| Plant Health and Biodefense Specialist (Remote) |
| ID: | ARS-ONP-011 | Location: | Beltsville | Program: | ARS |
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| Wage/Hr: | $82.00 | Hours/Week: | 20 | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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NEW Solutions is proud to connect professionals, age 55+, with part-time and full-time opportunities throughout the country by providing skilled and experienced workers to government agencies.
*This position will be open until filled.
NOTE: This position has the option to work remote. |
Qualifications:Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Plant Pathology. OR PhD Degree in Plant Pathology - Professional knowledge of and demonstrated professional experience with in-depth knowledge of and intensive background in the advanced theories, principles, concepts, practices and methods of the following and/or related disciplines - plant pathology and related sciences such as microbiology, genomics, molecular biology, plant physiology, crop science, and horticulture.
- Knowledge of the interrelationship of the assigned area of research programs to other specializations within ONP.
- Knowledge demonstrated through authorship of peer-reviewed scientific publications, highly technical accomplishments, and contributions to a body of science that establish the incumbent as a widely recognized leader in the scientific community of his or her area of expertise related to the assigned position.
- Skill in formulating highly technical recommendations involving a wide variety of specialized and complex research projects in assigned areas.
- Ability to work collaboratively with National Program Leaders, research scientists, and other experts in research programs in other areas of specialization within ONP.
- Knowledge of agricultural and consumer problems that adversely impact agricultural production, marketing and utilization.
- Ability to keep abreast of the latest technical developments in this country and throughout the world to provide an awareness of how they may influence his/her overall recommendations and decisions.
- Knowledge of management and administrative principles and practices to accomplish long range program planning and evaluation.
- Communication skills in order to cooperate with researchers, research leaders, line managers, and others who impact on research planning and leadership.
- Communication skills in order to meet, elicit cooperation from, and deal effectively with both domestic and international contacts.
- Ability to organize, lead, and chair groups of highly technical experts for the purpose of formulating recommendations on and directing and coordinating national research programs.
- Interpersonal skills and technical ability to work cooperatively and successfully with other agencies, groups, and industry.
- Communication skills to present information clearly and concisely.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
Duties:The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally-based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.
*This position requires a T5 (Top Secret - SCI) investigation*
NEW Solutions is proud to connect professionals, age 55+, with part-time and full-time opportunities throughout the country by providing skilled and experienced workers to government agencies.
*This position will be open until filled.
NOTE: This position has the option to work remote. - Subject matter expert on plant health-related issues. 50%
- Coordinate plant health-related research activities between ARS and stakeholders, including federal agencies. 15%
- Help coordinate NP303 through OSQR process. 15%
- Lead discussion groups on specific disease topics. 10%
- Represent ARS at stakeholder meetings. 10%
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- Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
- Travel Requirements: May be required to attend stakeholder meetings. Limited mobility may be required for travel.
- Overnight travel: Approximately 2 trips per year for 3-4 days per trip.
- Air travel anticipated: Approximately 2 trips per year for 3-4 days per trip.
- Rental cars: Approximately 2 trips per year for 3-4 days per trip.
- Remote work arrangements are available for this position.
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