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These positions are in the Agricultural Research Service, National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The incumbent will perform simple routines in support of research projects.
This is a temporary position with a not-to-exceed date of 1 year and may be extended in 1 year increments up to 8 years in total.This position may be non-competitively converted to a term or permanent position before the not-to-exceed date, if that date is within 120 days of completion of all program, training, and educational requirements.
This position may be non-competitively converted to a term or permanent position within 120 days of completion of all program, training, and educational requirements.
Learn more about this agency11/03/2017 to 11/17/2017
$21,316 - $26,661 per year
GS 01
4 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Internships
Part-Time
01
No
ARS-PATH-18-MWA-0017
483703000
Major Duties:
Laboratory--prepares routine media, and solutions, by weighing and measuring constituents according to established methods; uses common laboratory equipment and apparatus such as autoclaves, sterilizers, centrifuges and homogenizers; prepares labels for specimens; maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and may wash or clean other laboratory equipment. Assists in other closely related duties.
Field--performs simple repetitive tasks incidental to the research project; assists in plot preparation and maintenance, plant harvesting and sample preparation as well as sample and seed sorting, or processing for analysis and storage; may perform such duties as servicing and cleaning insects traps.
Greenhouse--performs simple repetitive tasks incidental to the research project such as watering, fertilizing, weeding, potting, and maintaining plants. Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Students must be at least 16 years of age and meet Federal, State and Local laws governing the employment of minors.
Must be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" system. Federal law requires the use of E-VERIFY to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
Must be a U.S. citizen prior to non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position.
Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
Program Eligibility Requirements
Qualification Requirements
GS-01:
Enrollment in a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) program.
All academic degrees or course work must be completed in an educational institution that has obtained accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov/.
A post-secondary certificate program must have been completed at a qualified educational institution equivalent to at least 1 academic year or full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.
• Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility to include your most recent performance appraisal, SF-50, and proof of eligibility such as a RIF separation notice or letter from OPM/your agency. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if achieving a rating of 85 or above. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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• More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you provided false documentation, you will be removed from consideration.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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USDA Student Trainees who study veterinary or biological science or attend an 1890 Land Grant university, 1994 Tribal College, or Hispanic Serving Institution, may be eligible for the USDA Scholars Program to receive scholarship as well as a university grant for room and board.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/483703000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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