Biological Scientist

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: Provides scientific leadership in qualitative and quantitative biomolecular data analyses in support of the management of invasive species, including arthropods, diseases and other plant pests. Determines from a scientific standpoint, the likelihood of invasion, establishment, and movement of quarantine-significant exotic pests in the United States. Obtains, validates, and biomolecular analyzes data related to pest identification and diagnostics. Develops methods of detection and inspection including scientific and statistically sound sampling procedures for survey of quarantine-significant pests. Estimates spatially dependent probabilities of presence or absence of pests using multivariate statistical analysis of sampling data and factors associated wit