Description du poste
This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Fruit and Tree Nut Research in Byron, Georgia. The incumbent participates as a team member with the scientist in all phases of the research process and assumes full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the research.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Collects, prepares, evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records.
Develops or designs various aspects of research projects on the basis of overall objectives outlined by the supervisor.
Operates and maintains a variety of highly specialized complex equipment which must be calibrated and synchronized to achieve desired results.
Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
Interprets and documents findings by preparing information to be included in manuscripts or preparing reports summarizing progress or results of research
Maintains plants in a greenhouse environment.
Cultures and maintains microorganisms for experimental use.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-05: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-05 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-04 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience collecting samples, observations, or data in a laboratory, field, greenhouse, or other scientific setting; operating equipment and following established procedures to support scientific studies or experiments; and recording or organizing research data using computers or other recordkeeping systems. OR Education: Successful completion of a full 4- year course of study above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position being filled. Related degrees may include: Agronomy, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, or Biology. OR A combination of education and experience as described above GS-06: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-06 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience conducting laboratory, field, or greenhouse studies and collecting and evaluating scientific data; operating, maintaining, or calibrating scientific equipment used in research activities; and compiling, analyzing, and summarizing research data. OR Education: Successful completion of one full year of progressively higher- level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include: Agronomy, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, or Biology. OR A combination of graduate level education and experience as described above. GS-07: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 wh