Research Entomologist
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Requirements:
Entomology Series, 0414 Degree:
entomology; or a related discipline of the biological or physical sciences that included at least 16 semester hours in entomology. OR Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major that included course work as shown above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of Education:
Applicants with major fields of study in zoology, or invertebrate zoology may fully meet the basic educational requirements if their academic preparation included substantive instruction (including appropriate laboratory and field work) in basic general entomology, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, general and organic chemistry, general physics, and mathematics or statistics that provided some training in the analysis of variables. AND Additional Requirements:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below. GS-12:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or possess an equivalent combination of graduate level education and experience. Graduate education must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirement for the GS-12 level of this position is:
Experience conducting field or laboratory experiments on resistance to insecticides or other toxins, or in biological control, or on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of insects. GS-13:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled.The specialized experience requirements for the GS-13 level of this position are:
Experience conducting and applying components of an IPM or resistance management program; primary authorship of publications of considerable interest in the field of entomology; make presentations to professional societies and others outside the organization on matters specific to the study of entomology and pest management. GS-14:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled.The specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 level of this position are:
Experience leading a research team or developing research studies on the implementation on pest management programs or pest resistance management; successfully implementing a resistance management scheme, or researching and applying an IPM program; primary authorship of a number of important papers and publications in the field of entomology; making presentations to professional societies and others outside the organization on matters specific to the study of entomology and pest management. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To be considered for this position, you must submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Also, submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications. Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Entomology Series, 0414 Degree:
entomology; or a related discipline of the biological or physical sciences that included at least 16 semester hours in entomology. OR Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major that included course work as shown above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of Education:
Applicants with major fields of study in zoology, or invertebrate zoology may fully meet the basic educational requirements if their academic preparation included substantive instruction (including appropriate laboratory and field work) in basic general entomology, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, general and organic chemistry, general physics, and mathematics or statistics that provided some training in the analysis of variables. AND Additional Requirements:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below. GS-12:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or possess an equivalent combination of graduate level education and experience. Graduate education must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirement for the GS-12 level of this position is:
Experience conducting field or laboratory experiments on resistance to insecticides or other toxins, or in biological control, or on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of insects. GS-13:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled.The specialized experience requirements for the GS-13 level of this position are:
Experience conducting and applying components of an IPM or resistance management program; primary authorship of publications of considerable interest in the field of entomology; make presentations to professional societies and others outside the organization on matters specific to the study of entomology and pest management. GS-14:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled.The specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 level of this position are:
Experience leading a research team or developing research studies on the implementation on pest management programs or pest resistance management; successfully implementing a resistance management scheme, or researching and applying an IPM program; primary authorship of a number of important papers and publications in the field of entomology; making presentations to professional societies and others outside the organization on matters specific to the study of entomology and pest management. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To be considered for this position, you must submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Also, submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications. Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0414 Entomology - Salary Range:
$79,109 to $144,510 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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