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The Air Force Office of Scientific Research continues to expand the horizon of scientific knowledge through its leadership and management of the Air Force's basic research program. As a vital component of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AFOSR's mission is to support Air Force goals of control and maximum utilization of air, space, and cyberspace.
AFOSR accomplishes its mission by investing in basic research efforts for the Air Force in relevant scientific areas. Central to AFOSR's strategy is the transfer of the fruits of basic research to industry, the supplier of Air Force acquisitions; to the academic community which can lead the way to still more accomplishment; and to the other directorates of AFRL that carry the responsibility for applied and development research leading to acquisition.
More details about how AFOSR accomplishes its mission can be found in the Technical Strategic Plan.
Who May Apply:
- Air Force Employees - Current, Permanent, Competitive Service, Career or
Career-Conditional Employees
- Air Force Employees - Current, Permanent, Excepted Service (e.g., DCIPS)
- Employees who held PRIOR Permanent, Competitive Service, Career or
Career-Conditional positions with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service
- Transfer-Current, Permanent (Non-Air Force) Career or
Career-Conditional Appropriated Fund Employees
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
- Executive Order (EO 13473) Certain Military Spouses
- Executive Order (EO 12721) Certain Overseas Family Members
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
- Employment of People with Disabilities
You must have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered.
Position Summary:
The incumbent serves as the Chief, Physics, Chemistry, and Biological Sciences Branch by advising the Chief, Science & Engineering Directorate, in overall strategy and review activities.
Position Location:
Arlington, VA ~ Air Force Office of Scientific Research - Physical and Biological Science Branch
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08/18/2017 to 09/15/2017
$138,505 - $161,900 per year
DR 04
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel and/or performance of additional duties may be required
Yes—PCS will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
04
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
Yes
9X17-2000682-031040 MPH
477288200
Military Spouse Preference (MSP):
Click here for specific program requirements. To request MSP hiring preference, you must submit the following documents:
- Statement requesting MSP; and
- Copy of military sponsor's Permanent Change in Station (PCS) Orders
Summary of Duties:
· Serve as a first-level supervisor for the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Branch
· Promotes and enables research across the physical sciences, chemistry, and biology with the aim of developing innovative synergistic strategies that enable radically enhanced capabilities, including performance and operational efficiency for future U.S. Air Force systems
· Integrates world-class research and development programs based upon anticipating Air Force requirements and leveraging national and international activities
· Evaluates and approves Program Officer-recommended research proposals from universities and companies both within the US and internationally
· Actively coordinates and advises with other DoD agencies such as the Army, Navy, and DARPA or other national and international organizations in these fields
· Prepares, reviews, or directs briefings and decision papers which inform AFRL and peer organizations across the research community on the advances in physics, chemistry, and biology which are the results of funded research by universities/companies
· Uses knowledge of fields to respond to changing priorities within the Air Force and lead in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Conditions of Employment/Other Significant Facts:
- This may/may not be a Testing Designated Position. The incumbent may be
subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation
in random drug testing
- Your latest resume will be used to determine qualifications
- As a new federal employee you will be required to serve a 2-year probation period
- As a new Lab Demo employee you will be required to serve a 3 year probation period, to be served consecutively, if applicable.
Specialized Experience: I have at least 52 weeks (1 year) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the DR-03/GS-14 grade level or higher grade within the Federal Civil Service, non-federal, military service, or private industry, or equivalent under other pay systems.
Specialized experience is experience in scientific research in support of defense related areas of interest including, but not limited to, directed energy; Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance; human performance; biological, and/or sustainment and multi-functional applications.
Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Education Qualification:
1301-Principal Physical Scientist
A) At least a bachelor degree in 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) A Combination of education and experience my education is 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.
OR
0401 Principal Biological Scientist
A) At least a bachelor degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
or
B) A combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
All candidates MUST provide college or university transcripts to support educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education.
Incentives: Relocation and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
EEO Statement: THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Selection will be made without regard to non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, politics, disability, or sexual orientation, which do not relate to successful performance of the duties of the position except where specifically authorized by law.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
NOTE REGARDING BASIS OF RATING: The numeric rating you receive is based on YOUR responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the specialized experience, education requirements (if applicable), and competencies required of this position.
Your responses to the questionnaire will be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants must provide the following required documents by the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide the following documents could result in an ineligible application package.
Online Application (Questionnaire)
Resume:
-If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
-If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
-For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present for each employment period). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
Transcripts: You MUST submit a copy of your unofficial transcript, for positions with education requirements and/or if qualifying based on education. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. If you are applying for a position with a positive education requirement (i.e., position that requires a college/university degree) and do not submit a copy of your unofficial transcript you will be rated ineligible.
Air Force Excepted Service (e.g., DCIPS) employees who have reinstatement rights to the Competitive Service MUST submit a copy of their most recent competitive service, career or career-conditional separation SF-50 AND a copy of their SF-50 that reflects the highest grade held on a permanent basis.
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
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 provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, September 15, 2017
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 2000682. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Click here for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses, please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.
It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified via email of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official.
The selecting official is not required to interview referred candidates, the selection may be based solely by review of the candidates resume, transcripts and/or supporting documents.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
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/477288200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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