Agriculturist; Training Specialist​/Biological Scientist​/Biologist; Computational

The selected applicants will design, develop, deliver emergency response training programs, and scientific training programs OR diagnose animal diseases foreign to the U.S., support outbreak response OR be responsible for simulation modeling, statistical analysis, and/or ecological/epidemiological modeling.

Vacancies by location:
Fort Collins (1);
Starkville, MS (1);
Millville, UT (1);
Manhattan, KS (3), Glynco, GA or Frederick, MD (9) Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR Combination of education and experience: post high school education with courses equivalent to a major, which is defined as 24 semester/36 quarter hours, in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work

• Enforce agricultural regulations through inspection of agricultural commodities intended for import or export, overseeing regulatory treatment of imported commodities, enforcing agricultural compliance, or conducting pest survey operations.
• Communicate science or agricultural regulatory concepts to individuals, colleagues, management or groups of people.
• Address a variety of scientific needs and program priorities related to control of agricultural pests, wildlife or livestock disease management, or wildlife management.
• Coordinate, lead, and promote program activities independently to stakeholders and external audiences.
• Address agricultural stakeholder needs using technical knowledge and the most pertinent science and technology.

OR Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in the fields of biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

• This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
• You are qualifying for the position based on education.
• You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
• This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.