- Position Title
- Botanist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S21Y-11010735-SC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 1, 2021 to Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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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.
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 Botany 0430 series in addition to the minimum qualification requirement in order to be found minimally qualified. Please select the description below that best describes how your education or experience meets the basic requirement for the Botany 0430 series. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
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-12 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
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-13 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.
4.
Collect germplasm of cultivated plants and/or their wild relatives in a field environment.
5.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify populations of crop wild relatives on public or private lands and assess their conservation status.
6.
I have developed and executed projects to expand knowledge about the genetic diversity of crop plants and their wild relatives using the following approaches: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Develop projects to identify and acquire plant germplasm through collaboration with ex situ collections.
8.
Analyze data to locate potential sites for plant exploration globally.
9.
Prepare reports and articles on plant genetic resources and their conservation.
10.
Apply information from literature concerning genetic diversity to plant germplasm collection strategies.
11.
I have conducted research in the following fields: (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.
Prepare and present detailed or scientific technical reports on plant germplasm conservation to a wide range of audiences.
13.
Interpret complex international treaties and foreign national laws on access to plant genetic resources and develop projects that abide by these laws.
14.
Use information management systems and relational databases used to curate scientific collections.
15.
I have used the following software packages or information management systems for scientific research: (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.
Identify taxa-specific gaps in current collections using various technologies and systems involved in mapping tools, geological survey data, and phylogeny.
17.
Work with designated foreign national authorities to obtain prior informed consent for access to plant genetic resources.
18.
Develop and negotiate non-monetary benefit sharing projects that facilitate access to plant genetic resources.
19.
Develop agreements to support collaborative projects.
20.
Develop priorities for acquiring germplasm of selected crops based on several factors including gap analyses, ex situ conservation status, and economic values of crops.
21.
I have provided specialized services and recommendations to resolve problems that affect the collection and exchange of genetic resources related to the following topics: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Develop highly collaborative proposals that include multiple partners to implement impactful plant genetic resource conservation projects.
23.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.