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At the Defense Threat Reduction Agency we work as One Team in support of our mission: Safeguarding the United States and its allies from
global weapons of mass destruction threats by integrating, synchronizing, and providing expertise, technologies, and capabilities. We have an
inclusive work environment that promotes a highly-qualified and diverse workforce capable of meeting the demands of such a critical mission.
Whether your career is in an administrative support staff position or in a professional/technical area such as science, engineering, accounting or
program management, DTRA offers a unique opportunity to join an innovative team of professionals dedicated to making the world safer. If
you're ready to be entrusted with helping to safeguard the United States and its allies, DTRA offers a rewarding career with competitive salaries,
comprehensive benefits and many professional development opportunities.
We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic background in nuclear science or nuclear engineering, such as might be attained via a Ph.D.
degree program, and past experience in radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection. The candidate should be able to analyze R/N threats and related
detection problems in order to provide operational, scientific and policy solutions to the Contingency and Exercises Department and supported
units. The candidate's background in R/N detection development and detection theory should accompany the ability to effectively
communicate and instruct both technical and non-technical audiences, from the individual to the senior official level, in conducting effective R/
N search operations. The prospective candidate should have experience in the interpretation of both detection and spectroscopic R/N data, and
the operational recommendations that would accompany data analysis and interpretation.
12/01/2017 to 12/29/2017
$87,949 - $114,333 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
13
No
DTRA-18-10087600-MP
485648400
As a Physical Scientist at the GS-1301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Work Schedule: Fulltime
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.
For more information, please visit General Application Information and Definitions.
Other Notes:
Subject to Lautenberg Agreement
Must be willing to to spend up to (but not limited to) 90 days annually in temporary duty travel, sometimes on short notice, in the
United States and foreign countries.
Must be willing to work overtime during exercise and real-world crisis.
This position is Emergency Essential.
This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm.
This position is subject to rotation to Germany, Hawaii, and Fort Belvoir, VA.
Regularly recurring requirements include considerable walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light objects. The incumbent must
be capable of lifting and carrying, for short distances, loads up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods (8 hours), and be able to wear
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a protective mask. At times, the incumbent may be exposed to CBRN hazards as well as
hostile forces. The incumbent may be required to participate in the DoD Immunization Program. The work may require long hours in a
field environment and under austere conditions.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
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. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application, or (2)
If you are serviced by the office filling this position and your transcripts are on file in your official personnel folder, you are not required to submit. However, it is your responsibility to ensure transcripts are on file.
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: Foreign Education
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 with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Competencies:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be
evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/485648400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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