Supervisory Research Plant Physiologist/Soil Scientist/Hydrologist

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Basic Requirements:

Plant Physiology Series, 0435
Individual Occupational Requirements

Degree: botany or plant physiology; or a related scientific discipline that included at least 10 semester hours in plant physiology.

Hydrology Series, 1315
Individual Occupational Requirements

1. Degree: physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels.

or

2. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Soil Science Series, 0470
Individual Occupational Requirements

1. Degree: soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility.

or

2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences. At least 15 of these semester hours must have been in the areas specified in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Additional Requirements:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements for one of the series described above, applicants must also meet the additional qualifications requirements as stated below.

GS-14: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service.

• Planning and conducting independent research related to soil processes as it relates to crop resiliency to extreme events, or GHG fluxes and budgets within canopy, or acclimation of plants under non-stationary climate ; AND
• Publishing related research results as primary author in peer-reviewed scientific journals; AND
• Being invited to present research findings at scientific conferences, either in person or virtually; AND
• Managing human, fiscal and physical resources to accomplish research goals; AND
• Working with stakeholders to enhance research efforts.

GS-15: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service.

• Leading a multidisciplinary team conducting research related to soil bioproducts as it relates to crop resiliency to extreme events, or GHG fluxes and budgets within canopy, or crop acclimation of plants under non-stationary climate; AND
• Publishing related research results as first or corresponding author in peer-reviewed scientific journals; AND
• Being invited to present research findings at scientific conferences, either in person or virtually; AND
• Managing personnel, materials, equipment, resources, and facilities needed to accomplish research goals; AND
• Developing and maintaining relationships with commodity groups or other stakeholders.

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.

Supervisory/Managerial Competencies - the following KSAs will also be used to evaluate candidates in the interview and selection process:

1. Ability to lead and accomplish work through others (i.e., team building, conflict management, cultural awareness, strategic thinking, technology, management, and political savvy.)
2. Ability to communicate with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds in a variety of situations.

To further support your qualifications, it is strongly recommended that you submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Failure to do so could result in loss of your consideration/referral. Also, please submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications.

Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.