Subject: Agricultural Science Aid positions

Description:
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Genetic Improvement of Fruits and
Vegetables Laboratory in Beltsville, MD, is accepting applications for
temporary Agricultural Science Aid positions for two research projects.
Part-time work during the school year can transition to full-time during the
summer. US citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is
required for males 18 years old. Applicants must be capable of following
directions, keeping detailed and accurate records, using a computer, willing
and able to undertake some strenuous tasks in outdoor and greenhouse work
environments, able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs, and have a valid US-issued
driver’s license. Freshmen can be hired at a GS2 level ($14.30/hr) with 3
or more months of general work experience. Those with at least 6 semester
hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology,
chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics,
agriculture, or mathematics, can be hired at a GS3 level ($15.60/hr). The
projects are about plant breeding (strawberries, tomato, pepper) with
opportunities to learn basic skills and safety protocols in the field,
greenhouse, and lab, working with experienced technicians and scientists.
We’re looking for students who want practical experience to support their
careers in agriculture. E-mail Dr. Kim Lewers ([log in to unmask]) with your
available dates, hours and resume; include contact information for listed
references. It may seem early to apply for a summer job, but the hiring
process is slow, so please consider reaching out today.

Pay table web site:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule/

Field work includes planting, maintaining, weeding, and harvesting crop
plantings, packaging fruit for further evaluation, and maintaining plant
identity through labeling. Greenhouse work includes transplanting seedlings,
potting and propagating, fertilizing plants and managing pests with predator
insects. Lab work is very basic and instruction will be provided.

In addition to on-the-job experience, access may be provided to Ag-Learn, a
USDA on-line training site that provides excellent on-line training in many
diverse areas important for all jobs: internet security awareness,
environmentally friendly waste management, diversity in the workplace, MS
Office proficiency, lab safety, and many others.


Contact Person: Kim Lewers
Contact Email: [log in to unmask]

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