- Position Title
- Nutritionist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S25PWA-12668901-mds Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025 to Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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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.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
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 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.
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience to be found minimally qualified. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. If you select A or B, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.
2.
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-07 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select, or you may be rated as not qualified.
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-09 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.
Performs computations to convert and compile data for review and analysis and conducts validity checks of data.
5.
Performs reduction and statistical analyses utilizing computers to develop reports on tests.
6.
Reviews and tests methods and tools used to collect data on dietary intakes.
7.
Maintains computerized files of information that form a record of the data compiled from data collection tools, laboratory analysis results, scientific literature, and other sources.
8.
I have used the following tools to maintain, process or analyze data (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.
Collects, compiles, and analyzes dietary intake assessment data in nutrition research studies.
10.
Assess the nutritional content, food patterns, adequacy and/or quality of human diets in support of a research program.
11.
Conduct assessments of dietary intake using a variety of methods, including interviewer- or self-administered dietary recalls, questionnaires, food diaries or interview techniques.
12.
I have used the following tools to collect data relevant to nutrition research (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.
Work with human subjects for research projects or human studies (i.e. educate, inform, or counsel participants in person or by other means of communication such as email, telephone, or video meeting).
14.
Coordinate participant activities and data collection (i.e., surveys, structured interviews, etc.) for research or experiments.
15.
Design, prepare, and assess human diets in support of a research program.
16.
Prepare documentation for Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that outline research protocols that involve human subjects.
17.
Search, compile and review scientific literature. (GS-09 only)
18.
Select and refine methods to be used in collecting or analyzing the data (GS-09 only)
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.