Job Title: Research Food Technologist/Research Chemist –
Peoria, IL
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Agricultural Research Service
Sub Agency: National Center for
Agricultural Utilization Research
Job Announcement
Number: ARS-X10W-0233
SALARY
RANGE:
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$68,809.00 -
$125,695.00 /year
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OPEN
PERIOD:
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Wednesday,
August 25, 2010 to Monday, October 25, 2010
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SERIES
& GRADE:
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GS-1320
1382-12/14
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POSITION
INFORMATION:
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Full-Time
Permanent
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DUTY
LOCATIONS:
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1 vacancy -
Peoria, IL
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WHO
MAY BE CONSIDERED:
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Applications
will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive
service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring
authorities.
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JOB
SUMMARY:
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Find
Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day,
From Field to Table
Your U.S. citizenship must be
verified before entrance on duty.
Seeking a
permanent full-time research scientist in the Functional Foods
Research Unit at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization
Research located in Peoria, IL. The incumbent
will conduct independent research in order to develop new
knowledge to understand the role of oil composition in determining the
functionality and oxidative stability of oils and oil containing
food products.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1
vacancy - Peoria, IL
The incumbent independently plans and conducts research to
develop new knowledge to understand the role of oil composition in
determining the functionality and oxidative stability of oils and
oil-containing food products. This knowledge will be used to
develop new technologies for making frying oils, margarines, spreads and
shortenings based on U.S. commodity vegetable oils that have good
oxidative stability and/or functionality without the need for
hydrogenation processes that produce trans fatty acids.
· Investigates
effects of natural antioxidants to enhance oxidative stability of oils
and fried food
· Evaluates new
oilseed cultivars for improved oil oxidative stability
· Investigates
effects of alternative oil processing technologies on enhancing oxidative
stability of frying oils
· Researches
different methods/materials for developing trans fat-free crystallized
fat products such as shortening, spreads and margarine
· Publishes
research results in peer reviewed journals and provides supervision to
support staff
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Qualifications
and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
Your education and experience will be evaluated against
all qualification requirements (basic and any additional requirements)
listed below.
Basic
Requirements:
Food Technologist
A. Degree: food technology, or
dairy technology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, physics, or a related
discipline or field of biological or physical science. The course
work must have been comprised of at least 30 semester hours in the basic
biological and physical sciences, and included at least 20 semester hours
in food technology and closely related subjects, or 20 semester hours in
subjects that can be applied directly to food technology.
OR
B. Combination of education and
experience - courses equivalent to a major, including the course
work specified, as show in A above, plus appropriate experience or
additional education.
Chemist
A. Degree: physical sciences, life
sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry,
supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and
integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.
OR
B. Combination of education and
experience - course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above,
including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by
mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6
semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional
education.
This position has a positive education requirement.
You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college
courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grade point average or
class ranking to verify education when applying for this
position. If this information is not provided, your education may
not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for
this position. If you are selected for this position, you will
have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on
duty. Application materials will not be returned.
Additional Requirements:
GS-12: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR one year of
specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in
the Federal service.
GS-13:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade
level in the Federal service.
GS-14: One
year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade
level in the Federal service.
Time-In-Grade Restrictions apply for all candidates considered under
Merit Promotion/Alternative Merit Promotion.
Specialized Experience is experience
which has equipped you with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 'KSAs' required to perform the duties of this position:
1. Knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of fat/oil-based
materials and emulsions
2. Skill in the use of advanced analytical methods including differential
scanning calorimetry, GC, HPLC and/or GS/MS
3. Ability to conceive, plan, and conduct research and publish results in
peer reviewed journals
To be considered
for a research scientist position, you must submit a one-page abstract of
your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Also, submit a list of
names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your
stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received;
memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make
presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office
and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and
publications.
Vacant research positions may be filled at one of several
grade levels depending upon the scientific impact of the person
selected. A peer review may be required to determine the
appropriate grade level of the position and supplemental materials may be
required from the selectee.
