- Position Title
- Geneticist (Plants)/ Horticulturist/ Molecular Biologist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S22Y-11267444-MB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 21, 2021 to Monday, November 22, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for those eligibilities.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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.
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• 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 Genetics 0440 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 meets the basic requirement for the Genetics 0440 series. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
2.
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement for the Horticulture 0437 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 Horticulture 0437 series. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
3.
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement for the Molecular Biologist 0401 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 Molecular Biologist 0401 series. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
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-11 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-12 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
6.
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.
7.
Participate in plant genetic research planning involving preserving, propagating and distributing genetically-pure, vigorous, disease-free seed or clones of cultivated and wild active germplasm collections.
8.
I have applied scientific findings and contemporary tools to solve the following critical and complex problems: (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.
Plan, organize, and carry out conservation of plant genetic resources
10.
Oversee the selection and shipment of requested plant material in accordance with appropriate state, federal, and international laws.
11.
Provides scientific leadership in the area of hemp conservation.
12.
I have performed the following duties for plant genetic resources: (Select all that apply)
13.
I have conducted research in the following scientific fields: (Select all that apply)
14.
I have conducted research on the following subjects related to germplasm: (select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Collect or acquire new genetic resources of hemp.
16.
Search scientific literature pertaining to plant genetics.
17.
Review and implement new procedures used to accomplish the increase, evaluation, maintenance, and distribution of germplasm.
18.
Utilize genetics and molecular techniques to genetically characterize germplasm to properly classify and understand taxonomic relationships among related species and cultivars.
19.
Develop alternative methods or techniques to accomplish objectives where standard procedures do not apply.
20.
Recognize problems in applying phenotyping techniques and genomic technologies to genetic resource management and their scientific implications.
21.
Independently identify and fill gaps in plant genetic resource research.
22.
Use molecular markers and suitable genomic techniques to perform genetic and genomic analyses for genetic resources.
23.
Collect, organize, analyze and provide associated information to be included in appropriate reporting structures and databases.
24.
Enter and disseminate information and germplasm into databases.
25.
I have used the following techniques and equipment to obtain, analyze and summarize data/ samples: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Document findings through peer reviewed and proceedings publications in scientific journals.
27.
I have participated in the development and implementation of the following: (select all that apply)
28.
I have developed and prepared the following documents: (select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Provide enhanced career opportunities for employees through training and development, job redesign, or similar techniques.
30.
I have provided administrative support by participating in the following duties: (select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
31.
Collaborate as an independent scientist with external collaborators on plant genetic resource research projects.
32.
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.