Department of Agriculture

Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Incorporate highly sophisticated GIS technology linked to state, national, and international databases, as well as models and applications. Initiate, create, and coordinate of critical GIS-related programs. Develop and maintain quality control and assurance standards for the collection of geospatial data relative to WS. Directs and coordinates the development of standards, protocols and policies. Use remote sensing, global positioning systems, geodatabases, GIS servers, and spatial statistical methods to develop decision support systems. Advise and guides the development of geospatial data collection standards and applications. Develop and maintain close personal contact with WS GIS...

Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Assists management by providing analysis in the evaluation of administrative programs, systems, and methods to facilitate process improvement of services. Answers a variety of questions concerning the full range of personnel support activities. Serves as liaison between business units and division on all hiring and recruitment to ensure consistency in the execution of Agency policy and guidelines. Reviews personnel requests to determine the nature of staffing or other action required and sources of candidates. Determines that the proposed action is in accordance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Develops new procedures to address identified weaknesses. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or US National. Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to...

Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Independently plans, develops, and manages multiple complex administrative or mission-related projects statewide, regionally, or nationally. Primarily responsible for development, monitoring, editing, maintenance, and renewal of the work unit's NEPA documents. Takes initiative to monitor and ensure compliance with annual NEPA take thresholds and Federal, State, and local regulations concerning WDM and program directives. Compiles and evaluates data on damage or hazards caused by various wildlife species for use in NEPA and ESA documents, MBTA permitting processes, and other documents and reports. Leads preparation and completion of program area Migratory Bird reports, CMITS reports, PUP requests, and...

Summary As Assistant Area Director of a large, complex classing office, the incumbent shares fully with the Area Director in directing, administering, and carrying out programs and activities assigned to the office. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 05/16/2023 to 05/23/2023 * Salary $82,830 - $107,680 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 12 * Help Locations 3 vacancies in the following locations: * Rayville, LA 1 vacancy * Florence, SC 1 vacancy * Abilene, TX 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. * Appointment type Permanent - * Work schedule Full-time - * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 12 * Job family (Series) 1980 Agricultural Commodity Grading *...

Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Analyzes expense needs of Divisions and other organizational units on an accounting period, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Analyzes and conducts budgetary studies of FTPP or its Divisions to ascertain compliance with budgetary plans and program policies. Gathers, extracts, reviews, verifies, and consolidates a variety of narrative information and statistical data needed in the formulation and presentation of budget requests. Creates, runs, and interprets reports from the Financial Management Modernization Initiative (FMMI) to ensure all financial information is accurate for FTPP. Promptly advises the Chief of Staff of significant problems or matters requiring their attention. Develops and uses computerized spreadsheets and databases for use in capturing, manipulating, and reporting program financial data. Prepares analytical reports addressing financial issues of interest...

Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Participates in projects that deliver technical designs, deployable increments, maintenance releases for Salesforce based Cloud applications critical to MRP mission program. Acting as technical liaison to participate in development in house and lead any contracted development effort that will deliver cloud and software applications intended to support any MRP mission program. Acting as technical liaison to support any MRP mission program in the development of statements of work (SOW) intended for the contracted development of Cloud applications and other software applications. Working directly with Systems Analysis staff to assist in translating business requirements into sound technical designs and responsible for the development effort. Ensuring all developed code by self / team members meets all defined security requirements as defined by the Security branch. Providing technical...

Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides expertise in one or more of the following: bacteriology, microbiology, plant pathology, soil microbiology, soil-plant microbiomes, virology, mycology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics. Prepares a variety of documents, and reports on different aspects of biotechnology related to the protection of plant health and the production of agricultural, silvicultural, and horticultural crops. Scientific analysis and risk assessments on biotechnology permit applications and petitions for deregulation. Reviews applications for release, interstate movement, and importation of certain genetically engineered organisms. Primary contact for evaluation of compliance incidents for non-adherence to permit...

Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Plan and implement field, computer modeling, and laboratory studies. Manage work meant to develop tools and methods applicable to solving problems inflicted by vertebrates. Develop investigations and fully participate in the entire research process. Serve as study director on research studies. Develop new products, assess new or existing techniques, and assess management options to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Design and conduct studies devised to determine biological and behavioral attributes and characteristics of wildlife species. Conducted complex computer modeling studies using contemporary statistical analyses and quantitative approaches. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US...

