Supervisory Research Soil Scientist/Agronomist/Meteorologist
(Research Leader)
GS-0470/0471/1340-14/15
Salary Range: $122,198 – $186,854
Announcement Open: October 22, 2024 through November 21, 2024
The incumbent is a Supervisory Researcher serving as either a Soil Scientist, Agronomist, or
Meteorologist and as the Research Leader for the Soil Management Research Unit located in Morris, MN. The incumbent will plan and execute research quantitatively assessing the efficacy of common and aspirational agricultural practices to positively influence carbon, nitrogen, water and energy dynamics in the soil, water or air. As Research Leader, the incumbent provides vision while establishing an advisory stakeholder base and developing research programs to address stakeholder priorities; maintains and enhances the creativity and productivity of the unit; hires personnel and manages the human, fiscal, and physical resources assigned to the unit; serves as the unit fund holder; provides technical information and consultation, both internal and external to ARS; and ensures the proper interpretation and reporting of scientific research results and information.
