Tuesday, January 15, 2013

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (ARS)
**********************************************************************VACANCY LISTING FOR January 14th, 2013 THROUGH 18th, 2013

Download a copy of OF-306 (Declaration for Federal Employment).  Available in writeable PDF format.
 Your USDA Career Starts Here! 
The ARS Jobs weekly e-mail message provides a listing of new jobs being posted each week.  To learn more about USDA-ARS Careers visit:  ARS Careers http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/careers.htm.   



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CURRENT VACANCIES1
Arizona
Interdisciplinary: Research Soil Scientist/Research Microbiologist
Series/Grade:  GS-0403/0470-12/14

California
Program Analyst
Series/Grade:  GS-0343-09/11

Georgia
Program Analyst
Series/Grade:  GS-0343-09/11
                                                    
Illinois
Research Molecular Biologist
Series/Grade:  GS-0401-12/13

Physical Science Technician
Series/Grade:  GS-1311-05/06

Biological Science Technician (Microbiology)
Series/Grade:  GS-0404-05/06

Iowa
Director, U.S. National Animal Disease Center
Series/Grade:  RA-0701-SL

Agricultural Research Technician
Series/Grade:  GS-0404-05

Kansas
Engineering Technician
Series/Grade: GS-0802-07/08

Louisiana
Supervisory Research Plant Pathologist/Geneticist/Soil Scientist/Agronomist (Research Leader)
Series/Grade: GS-0434/0440/0470/0471-14/15

Maryland
National Program Leader (Rangeland)
Series/Grade:  GS-0401/0408/0454-15

National Program Leader (Food Science and Technology) 
Series/Grade:  GS-0435/0890/1320/1382-15

Mississippi
Research Agronomist
Series/Grade:  GS-0471-12/13

Nevada
Research Rangeland Management Specialist/Research Soil Scientist
Series/Grade:  GS-0454/0470-12/14

North Dakota
Engineering Technician
Series/Grade: GS-0802-07/08
  
Oklahoma
Physical Science Technician
Series/Grade:  GS-1311-07/09

Pennsylvania
Physical Science Technician
Series/Grade:  GS-1311-05/06

Washington, DC Metro Area
Training Specialist
Series/Grade:  GS-1712-12

Training Specialist
Series/Grade:  GS-1712-13


1Please note, positions may open/close at various times.  All efforts are made to ensure listing is accurate at time of distribution. 
*Open to government employees only.

Completed your Ph.D.?  Apply for our Postdoctoral Positions:  https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetRefineControlResults?Keyword=USDA+ARS+postdoctoral   
For all USDA Vacancies:  https://usda.usajobs.gov/
For student and summer position information visit:    http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=1345

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NEWS ITEMS
Upcoming Outreach/Recruitment Events:
Military Job Fair, 01/24, Kessler Air Force Base,  Kessler, MS.  Contact Jimmy McAlpine for more information: jimmy.mcalpine@ars.usda.gov
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS

Application instructions for positions advertised are included in each vacancy announcement and should be followed in order to ensure that appropriate consideration is given.  Questions related to specific positions being advertised or the qualifications for specific positions should be referred to the individual listed in each announcement under the "Agency Contact Info" section.


Tips for Tackling the Federal Application Process: http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=11780#tips

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EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The Federal government offers a generous benefits package, including life and health insurance, Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan, and various family friendly and flexible work schedule programs, including telework.  For additional information on benefits of Federal employment visit: http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=1352

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Thank you for your interest in USDA-ARS!

USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Office of Outreach, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity
Outreach and Recruitment Staff
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5144
E-mail:  careers@ars.usda.gov
Phone:  (202) 720-6161

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