Research Geneticist
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide university course descriptions as necessary. Basic Requirement for 0440 Genetics Series:
Applicants must meet the basic requirements below. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics. Courses dealing with genetics, some phase of genetics, or specific techniques that are applied in genetics work are acceptable. This includes courses in genetics, plant or animal genetics, molecular and cellular biology, mathematics and statistics (as they apply to genetics), population dynamics, and certain techniques such as those dealing with irradiation. Course work consisting of an appropriate combination of basic courses in genetics and cytology or statistics are also acceptable.) Graduate Education:
Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. GS-12:
One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Specialized experience at this level is defined as:
Conducting the full cycle of scientific research pertaining to genetic resource management, which encompasses genetic conservation and the evaluation of natural fish and wildlife populations using eDNA, bioinformatics, and genomic tools. This includes experience in completing all stages of the scientific process from idea generation and study design to implementation to analysis and dissemination of results; Evaluating the genetic impacts of various resource management plans and projects and working with other scientists and program leaders to provide professional expertise and formulate and recommend policies, programs, and plans for ecosystem management and ecological restoration activities; Assisting in meeting organization, preparation of reports, determination of research priorities, evaluation of research proposals, and participation in workshops and related events for a national science organization related to genetics or genomics (e.g. National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation); Disseminating research findings at conferences or scientific meetings and publishing results on websites. --OR-- Conferred Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in a research area such as Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics. Work
Experience:
Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day, month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade (salary) if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent, temporary or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete, inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must meet the basic requirements below. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics. Courses dealing with genetics, some phase of genetics, or specific techniques that are applied in genetics work are acceptable. This includes courses in genetics, plant or animal genetics, molecular and cellular biology, mathematics and statistics (as they apply to genetics), population dynamics, and certain techniques such as those dealing with irradiation. Course work consisting of an appropriate combination of basic courses in genetics and cytology or statistics are also acceptable.) Graduate Education:
Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. GS-12:
One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Specialized experience at this level is defined as:
Conducting the full cycle of scientific research pertaining to genetic resource management, which encompasses genetic conservation and the evaluation of natural fish and wildlife populations using eDNA, bioinformatics, and genomic tools. This includes experience in completing all stages of the scientific process from idea generation and study design to implementation to analysis and dissemination of results; Evaluating the genetic impacts of various resource management plans and projects and working with other scientists and program leaders to provide professional expertise and formulate and recommend policies, programs, and plans for ecosystem management and ecological restoration activities; Assisting in meeting organization, preparation of reports, determination of research priorities, evaluation of research proposals, and participation in workshops and related events for a national science organization related to genetics or genomics (e.g. National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation); Disseminating research findings at conferences or scientific meetings and publishing results on websites. --OR-- Conferred Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in a research area such as Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics. Work
Experience:
Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day, month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade (salary) if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent, temporary or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete, inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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0440 Genetics - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $76,721 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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