Plant Genetic Resources Information Network Advisor (Onsite)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Fort Collins, Colorado

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agriculture, Bank Management, Banking Operations, Banking Services, Data Collection, EEO Regulations, Establish Priorities, Federal Assistance, Federal Government, Genetics, Government, International Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Research Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Technical Support, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
Fort Collins, Colorado
POSTED
27 days ago
Plant Genetic Resources Information Network Advisor (Onsite)
ID:ARS-PA-115Location:Fort CollinsProgram:ARS
Wage/Hr:$47.00Hours/Week:12Minimum Age:55

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).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. 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.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in plant gene bank development and GRIN-Global operation and use. OR BA/BS Degree in None

  • Repository and/or gene bank management.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
Duties:

Enrollee will provide advising and inform on clonal germplasm and GRIN-Global as it relates to plant gene bank operations and development.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.

  • Provide training on GRIN-Global for seed and clonal programs at NLGRP, using expertise in Curator Tool and SQL.   40%
  • Retrieve and compile GRIN-Global data for NPGS clonal collections (site data, NLGRP cryopreservation data, genotypic data) to provide inventory prioritization information for NLGRP clonal cryopreservation efforts.   40%
  • Aid in the development of NLGRP Clonal Roadmap.   20%

Other:
  • Health and Safety Considerations: General laboratory safety training, use of personal protective equipment. These training requirements can be satisfied by documentation of completion from previous professional positions.
  • Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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.

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