National Program Leader Positions Open
Applications are now being taken to fill four National Program Leader
positions in Crop Production and Protection, National Program Staff,
USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD. These are important leadership positions
for your projects and our national programs. The vacancies are
listed below and the Science ad is attached. Closing date is:
November 14, 2005.
National Program Leader for Bioinformatics
Announcement Number: #ARS-X5E-0349
National Program Leader for Horticulture
(2 positions):
Horticulture and Sugar Crops
Horticulture, Pathogens and Germplasm
Announcement Number: #ARS-X5E-0350
National Program Leader for Field and Horticultural Crops Entomology
Announcement Number: ARS-X5E-0351
The complete vacancy announcements can be obtained by searching for
the relevant vacancy announcement at:
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/VAC2.HTM
In the section for "Washington, D.C. commuting area, but open to all
U.S. citizens".
Please give some thought to whom you would like to have as National
Program Leaders, providing guidance for you and your ARS colleagues
in the future. Share the vacancy announcements with potential
candidates. We welcome your interest in these positions and your
suggestions for potential candidates. We encourage you or any
interested candidate to contact Dr. Judith St. John, Deputy
Administrator, or any of the National Program Leaders in Crop
Production and Protection to obtain further information about the
national programs and responsibilities of national program leaders.
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Science ad text:
National Program Leaders
for
Horticulture, Crops Entomology, and Bioinformatics
(Biological Scientist, GS-0401-14/15)
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Programs, Crop
Production and Protection in Beltsville, MD is seeking four National
Program Leaders for: (1) Horticulture (two vacancies); (2) Field and
Horticultural Crops Entomology; and (3) Bioinformatics. These
senior-level positions direct research policies and programs for
USDA's chief in-house science agency. The National Program Leaders
manage, plan, lead, coordinate and implement comprehensive research
program conducted at sites nationwide.
Candidates need an extensive scientific background and must have
advanced research experience in one or more of the specialty areas.
Recruitment is at the GS-14/15 levels. Salary commensurate with
experience (GS-14, $88K - $114K; GS-15, $103K -$135K per year plus
benefits). Pre-employment check and a full background investigation
may be required. These are permanent, full-time positions.
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens. Application must address specific
education and experience requirements. To request copy of vacancy
announcement, call (301) 504-1482 or go to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
and search for #ARS-X5E-0350 (Horticulture); #ARS-X5E-0351 (Crops
Entomology); and #ARS-X5E-0349 (Bioinformatics). Announcements open
on 9/19/05. Applications must be postmarked by 11/14/05. USDA/ARS is
an equal opportunity employer and provider.
--
Kay Walker Simmons
National Program Leader, Grain Crops
National Program Staff, USDA Agricultural Research Service
George Washington Carver Building, 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Room 4-2210
Beltsville, MD 20705-5139
office phone: 301-504-5560
fax: 301-504-6191
email: kws at ars.usda.gov
