Qualifications:Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Biological or microbiological sciences, environmental and biological consulting, and/or transfer of scientific discoveries to the public. OR PhD Degree in Microbiology - Having served as National Program Leader for natural resources in programs such as NP 211: Water
- Availability and Watershed Management and NP 216: Sustainable Agricultural Systems.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
Duties:Responsible for providing advice and guidance for assigned Office of Scientific Quality Review NP 211 and NP 216 (and others). Project Plans of projects that involve engineering research, systems-level research, data integration/collaboration, and significant engineering, hydraulics, or systems design components. Provide advice and guidance on the future redirection, termination, and creation of Project Plans with input from associated Office of National Programs, National Program Leaders, and Area and Center Director's Offices. The enrollee will serve as a subject matter expert on topics such as engineering, hydraulics, hydrology, soil science, agronomy, irrigation, nutrient utilization, water conservation, erosion, data, modeling, climate change, sustainability, environment, and similar.
The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded projects. The enrollee shall not author for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between 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.
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*This position will be open until filled.
NOTE: This position has the option to work remote.
- Advise and provide guidance on program planning and priority setting of NP 211
(Water Availability and Watershed Management) and NP 216 (Sustainable Agricultural Systems) projects, collaborating with National Program Leaders in project planning, and conferencing with stakeholders. Advise and provide guidance related to hydrology, engineering, sustainability, production systems and environmental concerns. 25%
- Advise and provide guidance on NP 211, NP 216 or other Program Review and Evaluation. As requested,
participate in project reviews and conference via Zoom with the scientists on their existing and
future project plans. As needed, negotiate on these plans with Area Directors and/ or Center
Directors. Advise and provide guidance on the research objectives, review and technology transfer.
25%
- Advise and provide guidance on Program Coordination and Communication within the USDA and
among other federal agencies.
20%
- Advise, provide guidance and engage in teamwork with Office of National Programs, National Program
Leaders on research planning, coordination and collaboration. As requested, serve on research scientist candidate reviews, and collaborate with NGOs, also with the USDA office of the Secretary.
20%
- Advise and provide guidance to top administrative personnel in the various USDA agencies and other agencies on important research questions concerning soils, soil biology, climate, greenhouse
gas, and soil/environmental interactions.
10%
Other:- Training provided as needed.
- Remote work arrangements are available for this position.
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