Supervisory Agricultural Science Research Technician (Animal)

Summary 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. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. The final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at the time of job offer. 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides supervision over eight Agricultural Science Research Technicians (GS range 4 to 9). Outlines work assignments, provides guidance on procedures and methods to be used, and reviews work upon completion. Incumbent is responsible for approving or disapproving leave, giving performance evaluations, and making recommendations concerning personnel actions. Assures that equal opportunity is extended to employees supervised, which includes full consideration of eligible minority group members and women in filling vacant positions; holding individual and group meetings to communicate equal employment opportunity and program missions; providing career counseling and orientation; enhancing career opportunities through training and development, job redesign, and similar techniques; and ensuring full and equal consideration of these employees in recommending promotions, awards, and other forms of special recognition. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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