- Position Title
- National Program Leader - Human Nutrition
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S24TAB-12263045-ALW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 8, 2024 to Monday, February 19, 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.
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.
2.
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 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 the Biology series, GS-0401. 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 the Nutrition series, GS-0630. If you select A or B, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.
3.
Choose one answer that best describes your experience for the GS-15 grade level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Lead and coordinate diverse teams of scientists to achieve stated goals.
5.
Plan scientific initiatives at all scales and determines appropriate resources needed to achieve success.
6.
Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of major research programs and their constituent projects.
7.
Participate either as a leader or member of a number of interdisciplinary ONP implementation and operational planning teams charged with periodically updating the Agency's National Programs to reflect changes in national priorities and policies.
8.
Identify linkages between program areas and incorporates same in all phases of the planning process.
9.
I have experience reviewing the following: (Select all that apply)
10.
I have experience with the following tasks regarding field operating plans: (Select all that apply)
11.
I have experience leading and coordinating the following research 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.
12.
Coordinate planning for program strategy objectives or major components of an objective.
13.
Evaluate research programs within an objective for content and progress.
14.
Identify research needs of user groups, including action agencies, and recommends planning changes necessary to respond to these needs.
15.
Use knowledge of advanced theories, principles, concepts, methods and socio-economic impacts of basic and applied research in the food and agricultural sciences.
16.
Develop new national program budget initiatives.
17.
Recommend options for resource allocations and program changes.
18.
Establish and maintain communication with research leaders and research organizations in the field of expertise to assure that research programs are kept up-to date.
19.
Identify the need for plans and carries out national workshops and planning conferences for scientists from agencies, universities, private industry, and research organizations to discuss emerging research needs and their relationship to the planning process.
20.
Maintain a dynamic communication system with Area Directors, Research Leaders, and scientists involved in the program area under the incumbent's purview.
21.
Keep administrator and other key personnel informed of research breakthroughs, potential or actual crises, sensitive topics, and other situations that require, special or immediate attention.
22.
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.