This position is located with USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA), Soil & Water Conservation Research Unit (SWCRU) in Pendleton, OR and the incumbent will provide technical research support to the locations Research Scientists and their Research Projects. This is a Term appointment with an initial length of 13 months. However, it may be extended up to a total of 10 years. Decision to extend will be determined by the Supervisor.

Duties

Actively participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties, in a laboratory environment. Adapts, modifies or develops new techniques and/or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project. Uses a variety of specialized equipment to perform a full range of techniques. Maintains, calibrates and modifies complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.

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. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled and which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualification Requirement - GS-06 Experience:The qualification requirements for this position at the GS-06 grade level includes one-year specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level or its non-federal equivalent, collecting or preparing samples in a laboratory environment; recording and analyzing scientific data; and performing routine and recurring techniques using a variety of specialized equipment. OR Education: 1 year progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Biological Science, Agricultural science, Chemical science, or Chemistry. OR A combination of graduate-level education and specialized experience as described above. Qualification Requirement - GS-07 Experience:The qualification requirements for this position at the GS-07 grade level includes one-year specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level or its non-federal equivalent, participating in a research project; preparing and analyzing scientific data in a laboratory setting; and maintaining equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures in a research project. OR Education: 1 year progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Biological Science, Agricultural science, Chemical science, or Chemistry. 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 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 US
• Name: Melissa Smith
• Phone: 510-559-6312
• Email: [email protected]