SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY -PHYSICAL SCIENTIST/GEOPHYSICIST/C

Duties

DUTY 1 - Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Division, ensuring that R&D, technology transition, and partner engagements comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

DUTY 2 - Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

DUTY 3 - Represents the division with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with senior civilian and military scientists, policymakers, and R&D managers (e.g. SES, MIL 0-6, GG-15, academic R&D Vice Presidents) on a wide range of matters, which include highly unstructured and interconnected problems involving both difficult technology and complex human relations, or programmatic issues, etc.

DUTY 4 - Develops and fosters collaborative R&D relationships across the DoD, USG agencies, international partners, industry, and academia to close enterprise-level capability gaps and broaden the impact of technical collection and analytic reporting.

DUTY 5 - Provides technical oversight and program management for strategic R&D partnership and state-of the-art advanced concept development across the full spectrum of AFTAC mission areas. Establishes near-term and strategic technical objectives to meet the goals of the Strategic Integration Directorate.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours, nights and/or weekends.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Employee may be required to undergo CI polygraph examinations in accordance with Security regulations involving material handled.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical field (such as physics, nuclear engineering, chemistry, biology, geophysics, etc.) and a minimum of 15 years of experience is desired.
• This is an Interdisciplinary position that can be filled as a Geophysics Series 1313, General Physical Science Series 1301, Physics Series 1310, Astronomy and Space Science Series 1330, Chemistry Series, 1320.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Geophysics Series 1313, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series:

General Physical Science Series 1301, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series:

Physics Series 1310, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series:

Astronomy and Space Science Series 1330, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series:

Chemistry Series, 1320, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series:

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Geophysics Series 1313, General Physical Science Series 1301, Physics Series 1310, Astronomy and Space Science Series 1330, Chemistry Series, 1320: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Mastery of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science, with broad interpretive knowledge in nuclear sciences (i.e. radiochemistry and nuclear measurement principles), national technical nuclear forensics, laboratory analysis systems, spaced-based surveillance, seismology, hydro-acoustics, and program management concepts, principles and practices; knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, personnel management, systems acquisition and contracting of scientific projects and programs; knowledge of Joint DoD, DOE, DOJ, DOS and OHS structure, organizations, and mission/functions, interrelationships and operations. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science, with broad interpretive knowledge in material physics, nuclear engineering, chemistry, geophysics, electro magnetics, optics, sensors, signal processing, high performance computing, artificial intelligence, statistics, national technical nuclear forensics, laboratory analysis systems, and space-based surveillance.

2. Knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, personnel management, and program management, to include systems acquisition and contracting of scientific projects and programs.

3. Knowledge of Joint DoD, DOE, DOJ, DOS and OHS structure, organizations, and
mission/functions, interrelationships and operations.

4. Skill in interpreting, organizing, and presenting information in a clear, concise manner to produce scientific reports and briefings to senior level audiences in order to successfully negotiate and/or defend and justify program positions.

5. Ability to develop and transition new methods, approaches, and procedures from concept refinement through development and operational deployment.

6. Ability to quickly assimilate highly complex disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations in operational settings under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience; present and/or defend a position effectively.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

3. The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position; the APDP level required specifically for this position is Engineering and Technical Management - Practitioner level, or equivalent

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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

Education

POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.