SCIENTIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will conduct laboratory and computer based research in support of the Navy's Chemical Biological Radiological (CBR) Defense mission. You will conduct laboratory-based test and evaluation in the area of aerosol physics and CBR filtration. You will support laboratory operations to maintain high-precision test equipment and execute testing to characterize filter media performance. You will work with high-precision devices used to generate, measure, and characterize particles in the air, as well as associated generators, sensors, and software solutions. You will support the design, fabrication, and maintenance of novel laboratory toxic-gas test equipment. You will support project management tasks, develop test plans, report test results, and conduct project finance and risk tracking. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift This position may require occasional travel. You must be willing and able to work onboard ships. Work is partially sedentary and requires the ability to safely and independently troubleshoot and work on ships (or other platforms) on Naval Bases and in laboratory setting. Qualifications FOR ND-04: In addition to basic education requirements, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-03 (GS-09/11 equivalent grade level) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional scientist, applying engineering/scientific theories, concepts, and practices to conduct and analyze laboratory or computer based research related to chemical/biochemical areas to meet mission requirements for development of Chemical, Biological, and Radiation (CBR) Defense system projects. FOR ND-03: In addition to basic education requirements, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-02 (GS-05/08 equivalent grade level) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional scientist, applying engineering/scientific theories, concepts, and practices to conduct laboratory or computer based research related to chemical/biochemical areas supporting Chemical, Biological, and Radiation (CBR) Defense systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Professional Chemistry Series, 1320, IOR: AND Professional and Scientific Positions: 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. Education Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: FOR 1320: A. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in 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 B. Have a 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. FOR ND-03: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of master's or equivalent graduate degree. Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. Havea combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. ND-03: $61,933 - $107,590 ND-04: $82,764 - $153,354 This announcement uses the Direct Hire STRL Mission Support authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is located in the RDT&E Department (R), CBRD Division R2), CBR Protection & Integration Branch (R23) of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-03 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-09/11 grade levels. The ND-04 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-12 and GS-13 grade level. 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. Benefits 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility 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 Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensi

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