- Position Title
- Supervisory Biological Science Specialist
- Agency
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Announcement Number
- NIFA-S22Y-11653337-NW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 19, 2022 to Friday, September 30, 2022
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Eligibilities
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.
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.
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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?
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. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. 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-15 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.
Developments in basic and applied research, education, and extension in agricultural science programs.
4.
Applying research results to improve program development and performance in agricultural science activities.
5.
Utilizing data and statistics to identify trends, patterns, impacts, problems, and information gaps in matters relating to agricultural science programs.
6.
Identifying gaps in agricultural science programming needs and providing recommendations for strengthening these programs.
7.
Your experience in preparing materials on technical subjects: (Select all that apply)
8.
Please select those that you have independently written: (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.
Advising executive-level officials on, or conducting legislative business relative to my field.
10.
Reviewing and analyzing proposed legislation to advise senior officials and recommend possible changes to be addressed.
11.
Analyzing and evaluating methodologies used in agricultural disciplines to determine the validity and reliability of research results.
12.
Using program planning principles and techniques to conceive, and evaluate programs or activities.
13.
Developing and implementing annual and long-range plans, strategies, and goals on impacts to agricultural science programs.
14.
Working collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to establish goals and objectives for programs relevant to agricultural science discipline.
15.
Representing agricultural science programs at professional and scientific societies, public and private agencies, or other organizations.
16.
Addressing critical issues in agricultural science programs in the United States.
17.
Made formal presentations or given briefings: (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.
Leading diverse teams and acquiring resources to support research activities in the agricultural sciences to meet major needs and challenges.
19.
Coordinating and collaborating with others to solve problems relevant to agricultural science programs.
20.
Coordinating and collaborating with others to meet needs and challenges in agricultural science programs to solve problems and strengthen programs.
21.
Responding to Congressional inquiries, letters from the public, or requests from partners and stakeholders.
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.