SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST at Department Of Defense
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
About the Job
Duties
As a SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST at the GS-1301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Incumbent interfaces with all levels of DoD and DTRA to plan, coordinate, integrate, and execute program activities in the broad areas of Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Modeling and Simulation, Situational Awareness, Fate Transport and Dispersion, Disease Surveillance, Data Science, and Information Systems Technology
Serves as the principal advisor and technical expert in utilizing, developing, integrating, and executing applied science, engineering, and development programs to combat Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S
CitizenTravel required CONUS and OCONUS (10%)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.Work Schedule: Full-timeMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET with SCI security clearance.May be required to successfully complete a probationary periodOvertime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: FlexibleRecruitment Incentives: AuthorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: RequiredTelework Eligibility: This position is telework eligibleMust consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random periodic random drug testing thereafter.The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, SF 278, upon entering the position, annually, and upon termination of employment, in accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Aug 30, 1993.This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering and Technical Management functional area
The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years.The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years
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:
Expert knowledge of biological modeling and simulation Science and Technology (S&T) within the DoD, with extensive experience in overseeing or directing the S&T efforts that deliver tools to protect the warfighter against a biological agent.Leadership - Extensive experience directing and guiding a multi-functional development team, providing status and decisional briefs to senior leadership; experience with assessing, mentoring, and conflict resolution of team members.Extensive experience leading and establishing interdepartmental and intergovernmental relationships and agreements necessary to accomplish programs.Technical project/program development and managementExtensive experience creating, building, guiding and assessing research and development programs/projects, including gap analysis, strategy development and implementation, and project initiation.Extensive experience providing direction and oversight to ensure the integrity and quality of the technical program planning and execution, compliance with policy and budget, consistency with mission priorities, and administrative productivity.Acquisition, Financial Management and Planning - Expert level knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and procedures in order to evaluate program effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and achievement of stated goals and objectives to include the development of financial plans associated with complex multi-project research and development portfolios and managing financial resources to achieve obligation and expenditure goals and adjusting financial plans based on new/varying requirements.Extensive experience communicating both orally and in writing in order to convey technical issues in a programmatic arena to varying levels and background audiences.
A
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
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.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1301, series as listed below:Basic Requirements: 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 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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study
Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S
accredited college or university
For further information, visit: Additional informationOther Notes:ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering & Technical Management functional area
The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years
The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years
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:
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.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:Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Help
A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy
Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume
Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
For information on entitlement see Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference
Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency
If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration
To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): 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 AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility
Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications
See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility
If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager
Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.
As a SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST at the GS-1301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Incumbent interfaces with all levels of DoD and DTRA to plan, coordinate, integrate, and execute program activities in the broad areas of Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Modeling and Simulation, Situational Awareness, Fate Transport and Dispersion, Disease Surveillance, Data Science, and Information Systems Technology
Serves as the principal advisor and technical expert in utilizing, developing, integrating, and executing applied science, engineering, and development programs to combat Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S
CitizenTravel required CONUS and OCONUS (10%)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.Work Schedule: Full-timeMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET with SCI security clearance.May be required to successfully complete a probationary periodOvertime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: FlexibleRecruitment Incentives: AuthorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: RequiredTelework Eligibility: This position is telework eligibleMust consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random periodic random drug testing thereafter.The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, SF 278, upon entering the position, annually, and upon termination of employment, in accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Aug 30, 1993.This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering and Technical Management functional area
The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years.The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years
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:
Expert knowledge of biological modeling and simulation Science and Technology (S&T) within the DoD, with extensive experience in overseeing or directing the S&T efforts that deliver tools to protect the warfighter against a biological agent.Leadership - Extensive experience directing and guiding a multi-functional development team, providing status and decisional briefs to senior leadership; experience with assessing, mentoring, and conflict resolution of team members.Extensive experience leading and establishing interdepartmental and intergovernmental relationships and agreements necessary to accomplish programs.Technical project/program development and managementExtensive experience creating, building, guiding and assessing research and development programs/projects, including gap analysis, strategy development and implementation, and project initiation.Extensive experience providing direction and oversight to ensure the integrity and quality of the technical program planning and execution, compliance with policy and budget, consistency with mission priorities, and administrative productivity.Acquisition, Financial Management and Planning - Expert level knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and procedures in order to evaluate program effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and achievement of stated goals and objectives to include the development of financial plans associated with complex multi-project research and development portfolios and managing financial resources to achieve obligation and expenditure goals and adjusting financial plans based on new/varying requirements.Extensive experience communicating both orally and in writing in order to convey technical issues in a programmatic arena to varying levels and background audiences.
A
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
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.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1301, series as listed below:Basic Requirements: 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 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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study
Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S
accredited college or university
For further information, visit: Additional informationOther Notes:ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering & Technical Management functional area
The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years
The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years
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:
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.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:Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Help
A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy
Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume
Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
For information on entitlement see Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference
Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency
If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration
To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): 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 AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility
Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications
See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility
If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager
Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.
