This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465651500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in Montgomery County, Maryland, and may be filled in the following Centers:
Center for Biologics & Evaluation Research (CBER)
Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER)
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)
Center for Tobacco Products (CTP)
Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA)
National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR)
Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement FDA-CR-17-MP-1925111SW under merit promotion procedures. Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures.
NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
Who May Apply: Open to all United States Citizens.
Additional selections may be made within the same geographical area FDA-wide.
Learn more about this agency03/10/2017 to 03/23/2017
$94,796 - $123,234 per year
GS 13
Many vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
13
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
No
FDA-CR-17-DE-1921925SW
465651500
Plans and conducts studies and investigations concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect biology resources. Modifies and adapts standard techniques, processes, and procedures; assesses, selects, and applies precedents.
Analyzes data, performs scientific tests, and conducts studies on the impact of existing or proposed management or public practices on biology resources. Develops plans for biology projects including estimate of personnel, equipment, materials, and schedules required to carry out plans.
Conducts project analyses and reviews results of studies of investigations. Evaluates the impact of the lasts technological advances in biology on novel studies conducted and on current and future programs. Manages the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including coordinating research projects and personnel, and ensuring availability of equipment and supplies.
Conditions of Employment:
Basic Qualification Requirements for Biologist, GS-401:
A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
AND
Specialized experience requirement: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualification Requirement outlined above, you must meet the minimum qualifications below for the Biologist, GS-401-13.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, which includes planning and conducting studies and investigations pertaining to biological sciences; performing scientific tests and analyzing results for valid data; evaluating inaccurate data and recommending solutions; and assist with managing the operation of a laboratory.
If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. 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. For further information, click on foreign education.
If you are serving, or have served in the last 5 years (from the close of this announcement) as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee, HHS/FDA may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
For information on "People with Disabilities" please visit http://opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
Career Transition Program: This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been deemed "surplus" or no longer needed, or an employee who has been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must be rated "well-qualified". Well-qualified means eligible applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. For information on how to apply and what documents to submit as an ICTAP eligible, see: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the job opportunity announcement closes, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Basis of Rating: Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following quality categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified.
The Category Rating Process does not add veteran's preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics). You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately, but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the Competencies/KSA's.
1. Technical competence: conducting scientific studies and investigations.
2. Analyze biological data
3. Written communication
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 23, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
For Résumé and Application Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips.
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.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. Once this process is completed, you will be notified of your status via e-mail.
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/465651500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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** This DHHS Position meets the criteria in OMB M-17-17 and is exempt from the hiring freeze. **