SCIENTIST

• You will be responsible for planning and executing complex analyses in order to support the assessment of explosive ordnance disposal tools and technologies.
• You will prepare technical and programmatic plans for EOD technology assessment projects.
• You will independently plan and conduct testing and research on EOD equipment to determine the equipment's capabilities and limitations, including if it should be rejected or accepted, reworked, or if it can be improved.
• You will be responsible for planning and execution of scientific projects to include supporting test and evaluation of EOD equipment.
• You will represent the command at various government and private industry meetings, symposiums, and conferences.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

TO QUALIFY FOR ND-04: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 (GS-09/11 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional scientist planning and executing complex analyses in order to support the assessment of explosive ordnance disposal tools and technologies with little to no oversight by preparing technical and programmatic plans for EOD technology assessment projects; independently plan and conduct testing and research on EOD equipment to determine the equipment's capabilities and limitations.

TO QUALIFY FOR ND-03: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-02 (GS-05 through 08 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector planning and executing analyses in order to support the assessment of explosive ordnance disposal tools and technologies by drafting technical and programmatic plans for EOD technology assessment projects; conduct testing and research on EOD equipment to determine the equipment's capabilities and limitations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.



A. 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.

OR

B. 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.



This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Direct Hire Authority for STRL Mission Support to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

You will serve as a SCIENTIST in the Warfighter Defense & Systems Integration Department (W), Battle Lab Division (W4), EOD Technology Assessment Branch (W43) of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division located in Indian Head, MD.

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-03 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-09 through GS-11; the ND-04 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-12 and GS-13.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.