- Position Title
- Geneticist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R3-23-12008495-RR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 5, 2023 to Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Basic Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
There is a basic requirement for this position, you must possess a degree with a major in genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics.
GS-09 Qualifications
2.
In addition to the basic requirement, you must possess one of the following to qualify at the GS-09 level:
GS-11 Qualifications
3.
In addition to the basic requirement, you must possess one of the following to qualify at the GS-11 level:
Knowledge of statistical methods for analyzing environmental DNA and/or population genetic data
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Perform standard statistical analyses necessary for eDNA data and/or population genetics data.
5.
Design and optimize novel molecular markers from sequence data.
6.
Generate, store, and back-up electronic genotypic data files.
Skill in collecting genotypic, targeted presence/absence, and DNA sequence data
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Design, test, and implement genetics laboratory protocols for the collection of environmental DNA and/or population genetic data.
8.
Use sophisticated laboratory equipment, including thermal cyclers, quantitative PCR machines, automated liquid handling robots, and automated sequencers to generate molecular genetic data.
9.
Collection of genetic samples from both tissue and environmental sources.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Incorporate data into written reports.
11.
Present results of genetic investigations to large audiences of technical and non-technical audiences.
12.
Train personnel in all aspects of laboratory work with a focus on stringent quality control measures.
Designs and conducts complex environmental DNA and/or population genetic studies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Ensure proper scientific and statistical protocols are followed in designing, implementing and reporting applied research results.
14.
Design novel molecular markers by generating original sequence data via sanger sequencing or next generation sequencing techniques.
15.
Uses information about species life history, environmental conditions, and ecological parameters to design genetic studies.
16.
Coordinates with field biologists to develop projects or coordinate sampling efforts.