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The ARS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the Center Director of the Western Regional Research Center (WRRC), in Albany, California. This is a permanent full-time SES position, leading a regional Center of excellence with state-of-the- art research facilities and unique scientific expertise in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, food technology, materials engineering and ecology. The WRRC is recognized for its impact on the Nation's priority issues in biofuels, bioproducts, food quality and safety, new healthy food products, and the control of invasive weeds. The Center Director leads a dynamic group of more than 80 scientists in developing and implementing internationally renowned research programs, and in leveraging strategic collaborations with national and international research institutions, and private industry.
Open Period: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 to Friday, May 01, 2009
Thank you...
Director, Western Regional Research Center
SALARY RANGE: 117,787.00 - 177,000.00 USD per year
Current SES employees may be reassigned/transfer red at their current salary.
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 03, 2009
to Friday, May 01, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: ES-0401-00/00
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent (SES Career)
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: N/A
DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Albany, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.
JOB SUMMARY:
Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES)-Career Reserved. Positions in the SES are not graded. Only one position to be filled under this announcement. The salary range is ($117,787- $177,000) per annum. SES employees are also eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to the SES. The selectee is subject to a one-year probationary period unless currently serving under an SES appointment. Visit www.opm.gov. /ses/references/ ses_quals_ GUIDE_2006. pdf
The Western Regional Research Center conducts cutting-edge, mission-oriented research to achieve the following goals: 1) To enhance healthfulness of foods by creating crop plants and food products that promote health, and by developing systems and methods that ensure the safety of the food supply; 2) To develop new food and industrial products including biofuels using biotechnology to develop improved, tailored agricultural crops and bioengineering to create new products from agricultural crops and processing coproducts; and 3) To protect and enhance the quality of the environment by developing ecologically sound methods for pest control and environmentally sound systems for efficient food and industrial processes.
The Center Director is one of the key leadership positions in the Pacific West Area. The incumbent participates fully with the Area Director in developing, recommending, and supporting broad research missions, goals, and policies in the field of agricultural research. This position requires a background in research and administration which would provide intensive scientific knowledge, executive skills, and leadership ability necessary to administer the complex and diverse programs of the Center.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Address Mandatory Qualifications
* Address Mandatory Technical Qualications
* Specialized Education
* Agency Specific Requirements
* Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Sincerely,
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
Wenndy Carrasco, M.P.A. | Human Resources Specialist/Special Emphasis Programs Manager | Agricultural Research Service | Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Ave. Mail Stop 5101, Rm 3-1136-C | Beltsville, MD 20705 | 301-504-1392 | 301-504-1325 wenndy.carrasco@ ars.usda. gov
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