Research
scientists have open-ended promotion potential. Research
accomplishments and their impact on the duties and responsibilities of
positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited
only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of
recognized importance to science and technology. *Final grade level
may be determined by a peer review panel.
Education:
Graduate education must be directly related to the work of
the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary to do the work.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities
may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the
foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited
educational institution in the United States. It is your
responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Please visit
the Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e4.htm#e4a for additional
information on this topic.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the
basic and any additional requirements. The Agricultural Research
Service uses a category rating process. Based on evaluation of all
written materials submitted in application for the position, you will be
determined to be Ineligible, if you do not meet eligibility and/or
minimum qualifications criteria; Eligible, if you meet all eligibility
and minimum qualifications criteria; OR Quality, if you meet quality
criteria in addition to eligibility and minimum qualifications
criteria. For information about how to address KSAs, please
visit our website at www.ars.usda.gov/careers, click on 'How to
Apply,' then click on 'What are those KSAs anyway?' For more
information about the evaluation process, please visit our website
at: www.ars.usda.gov/careers, click on 'How to
Apply,' then click on the link to 'Qualifications
and What They Mean.'
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Benefits
and Other Info
BENEFITS:
A Benefits Package is authorized for this position.
Additional information about Federal benefits can be obtained at http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/benefits.asp#icc.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Veteran's Preference:
For further details, call the U.S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at 703-724-1850 or TDD
978-461-8404. Select General Information on the Federal Employment
Policies and Procedures, and then Veteran's Preference and Special
Appointing Authorities for Veterans. Visit their VetGuide website
at http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
(VEOA): Qualified
candidates eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of
1998 (VEOA), a special hiring authority, will be considered. VEOA
eligibles are preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated
from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of
active service. Veterans who are released under honorable
conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour are also eligible.
Creditable Service:
Service credit for annual leave
accrual may be granted for directly related non-Federal work experience
or uniformed service for newly appointed individuals, or those
individuals reappointed after a break in service from civilian Federal
employment of at least 90 calendar days. The amount of non-Federal
service to be credited will be based on the amount of directly related
and documented experience that the selectee possesses as documented by
the employee and which is approved by agency management.
Relocation Expenses:
Payment of relocation expenses will
be determined in accordance with P&P 412.5, Recruitment and Retention
Incentives and Other Special Pay, Sections 6 and 7, as amended by
Bulletins 03-402 and 05-412.5, which may be found at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/Bulletins/05-412-5.pdf. See also http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/staffing_recruit/reloweb.htm.
Financial Disclosure Requirement:
Federal employees are subject to
prohibitions against officially dealing with outside organizations in
which they have a financial interest. You may
be required to submit a financial disclosure report if hired for
this position.
False statements:
If you make a false statement in any
part of your application, you may not be hired; may be fired after
beginning work; or may be fined or jailed.
Optional Form 306, (Declaration for Federal Employment):
If you are selected for this position, you will be required to complete
this form before an offer may be made.
Displaced/Surplus Employees:
Individuals eligible under the USDA
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the
position to receive consideration for special priority selection.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area will be
considered well qualified if that applicant meets the qualification
standard and eligibility requirements for the position, meets minimum
education and experience requirements, meets all selective factors where
applicable and is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the
position upon entry. Employees
seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of the
agency notice, a copy of their most recent performance rating and a copy
of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and
duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you
are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Additional information on
CTAP and ICTAP is available at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
Selective Service System:
Males over age 18 who were born after
December 31, 1959,
must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an
exemption) to be eligible for Federal employment.
ARS Reasonable Accommodation Contact Information:
If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or have
questions regarding reasonable accommodation and/or accessibility for any
part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Disability
Program Manager on 202-720-6161 or through the DC Relay Service on
202-855-1234 (TDD).
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How
To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the
appropriate address and/or facsimile number, but they must be received by
11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date.
If sending your application as an attachment to an email, do not send
zipped files. They will be removed in accordance with standard
electronic security procedures.
If hand delivered, be sure your application is received in the Human
Resources Division on or before closing date.
