Department of Agriculture
Microbiologist
Ames, Iowa
Sponsorship not specified$62k-$81kDetected 1 day ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Requirements
- Degree: microbiology
- Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional
Nice to have
- FOR THE GS-9 LEVEL:
- Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-7 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state,
- Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
- Maintaining and following Standard Operating Procedures for test methods to ensure consistent and accurate testing.
- Consulting and collaborating with technical, scientific and supervisory staff to review test results for validity, troubleshoot testing and resolve technical issues using written documentation and verbal consultation.
- TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
- This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
Compensation
- $62k-$81k
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