contributions as part of a molecular biology research team by presenting the scientific merits of experimental approaches to address questions defined by project plans and supervisor.
5.
I have applied concepts, practices and methodology of the following research areas to conduct experiments: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Plan and carry out individual experiments in accordance with established guidelines and prescribed approaches.
7.
Conduct tests and analyses by applying established analytical methods, procedures, and established testing procedures/process.
8.
Review pertinent scientific literature related to pests in plants or gene mutations in bacteria and recommend methods and procedures for the research goals.
9.
Maintain official laboratory notebooks recording the methods and procedures used, and any recommended modifications and results.
10.
Provide technical advice to lower level support personnel.
11.
I have prepared written reports of experiments for inclusion in the following: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Maintain equipment and instrumentation, performing routine preventive maintenance and minor repair.
13.
Address equipment malfunctions or organize and oversee major repairs.
14.
Maintain cleanliness and general housekeeping in the laboratory including maintenance of supplies and materials.
15.
I have experience performing the following techniques to conduct experiments related to plant pathology or identifying gene mutations in bacteria: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Operate an automated analytical system according to established operating procedures.
17.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.