Research Technician 1 (Onsite)

Job Description

Job Description

Research Technician 1 (Onsite) ID: ARS-MWA-017 Location: Ames Program: ARS
Wage/Hr: $25.00 Hours/Week: 30 Minimum 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 3 year(s) of experience in Farming OR BA/BS Degree

• Prior experience working with various dataloggers/flowmeters and familiarity with agricultural drainage and water monitoring systems.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Duties:

This work is to support research projects related to cover crop and manure management; collecting, properly recording and preparing for analytical tests soil samples; and preparing and summarizing data to be included in reports. 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.

• Collect, prepare, evaluate, and verify soil samples and supporting records. 50%
• Maintain records and compile data and other information from various sources. 30%
• Operate and maintain a variety of specialized equipment which must be calibrated and synchronized to achieve desired results. 20%

Other:

• Training provided as needed.
• Health and Safety Considerations: General laboratory and filed safety training is required and will be provided.
• Required Safety Gear: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.
• Safety Gear Use: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.
• Physical requirements: Ability to spend long hours outdoors in inclement weather (hot, freezing, humidity temperatures). 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.