Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security & Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: CBRNE Analytical and Remediation Activity (CARA) is a subordinate unit of the 20th CBRNE Command. The HQs, 20th CBRNE Command is a major subordinate command to US Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC). Responsibilities Provide oversight to insure programs are executed in timely manner and within fiscal constraints. Develop costs and schedules to ensure program goals are met. Conduct analysis of short and long term goals to plan resources and project development. Leading analytical and evaluative methods to plan, execute, conceptualize and define phases of system. Provide technical assistance and advice to other agencies and military services. Prioritize programs or resources to accomplish mission objectives. Lead a team of multi-discipline individuals such as scientist, engineers and technicians in order to complete appropriate projects. Managing complex technical programs or projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Microbiologist Series, 0403: A. Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement for General Physical Science Series, 1301: 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. Basic Requirement for Chemistry Series, 1320: A. Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. OR Combination of education and experience: course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS 13 grade level as a Senior analytical scientist in a laboratory conducting chemical or biological or physical analyses. Expert knowledge dealing with scientific investigations of unknown samples, proficient in advanced analytical instrumentation and data analysis techniques associated with chemical and/or microbiology or air monitoring functional areas, independently developed protocols/methods for analytical equipment within their respective functional job series. Demonstrable experience with Chemical Biological (CB) threats, laboratory operations, safety and quality assurance oversight. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field (CF) 16 - Engineers and Scientist (Non-Construction) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment and Relocation incentives MAY be authorized for those that are eligible.
