Supervisory Research Geneticist/Research Plant Physiologist/Research Horticulturist

Summary This position is located with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Tropical Agricultural Research Station (TARS), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.
S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Duties Lead a broad and complex research effort to determine plant responses to physical and biological interactions affecting yield performance and product quality of tropical tree crops. Characterize, evaluate, increase, preserve, and conduct phytosanitary assessments for quarantined grain genetic resources and for the National Plant Germplasm System. Maintain and enhance creativity and productivity of the research station. Manage human, fiscal, and physical resources assigned to the station. Serve as fund holder by managing program funds, monitoring obligations and expenditures, and ensuring adherence to federal fiscal policies. Provide technical information and consultation to internal and external customers to the Tropical Agriculture Research Station. Ensure proper interpretation and reporting of scientific research results and information. Evaluate and recommend project changes. 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 a three-year probationary period. Please refer to "Next Steps" for additional information. 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 **
* 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 /. 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: In addition to the Education Requirements in the section below, applicants must also meet the following Specialized Experience

Requirements:
GS-14 Grade Level Specialized

Experience:
Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 level are: experience leading a research program related to plant science; publishing plant research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals; presenting research findings at professional meetings; managing funds on research grants; and ensuring the development of well-trained scientific and technical staff. GS-15 Grade Level Specialized

Experience:
Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-15 level are: experience formulating, executing, and leading a collaborative research program related to plant science; publishing plant research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals; presenting research findings at domestic and international scientific meetings; providing guidance to technicians and stakeholders in accomplishing research objectives; developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and serving as Principal Investigator on a collaborative research grant. 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. 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; religiou