Date of posting here May 16, 2010 Type of position The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking a permanent, full-time scientist to serve as Research Leader of the Integrated Cropping Systems Research Unit at the North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory (NCARL) in Brookings, South Dakota. Employer USDA-ARS-NPA Location Brookings, SD Salary GS-14: $96,690 - $125,695; GS-15: $113,735 - $147,857 per annum Benefits A comprehensive benefits package includes paid sick leave and annual leave, life and health insurance, a savings and investment plan (401K type), and a Federal retirement plan. Closing date of competition 6/7/2010 Date position available 2010 Description of duties Job Announcement Number: ARS-X10W-0126 Incumbent serves as a Supervisory Research Scientist and Research Leader for the Integrated Cropping Systems Research Unit of the North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory (NCARL) in Brookings, South Dakota. The Unit’s primary mission is to develop, evaluate, and transfer sustainable production and bioprocessing systems that enhance environmental quality and provide profitability for agriculture with emphasis on integrated pest and crop management, and agricultural product development. As Research Leader, the incumbent is responsible for fostering the scientific productivity, quality and impact of the unit and the professional development of its member scientists. This is accomplished through scientific meetings, mentoring junior scientists, reviewing manuscripts, drafts, etc. The incumbent plans, implements, and reports the results of research that combines crop, soil, and pest management strategies into holistic agricultural systems that emphasize crop rotation, soil and water conservation, integrated pest management, and biomass/biofuel crop production and utilization. The incumbent develops system science principles that describe these holistic agricultural systems and develops decision aids that will consolidate emerging technologies into a form that can help producers make informed decisions. Qualifications sought US citizen; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree is required For additional qualifications: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/VAC2.HTM Job Announcement Number: ARS-X10W-0126 Contact for additional information Michael McGuire; (970) 492-7058; Michael.McGuire@ars.usda.gov Lori Wiles; (970) 492-7415; lori.wiles@ars.usda.gov Keli A. Martin; (301) 504-1584; SCIRECRUIT@ARS.USDA.GOV Application procedure   Submit what The ARS Recruitment/Careers office has put together several documents that explain the process and provide suggestions for job seekers. http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=11780 On that page, the "Applicant Guide" is a good overview of the federal application process (including federal resumes, application, KSAs). Submit to Complete information and application procedures: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/VAC2.HTM Send applications to: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Human Resources Division, Attn: Keli A. Martin, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Stop 5106, Beltsville, MD 20705-5106, Fax: (301) 504-1535; e-mail: scirecruit@ars.usda.gov . Applications must be marked ARS-X10W-0126 and postmarked by June 7, 2010. Additional Information USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.