Supervisory Research Geneticist/Research Plant Physiologist/Research Horticulturist

This position is located with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Tropical Agricultural Research Station (TARS), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

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
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• 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. Please see below for education qualification requirement information.