This position is located within the USDA, ARS, Field Organization, Midwest Area, Dairy Forage Unit, Office of the Director in Madison, Wisconsin. In this position, you will be gathering and furnishing information in communicating new data, information, and recommendations for improvements of research; planning, writing, and editing written and electronic content; and responding to the needs of stakeholders in support of research.

Duties

Manages the day-to-day operational project plans (i.e., plans to share with the appropriate audience) to align with communication of strategic initiatives to meet established objectives as required and directed by the CD or SHC team leadership. Follows up on commitments and requests made by the CD or on behalf of the SHC team and maintains files on matters requiring attention by the supervisor or on behalf of the SHC team (may include confidential information). Works with USDFRC scientists and the SHC team to develop effective outreach activities to solve problems of the dairy and forage or soil health industries on regional, national, and international levels to showcase written and electronic materials. Plans, writes, and edits written and electronic content and materials that enhance the value of dairy forage and soil health-related research. Assists the CD and the SHC in effectively communicating that the USDFRC and SHC are the strategic leaders in providing dairy forage and soil health-related research and developments. Prepares and utilizes surveys to monitor the effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives to reach and build relationships with local stakeholders and farmers. Develops, formats, implements, prepares, and delivers draft summaries, reports, correspondence, presentations, and other communication materials on USDFRC or SHC research and activities through various mediums to designated audiences. Presents relevant information regarding research activities and programs at meetings, dairy days, forage shows, external fairs, and conferences. Attends selected trade shows, exhibits, and conferences with Center scientists or SHC team members to interface with representatives from small and large industries concerning technology transfer opportunities with USDFRC or the SHC.

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-05 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 sharing scientific information to the general public; and verifying accuracy of information through interviews with scientists, industry stakeholders, subject-matter specialists, or policymakers for dissemination. OR Education: One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include plant, soil, animal, dairy, or other agricultural discipline; business management; communications and media; marketing; or public relations. OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): Completion of a bachelor's degree, with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.). Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, as described above. S.A.A. is based on (1) A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.0 or higher) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study; OR (2) A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; OR (3) Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision; OR (4) Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. 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-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 gathering and furnishing information and communicating new scientific data/information, or recommendations for improvements of research; planning, writing, and editing written or electronic content; and responding to the needs of stakeholders in support of research or business needs. OR Education: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's, LL.B., J.D., or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include plant, soil, animal, dairy, or other agricultural discipline; business management; communications and media; marketing; or public relations. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience 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 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Chirag Patel
• Phone: 5716693542
• Email: [email protected]