Overview
Biological Scientist Jobs in Adams County, IA at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Title: Biological Scientist
Company: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Location: Adams County, IA
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Job Summary
If selected you will provide support to the biotechnology compliance program, which may include performing inspections, analyzing information from inspections, and evaluating and enforcing compliance with federal regulations for Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS). One (1) position to be filled within the advertised counties of Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa. The incumbent must reside within an advertised county.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: post high school education with courses equivalent to a major, which is defined as 24 semester/36 quarter hours, in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. 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: Enforcing laws, regulations and practices associated with compliance inspection processes and procedures of agricultural goods and products. Developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with a variety of positions within industry, academia, and other government agencies. Analyzing scientific data to prepare reports, guidance documents, position papers, articles or presentations. OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-9 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the BRS compliance program activities to ensure efficient and effective program operations.Perform inspections, review and analyze pertinent data and documents, and make determinations regarding compliance incidents.Data analysis, compiling data from applications, inspections, and reports submitted by regulated organizations.Maintains assignment records, monitors the status of work, and ensures completion of tasks within established time-frames.Work may involve driving long distances, and/or travel to remote locations.
Position Start Date:
04/21/2026
Position Close Date:
04/27/2026
Salary Offered: 61722 – 81553 USD Per Year
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! To learn more about what it's like to work at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, what the agency does, and the types of careers, please visit the APHIS careers site. APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response
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