This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Biological Control of Pest Research Unit, located in Stoneville, Mississippi. In this position, you will be participating in all phases of the research process regarding insects, fungi or row crops.

Duties

Collects, prepares, evaluates and verifies insect, fungi or row crop samples and supporting records. Maintains, calibrates and modifies complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures. Prepares and inoculates media with fungal pests of row crops. Keeps detailed records of experimental data. Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.

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/
• Training Activities - Career Intern, Student Career Experience Program.
• Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required.
• Pesticide Applicator's License Required.
• Work outside in the fields in the heat.

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 perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience collecting, preparing, or evaluating agricultural samples; maintaining scientific records; and operating or maintaining scientific and agricultural equipment. OR Education: Successful completion of one full year of study leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Related degrees may include chemistry, plant science, agricultural science, biology, and physics. OR A combination of education and specialized experience 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 perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience assisting in one or more phases of a research project related to fungi; planting, raising, or harvesting crops as they grow in the field or greenhouse; and performing the full range of techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment in a laboratory setting. OR Education: Successful completion of two full years of graduate level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include chemistry, plant science, agricultural science, biology, and physics. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. GS-09 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-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-08 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience setting up a research project related to insects, fungi, or row crop chemistry; interpreting and documenting experimental findings; and recording and analyzing scientific data for inclusion in scientific manuscripts or technical reports. OR Education: Successful completion of two full years of graduate level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include chemistry, plant science, agricultural science, biology, and physics. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. 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 141 Experimental Station Road Stoneville, MS 38776 US
• Name: Tamicka Johnson
• Phone: (703) 259-9323
• Email: [email protected]