- Position Title
- Supervisory Agricultural Science Research Technician (Animal)
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S25PWA-12571130-mds Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 18, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 2024
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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.
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 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.
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-09 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select, or you may be rated as not qualified. If qualifying using education, you must provide transcripts.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Maintaining inventories of medicines, reagents, or chemicals.
3.
Preparing solutions (medication) and reagents (culture medias) for use in the laboratory or field.
4.
Disposing of agricultural waste material including animal carcasses, soiled bedding, and manure.
5.
I have experience performing the following functions with animal samples: (select all that apply)
6.
I have experience establishing and maintaining livestock management, husbandry, and care plans for the following: (select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Maintaining, calibrating, and modifying complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used in animal production and research.
8.
Developing various procedures, devising new or improved methods, and designing specialized equipment in support of animal research.
9.
Analyzing survey and inventory data to prepare forecast reports.
10.
Applying principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance.
11.
I have experience performing the following techniques in a livestock environment: (select all that apply)
12.
I have performed routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment such as the following: (select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Selecting appropriate methods and procedures to carry out and complete assigned projects.
14.
In support of animal research, determining the kinds and frequency of tests, observations, etc., to be made and the amount of data to be recorded.
15.
Interpreting and documenting findings by preparing information to be included in manuscripts or preparing reports summarizing progress.
16.
Formulating and coordinating policies in support of programs and directs and ensures policy implementation throughout a group and agency.
17.
Providing technical support, documentation, monitoring, and evaluation of all assigned surveys.
18.
Making assignments, interpreting instructions, coordinating projects, conducting spot-checks, and reviewing the work for accuracy, adequacy, and conformance with instructions.
19.
Serving as the technical authority in the office for acquisitions/purchases to meet project and program needs.
20.
Completing multiple concurrent projects with fixed deadlines.
21.
Leading projects using established project management principles.
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.