- Position Title
- Horticulturist/Geneticist (Plants)
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-D25PWA-12649101-MDS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Thursday, December 26, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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 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.
Please select the answer below that best describes your education or education and experience that meets the Basic Requirement for the GS-0437 - Horticulture Series. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
2.
Please select the answer below that best describes your education that meets the Basic Requirement for the GS-0440 -Geneticist Series. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
3.
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-12 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you may 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.
4.
Plan and execute long-range scientific research goals.
5.
Pathogen indexing through bioassays, chemical, or molecular techniques
6.
Provide phenotypic and genotypic characterization of the accessions to the collection.
7.
Identification of plant species using botanical keys
8.
I have experience overseeing the planning of 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.
9.
Preserve and propagate genetically identified, vigorous, disease-negative plants of temperate fruit, nut, and specialty crop active collections.
10.
Determine germplasm accessions to be added or eliminated because of duplication.
11.
I have experience collaborating with other scientists to perform the following curation duties regarding temperate fruit, nut and specialty crop genetic resources: (Select all that apply)
12.
I have experience planning, conducting and reporting research on the following related to temperate fruit, nut and specialty crops: (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.
Serve as an expert and consult in the area of temperate fruit, nut and specialty crop conservation.
14.
Apply scientific findings, developments and advances in species germplasm conservation to solve critical and complex problems such as preserving adequate genetic diversity in the collection.
15.
I have experience leading and participating in employee development 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.
16.
Provide summary reports and explanations of implemented changes to a Research Leader or Supervisor.
17.
Respond to customer inquiries for information and germplasm material.
18.
Oversee the selection and shipment requested for plant material.
19.
Coordinate effectively with personnel to enter and disseminate information and germplasm of the temperate fruit, nut, and specialty crop active collections.
20.
Participate in developing proposals to acquire support for both national and international germplasm collection trips.
21.
Obtain required permits and host country authorizations.
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.