AGRONOMIST
What you'd do
The primary purpose of the position is to develop and provide technical guidance, coordination, and integration of the Agronomic programs in conservation planning and application, technology development and training, and quality assurance to all personnel within the assigned area, or field office.
Major duties
Develop and provide guidance on the establishment, revision, and correlation of soil and vegetative interpretations for all crop land, hay land, mined land, and other related lands. Assist soil scientists in the correlation of soil-vegetative interpretations. Develop plans for field trials related to agronomy discipline, evaluates results of trials, and develop procedures and techniques for their application on locations where similar problems have occurred. Maintain knowledge of the latest research developments in resource management with emphasis on cropland management, erosion control, water quantity, and water quality, and prepare applicable Information for dissemination to field technicians. Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary technical team and provide support in the development and implementation of Federal, State, and local programs and initiatives. Develop training techniques, procedures, visual aids, and devices in order to provide on-the-job training to groups and Individuals.
What you need to qualify
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 Education Requirement: Degree: agronomy; or related discipline of science that included at least 30 semester hours of course work in the basic plant sciences, including at least 15 semester hours in agronomic subjects, such as those dealing with plant breeding, crop production, and soil and crop management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: at least 30 semester hours in the basic plant sciences, including a minimum of 15 semester hours in agronomic subjects, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience must include: Determining conservation needs on cropland, pastureland, and related lands; Planning multiple-use and sustained yield agronomic programs for a multi-disciplinary conservation approach; Assisting soil scientists in the correlation of soil-vegetative interpretations; Assisting in the development of agronomic techniques and standards to improve soil structure and fertility; Developing plans for field trials on soil management and crop production; AND Providing information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners regarding ways in which to best use land. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience above in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF 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.
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