US Agricultural Research Service – Fort Pierce, FL

Leads basic and applied research in epidemiology and associated disciplines related to exotic/domestic plant pathogens.
Guides research to ensure alignment with ONP and stakeholder needs and is the Unit’s responsible fundholder.
Characterizes basic pathogen biology and ecology of responsible pathogens.
Determines the epidemiology and develops improved detection, sampling and surveillance methods.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Successful completion of a three year probationary period.
Financial Disclosure Required.

Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Basic Requirements for Plant Pathology Series, 0434
Degree: plant pathology; or a related scientific discipline that included at least 20 semester hours in basic botany or plant science, and 10 semester hours in plant pathology.

Graduate Education: must have been in plant pathology, or in one of the recognized subject-matter fields of plant pathology.

Evaluation of Education: courses in botany, plant physiology, plant taxonomy, plant pathology, agronomy, forestry, horticulture, or similar subjects may be used to meet the 20-semester-hour requirement in basic botany or plant science.

Additional Requirements
In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below.

GS-14
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

GS-15
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs.

Supervisory/Managerial Competencies-the following KSAs will also be used to evaluate candidates in the interview and selection process:

Ability to lead and accomplish work through others.
Ability to communicate with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds in a variety of situations.

Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Additional information

CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: Federal employees are subject to prohibitions against officially dealing with outside organizations in which they have a financial interest.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week.
Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential.

Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.

Required Documents
The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete.

Resume that includes personal information, education, and detailed work experience related to this position.
If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214.

Agency contact information

Juliana Hensley
Phone: (571) 669-3483
Email: ***************@usda.gov
Address: Agricultural Research Service
141 Experimental Station Road
Stoneville, MS 38776
US

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