Apply Print Share Save Summary The selectee will serve as an Airplane Pilot and operates light category single and multi-engine airplanes at low altitudes and speeds, conducting research and development testing and dispensing biological control specimens, such as sterile insects, over designated areas (including unfavorable terrain) throughout the United States, and performs related duties to support agricultural flying activities. The work includes extensive travel assignments. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 05/12/2023 to 05/18/2023 Salary $69,107 - $89,835 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Mission, TX Remote job No Telework...

Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Ensuring privacy control implementation statements are accurate and regularly reviewed for compliance. Reviewing all system changes and analyzes how the changes affect privacy data. Publishes and maintains security compliance and privacy metrics. Builds partnerships amongst other IT Directorates and teams and fosters cross-functional teamwork. Interprets, develops, recommends, evaluates effectiveness of, and disseminates policy and guidance on Risk and Compliance and Privacy program requirements. Applies knowledge of federal government security and privacy guidelines. Remains abreast of all applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines affecting information technology security authorization and IT privacy. Identify and correct potential compliance gaps and/or areas of risk within the Mission Area to ensure full compliance with privacy regulations....

Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the justification, presentation, formulation, and execution of multiple program budgets. Develops policy guidelines and detailed procedural instructions for use in planning, estimating and documenting Program funding needs. Prepares and presents preliminary/formal budgetary and historical data for use by management in the annual review/submission of budget requests. Analyzes requests to assure consistency, eliminate duplication of funding, and reconcile budgetary estimates with current levels of expenditures and anticipated changes in programs and/or goals. Develops allocation of funds to the support units. Reviews, evaluates, and...

Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Operate special purpose aircraft along flight lanes to dispense sterile insects over designated areas throughout the United States. Pilot aircraft as required to conduct research and development tests for applying agricultural chemicals and delivering biological control specimens at low altitudes and minimum controllable speeds. Prepare maps using specialized computer hardware and software to include Global Information System (GIS) programs using various formats of latitude and longitude coordinates. Download and upload flight data to program computers and onboard precision guidance systems, and prepares daily flight records and required reports. Coordinate both ground and flight activities with...

Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Responsible for organizing and conducting direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area of program involvement. Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs in close consultation with higher-level management. May be required to use chemical immobilization and euthanasia drugs to capture and handle wildlife. Assists Wildlife Biologists by correctly identifying current, and forecasting future damage, problems and relating them to the damage-causing species. Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and address specific environmental, economic or political...

Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Serves as a primary Grants Management Specialist in developing and administering Agency-level and Program-level agreements and facilitates cooperation and partnerships. Grants Management, which Includes cooperative agreements, grants, interagency agreements and other federal financial instrument types. Provides and/or oversees training, technical assistance, oversight, ethics advice, expertise, and consultation. Serves as liaison between the Government and awardee organization to clarify, interpret, and resolve issues. Initiates, plans, conduct surveys and studies to recommend changes to policies, procedures, and regulations. Drafts and/or develops recommended policies and guidance for all domestic and international agreement activities. Reviews analyzes, and comments on proposed Federal and Departmental agreements legislative, regulatory, and policy changes. Serves as a...

Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Removes stains from various surfaces using chemicals and cleaning solutions. Maintains inventory of general laboratory supplies and orders replacement, as needed. Ensures stock of clean lab coats and aprons is enough for staff daily use. Conducts maintenance checks on variety of equipment used on a daily basis. Moves shipment boxes, heavy furniture, supplies and equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or US National. Individuals who were born male 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 one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must...

Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Timekeeper for Time and Attendance processing, in accordance with appropriate system (i.e., WebTA) policies and procedures. Enter and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems and helps other employees in the use of these systems. Receive and inventory purchases and deliveries. Assist with recruitment by initiating SF-52s, Requests for Personnel Actions, required for the office/program unit in accordance with established procedures. Maintain employee performance documents for the office/program unit. Process awards, maintains awards database, and ensures proper routing of awards for the office/program unit. Assist supervisory staff in onboarding new employees and out-processing...