This position is located within the USDA, ARS, PWA, Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit (RSPER) in Dubois, ID. The RSPER is a commercial-scale sheep and rangeland research facility operating on 48,000 acres of native rangelands and forests. As a team leader, you will organize workforce and resource actions and activities to support a research mission of developing integrated methods to increase production efficiency of sheep and improve the sustainability of rangeland ecosystems.

Duties

Works with the research leader and administrative officer to manage animal care, nutrition, grazing, and health programs; and supply, feedstock, and chemical inventories. Works with the research leader and administrative officer to coordinate fleet, infrastructure, and equipment management plans; and operational schedules. Participates as a team member with scientists in the research process and assumes full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of research programs. Determines the methods and materials needed according to the research needs of the scientists involved. Operates and oversees maintenance of a wide variety of laboratory and agricultural equipment typically associated with livestock research enterprises. As needed, operates a variety of heavy duty on-road and off-road equipment such as tractors, trucks and trailers used to transport livestock to various research sites, snow machines, all-terrain vehicles, etc.

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.
• 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Must hold a valid, or have the ability to obtain, a State of Idaho driver license.
• Supervisory Responsibilities.

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. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled and which provided the candidate with the knowledge, skills & ability to perform the duties of the job. GS-09 Experience: The qualification requirements for this position includes one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-08 grade level or its non-federal equivalent, developing and implementing livestock (including sheep, horses or cattle) care, nutrition, and health programs and livestock grazing, facility, and transporting plans; managing and monitoring resource and supply inventories; preparing reports and summarizing results of production and research data; providing technical and administrative supervision of staff by assigning and reviewing work, ensuring adequate personnel training, and resolving personnel conflicts. OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree directly related to the position. Related degrees may include animal science, livestock feeding and nutrition, livestock or farm animal management, animal or livestock production. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring running, walking, or bending. In many situations, the duration of the activity (such as most of a work day) and remote locations contribute to the arduous nature of the job. In other situations, there may be special requirements for agility or dexterity, such as exceptional hand/eye coordination and using horses to work livestock, and ability to accomplish goals in inclement weather. Work Environment: The work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals or working outdoors. The employee is required to use protective clothing such as gowns, coats, boots, goggles, crash helmets, and gloves. 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 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 US
• Name: Melissa Smith
• Phone: 510-559-6312
• Email: [email protected]