Supervisory Physical Scientist

Duties
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As a Supervisory Physical Scientist at the GS-1301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the Chief, Technical Reachback Division.
• Supervises a staff of professional civilians and military members, supported by contractors, in providing 24/7 chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) technical and scientific expertise and analysis.
• Demonstrates a broad mastery in the technical aspects of delivering WMD analysis in support of all levels of combating the effects of WMD.
• Provides scientific advice to all echelons in the Agency management, combatant commands and Joint Staff on the technical aspects of CBRNE and potential impacts to operations, to include counter measures, protection and decontamination.
• Attends meetings and conferences concerning scientific aspects of CBRNE, to include modeling and simulation, phenomenology, system response and protection.
• Serves as the point of contact for requests and/or guidance regarding WMD analysis and CBRNE modeling and simulation.
• Develops and manages science and technology (S&T) program budgets.
• Leads the provision of decision support to warfighters, putting technical analysis directly into operational context through liaison between users and technology developers.
• Evaluates requirements for additional resources and balances organization needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests.
• Identifies need for change in organization priorities and takes action to implement such changes.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450) within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993.
• Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Ft. Belvoir, VA. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI (Top Secret/SCI access) clearance.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Travel is required up to 25% of the time, CONUS/OCONUS, to include weekend travel, weekend layovers during travel, and long hours while in travel status.
• The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Providing chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) subject matter expertise with the use of software to model CBRN hazards.
• Performing or overseeing analysis to support contingency planning or emergency response or leading scientific research to address gaps in understanding of CBRN threats/effects and the ability to model them.
• Managing a multi-million-dollar research program, including practical experience with programming, planning, budgeting, executing, and leading interagency coordination of program activities/modeling support.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1301 series.

Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics;

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Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).