- Position Title
- RESEARCH LEADER
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-D24PWA-12256414-MM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 26, 2023 to Tuesday, January 30, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for the Supervisory Research Ecologist/Rangeland Scientist/Soil Scientist/Hydrologist Engineer/Hydrologist (Research Leader) 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/experience as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the Ecologist Series (0408). If you select A or B, a copy of your transcripts is required for verification.
2.
Select the answer below that describes your education/experience as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the Rangeland Science series (0454). If you select A or B, a copy of your transcripts is required for verification.
3.
Select the answer below that describes your education/experience as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the the Soil Science series (0470). If you select A or B, a copy of your transcripts is required for verification.
4.
Select the answer below that describes your education/experience as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the Hydraulic Engineering series (0810). If you select A or B, a copy of your transcripts is required for verification.
5.
Select the answer below that describes your education/experience as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the Hydrologist series (1315). If you select A or B, a copy of your transcripts is required for verification.
6.
Choose one answer that best describes your experience for the GS-14 grade level of this position.
7.
Choose one answer that best describes your experience for the GS-15 grade level.
8.
Select the statement that best reflects your education and/or experience.
9.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.