This position is located on the Wheat, Sorghum, & Forage Research Unit, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), in Lincoln, NE. In this position you will participate in research to improve the productivity, sustainability of production, and value of wheat, sorghum and forage crops.

Duties

Collects, prepares, evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records. Maintains inventory of chemicals, stock solutions, etc., prepares solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse. Participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties in a laboratory, field or greenhouse environment. Adapts, modifies, or develops new techniques and/or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project. Maintains, calibrates and modifies complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures. Independently initiates action to resolve or correct technical difficulties and results or recommends resolution to supervisor.

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

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. GS-07 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience assisting with collecting or evaluating plant or crop samples in a laboratory, field or greenhouse environment; recording or analyzing scientific data; and operating standard scientific equipment. OR Education: Successful completion of one full year of graduate study leading to a master's degree. Courses must have been directly related to the position being filled. Directly related courses may include Agriculture, Agronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Sciences, or Crop Science. OR A combination of experience and education as described above. GS-08 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-08 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience actively participating in planning and development of one or more phases of the research process; collecting and recording scientific data; and maintaining records or data. OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education towards a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Agronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, or Crop Science. OR A combination of experience and education as described above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Michele Davis
• Phone: 703-259-9324
• Email: [email protected]