Biological Science Laboratory Technician
Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Otis ANG Base, Massachusetts
Otis ANG Base, Massachusetts
Company
Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Location
Otis ANG Base, Massachusetts Otis ANG Base, Massachusetts
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The selectee serves as Biological Science Laboratory Technician at a laboratory or work unit within Plant Protection and Quarantine, Science and Technology (PPQ S&T) and is responsible for carrying out complex tasks, analyses, evaluations, studies, and diagnostics using a variety of sophisticated technologies in support of scientific studies.
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Conditions of Employment
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- 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/
- Successful completion of one-year trial period.
- Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
- May be required to do field work on a daily bases or for extended periods of time.
- Exposure to harsh field environments may occur, including extended periods of heat, cold, inclement weather, or uneven terrain that must be traversed.
- Work requires periods of repetitive movements and moderate to heavy exertion in terms of moving equipment to conduct research indoors or in the field.
- May travel domestically and potentially internationally, based on project requirements.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment for specific tasks.
- Some exposure to a variety of moderately hazardous chemicals and waste materials may occur.
- May be required to operate hazardous laboratory or field equipment (e.g., irradiators, power tools, chain saws, man-lifts) that may require operational and safety training and, in some cases certification, prior to use (USDA will provide training).
- May be required to obtain PPQ Pesticide Applicator Training and/or training to apply fumigants requiring SCBA.
- May work at times in a Bio-safety Level 3 agriculture facility that will require changing clothes into work-suits.
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.
FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-08 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-08 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
- Knowledge of basic principles and modern common laboratory techniques of molecular biology.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and execute experimental work in field or laboratory research related to the above disciplines.
- Experience in data collection, data quality control, electronically storing data, basic summary analysis and reporting.
- Experience in operating and maintaining specialized equipment, and maintaining inventories of samples, reagents and supplies.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with team members to plan and conduct research projects successfully and in a timely fashion.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
- You are qualifying for the position based on education.
- You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
- This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.
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.
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.
Additional information
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
- First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
- Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
- This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit (union), specifically the National Association of Agricultural Employees (NAAE) / 1836.
- This is a Term appointment not to exceed 13 months. (Appointment may be extended up to 10 years without re-announcing.) For more details click: Term Appointments
- Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
- Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.
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