- Position Title
- National Program Leader for Soil Processes
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S23Y-12011142-AC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 23, 2023 to Monday, July 24, 2023
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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?
Preferences
1.
Select 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.
Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for this Microbiologist (0403) position. If you select A or B, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.
2.
Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for this Soil Scientist (0470) position. If you select A or B, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.
3.
Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for this Agronomist (0471) position. If you select A or B, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.
4.
Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for this Ecologist (0408) position. If you select A, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.
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-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.
6.
Providing technical leadership in research programs related to soils, soil processes and microbiology, and supporting broader program efforts where these subject areas are an integral contributor.
7.
Providing technical guidance in research prioritization, project development, research planning and evaluation.
8.
Providing subject matter expertise on soils, soil processes and microbiology and participating in the review of scientific manuscripts, reports and policies related to these topics.
9.
I have conducted and published independent and collaborative research in the following areas: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Coordinating or leading collaborative research programs or initiatives related to soil processes, including agricultural soil chemical, physical and biological "states" and processes and soils as a component of sustainable agricultural production systems.
11.
Coordinating diverse teams of scientists to achieve stated goals.
12.
Planning scientific initiatives at all scales and determine appropriate resources needed to achieve success.
13.
Evaluating the effectiveness and impact of major research programs and their constituent projects.
14.
Identifying the need for, plan, and carry out national workshops and conferences to discuss emerging research needs and priorities.
15.
Making expert recommendations on program direction, resource allocation, and personnel needs.
16.
Establishing and maintaining communication with research managers and scientists to ensure research coordination, relevance and impact.
17.
Establishing and maintaining communication with research organizations, NGO's, industry groups, and other stakeholders relevant to soils and soil processes.
18.
Developing reports, assessments and syntheses and representing for the work of a large organization concerning assigned technical area.
19.
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.