- Position Title
- Horticulturalist/Geneticist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S20Y-10884736-FMM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 11, 2020 to Monday, August 31, 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
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 for the 437 series 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.
2.
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement for the 440 series 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.
3.
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-12 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
4.
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-13 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
5.
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-14 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.
6.
Coordinated servicing activities related to a plant or crop genetic research study.
7.
I have propagated, identified, and managed genetically diverse plants of the following types: (Select all that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Coordinate activities with other research scientists in the National Plant Germplasm System and other international genebanks.
9.
I have conducted research of germplasm in the following areas: (Select all that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Collect or acquire genetic resources of temperate fruit and nut cultivars and species in response to needs expressed by users.
11.
Supervise the management and use of the temperate tree fruit and nut germplasm collection.
12.
I have planned, organized, coordinated and overseen clonal repropagation and seed increase in the following ways: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Provide summary reports and explanations of implemented changes.
14.
I have planned, conducted, and reported research in the following areas for a plant or crop genetic resources research study:
15.
I have provided phenotypic and genotypic characterization of germplasm for public databases in the following ways: (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.
Coordinate effectively with personnel to enter and disseminate information and germplasm of the temperate fruit, nut, and specialty crops.
17.
Work with the supervisor in developing proposals to acquire support for both national and international germplasm collection trips.
18.
Provide supervision to technicians, graduate students and temporary employees.
19.
I have provided project management in a research study in the following ways: (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Represent the organization in discussions regarding temperate fruit and nut species.
21.
Make presentations on crops, developments and activities of the germplasm repository to growers, civic, and industry groups.
22.
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.