Agricultural Engineer (Remote)
| Agricultural Engineer (Remote) |
| ID: | ARS-PA-063 | Location: | Lubbock | Program: | ARS |
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| Wage/Hr: | $82.00 | Hours/Week: | 20 | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.
NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).
*This position will be open until filled.
NOTE: This position has the option to work remotely. Some travel may be required. |
Qualifications:PhD Degree in 15+ years Agricultural Engineering research experience and experience in image analysis and sensor development and deployment, especially with AI
- Understanding of USDA-ARS research environment, regulations, and requirements.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
Duties:Applies engineering expertise and experience in ARS systems to assist with use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in image analysis for detecting contamination and for detecting precursors to combustion in cotton and cotton co-product storage locations. Help with research projects, developing stakeholder relationships, and provide mentoring for pathway employees.
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.
Physical requirements for Position: Position requires work in a normal office environment or remote location primarily utilizing AI software and building sensors or electrical equipment. - Develop new stakeholder relationships in AI machine vision.
25%
- Work with collaborators on AI imaging and precursors to combustion for storage facilities.
25%
- Provide guidance to Pathway employees on engineering and AI practices and principles as appropriate for various projects.
25%
- Define knowledge gaps about likely co-benefits and challenges and determine priorities for next phases of research in AI.
25%
Other:- Remote work arrangements are available for this position.
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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.