If application packages do not contain all of the requested
information, you may lose consideration for the job. To help you
ensure your application fully outlines your qualifications and
eligibility for this position, please submit the following documentation
as appropriate. Some of the items listed may not apply
to you. NOTE: Applications received in postage paid
government envelopes will not be considered.
APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
__ Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal
Employment), Resume, Curriculum Vitae, or other document outlining
your qualifications (Go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp and scroll
down to obtain the OF-612).
The following information is required of all applicants:
__ Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the
position
__ Full name, mailing address (including zip code) and day and evening
phone numbers (with area code)
__ Statement that you are a U.S. citizen (if not using the OF-612)
__Copy of DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty) (only if claiming veteran's preference) (Visit the following web
site for additional information: http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp
__SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference) plus the support
documentation required by this form (if claiming 10-point veteran's
preference) (Go to the web site at http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/sf.asp to obtain form.)
__ Paid and non-paid work experience related to the position. For
each period of work experience include:
___Job title
___Series/grade
(if Federal employment)
___Duties and
accomplishments
___Employer's name
and address
___Supervisor's
name and contact information
___Starting and
ending dates of employment (at least month/year)
___Number of hours
worked per week
___Salary
___Indicate if we
may contact current supervisor/employer
__ Other job related information, such as training courses (title &
year); skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools,
etc.)
___Certificates/licenses (current)
___Honors, awards,
and special accomplishments
___Supplemental
questionnaire if applicable
(usually for Federal Wage System positions - WG, WL, WS)
__ Copy of college transcripts (if qualifying all or in part on the basis
of education for this position) (If you have non-conventional education,
e.g., foreign study, continuing education units, life experience, etc.,
go to the web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e4.htm#e4a and look
under the heading “Other Education” for information governing acceptability of this type of
education.)
__ Copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify possession
of competitive civil service status (if you are a current or previous
federal employee)
__ Copy of most recent performance appraisal (if you are a current
federal employee)
__ Second copy of application package IF you are a candidate with
competitive status. (NOTE: All status candidates who wish to
be considered under both alternative merit promotion and non-status
competitive examining must submit two (2) complete applications when the
position is open to both status and non-status candidates. When only
one (1) application is received, it will be considered under the
alternative merit promotion procedures if the applicant is a current or
former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility.)
__ Support documentation for eligibility for special hiring authorities,
such as disability, Peace Corps service, etc. (If you have
questions about whether you are eligible for a particular hiring
authority, please call the servicing HR specialist or visit the web site
at http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/default.asp
__ Support documentation if you are a USDA surplus or federal displaced
employee (See pertinent section under “Other Important Information” below.
__ Self-certification of typing speed (if required as a basic
qualification for the position)
__ While not required, a separate response to the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities (KSAs listed under Specialized Experience) and
Selective Placement Factor(s), if present, for this position may better
highlight your specific qualifications for this position. (For an
explanation of KSAs, go to the web site at http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/whatksa.html).
If this is your first time applying for a federal job, or if you wish to
view more detailed information about various aspects of applying
for federal jobs, go to
http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/.
Location Contact Information: Mike Horn (309) 681-6478
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
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Joanne Kennedy
Phone: 301-504-1580
Fax: 301-504-1535
TDD: 202-855-1234
Email: SCIRECRUIT@ARS.USDA.GOV
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Agency
Information:
Department Of Agriculture
USDA-REE-ARS-HRD/ARS-X10W-0233
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Stop 5106
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
E-MAIL:SCIRECRUIT@ARS.USDA.GOV
Fax: 301-504-1535
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Agency
Information:
Department Of Agriculture
USDA-REE-ARS-HRD/ARS-X10W-0233
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Stop 5106
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
E-MAIL:SCIRECRUIT@ARS.USDA.GOV
Fax: 301-504-1535
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Questions about this job:
Joanne Kennedy
Phone: 301-504-1580
Fax: 301-504-1535
TDD: 202-855-1234
Email: SCIRECRUIT@ARS.USDA.GOV
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Job Announcement Number:
ARS-X10W-0233
Control
Number: 2013358
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