Center Director WRRC
Company
Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
Location
Albany, California Albany, California
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The incumbent is a member of the Senior Scientist and Technology Service (SSTS) and serves as the Center Director and Location Coordinator of the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) and Albany Location Coordinator in Albany, California. The mission of WRRC is to conduct innovative research and provide scientific solutions to stakeholders in support of California and U.S. agriculture.
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Conditions of Employment
- Veterans' preference is applicable in the Senior Science and Technology Service.
- Initial appointments are required to serve a 1-year probationary period
- You must upload your responses to the SSTS Professional Recognition Documentation.
- Background Investigation and a security clearance are required.
- U. S. Citizenship, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US is required.
Qualifications
You must have:
- Conducted outstanding research in the fields of animal or plant science, chemistry, food science, biochemistry, plant genetics, post-harvest biology, agricultural engineering, crop production, food safety, as determined by a Qualifications Assessment Board.
- Have earned a doctoral level degree at an institution of higher education [as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 u.s.c. 1001).
- Have national or international recognition authority and leadership in an area of widespread scientific interest and investigation; and
- Meet the qualification standards prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management for appointment to a position at the GS-15 level of the General Schedule. Have conducted outstanding research in the fields of animal or plant science, as determined by a Qualifications Assessment Board.
- Have directed the work of an organizational unit.
- Having ensured the success of one or more specific major programs or projects.
- Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and
- Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policymaking, policy determining, or other executive functions.
Education
For 0401- Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, chemistry, food science, biochemistry, plant genetics, post-harvest biology, agricultural engineering, crop production, food safety.
OR
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
A Ph.D. in any of the disciplines listed above is required.
Additional information
Consideration for competitive selection for this position is open to all persons within the area of consideration who meet the basic qualifications. Race, color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, marital or family status, disability, and other non-merit factors will not be considered.
1. This position is covered under the post-employment restriction of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). This law also requires the selectee to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (Standard Form 278), within 30 days of appointment.
2. Applications sent in U.S. Government postage-paid envelope and submitted through Federal Agency courier services will not be considered.
3. The 1993 Hatch Act Reform Amendments prohibit oral and written political recommendations for Federal jobs.
4. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System before they can be employed by an executive agency of the Federal government. This requirement does not apply to Agency employees appointed before November 8, 1985.
5. All application forms are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and become the property of USDA. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency at 202-260-8128. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Date Posted
09/29/2024
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