- Position Title
- Food Technologist/Chemist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S21Y-11097482-OAD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021 to Tuesday, June 1, 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.
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 (Food Technology Series, 1382) 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 (Chemistry Series, 1320) 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Plan, conduct, and direct quality evaluations on new varieties of oat, and industry and research samples to determine their projected end-use quality and functionality.
6.
Keep abreast of current scientific advancement in relevant fields and new techniques.
7.
Observe all safety rules and regulations pertinent to the mill and laboratories.
8.
I have evaluated, compiled, and statistically analyzed all the data of quality traits including 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.
9.
Participate in meetings conferences, seminars and workshops in order to present information.
10.
I have maintained cooperative efforts with the following groups (select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Investigate the inherent and external physical and chemical factors which affect and are basic to oat nutritional, processing, and end-use quality.
12.
I have participated in modifying existing or developing new oat quality evaluation procedures to: (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.
Participate in the communication of research results following appropriate protocols and guidelines.
14.
Conduct literature searches pertinent to research areas.
15.
Evaluate and interpret both visual and numerical data.
16.
Document activities and research results sufficient for inclusion of those data in published scientific journals.
17.
I have performed the following cooperative work (select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Coordinate work assignments of the laboratory personnel.
19.
Maintain a relational database of all oat quality data.
20.
Supervise lower level staff.
21.
Direct the daily experimental and research activities.
22.
I have used the following analytical technology (select all that apply):
23.
I have used the following computer systems (Select all that apply):
24.
I have used the following programs (select all that apply):
25.
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.