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FAA Aeronautical Region, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, Aerospace Medical Research Division, Forensic Sciences Section, AAM-611
Learn more about this agency09/26/2017 to 10/11/2017
$72,435 - $112,263 per year
Salary includes locality pay of 15.06%.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—<b>Permanent Change of Station (PCS)</b> - U.S. Citizens: A fixed relocation payment of $8,000 will be paid to new hires to Federal service and student trainees; and a fixed relocation payment of $12,000 will be paid to employees with status.
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
AAC-EXT-17-AAM611-54685
480387000
May perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs/teams and a contributing specialist on large activities. Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of forensic toxicology to plan and accomplish forensic toxicology research assignments. Typical assignments may include: conduct toxicology case work, participating in the development of research projects needed by the FAA to prevent death and injury to the public; and conducting scientific research with minimal oversight. Prepares/develops scientific papers for publication in peer reviewed journals with minimal oversight. Position requires skill in toxicology analysis, data interpretation, and preparation of research manuscripts.
Demonstrates independence in defining, planning, and organizing assigned resources to accomplish assignments and projects. Contacts are internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, and LOB/SO, and external to the LOB/SO to include customers, external organizations, attorneys, and scientists in the forensic community. Contacts are typically intended to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, to discuss the status of assignments, and/or act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Works with administrative, data processing, accessioning, and equipment maintenance as required. Position requires proficiency with toxicology chromatographic techniques including, but not limited to, tandem liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). Position requires proficiency with the extraction and analysis of drugs in human fluids and alternative matrices. Position requires the ability to conduct research with minimal oversight. Develops test methods, experimental protocols, and conducts research studies to determine the presence and impact on performance of various drugs and other toxic substances. Prepares, tabulates, interprets, and analyzes research data. Will provide recommendations to improve work processes. Provides guidance to lower-level technical staff on how to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Often develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations.
Provides assistance and guidance to other researchers in the Forensic Sciences Section on the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and on how to solve difficult technical issues. Provides assistance to inspectors and the Quality Assurance group when the laboratory is being inspected for accreditation. Explores new and developing technologies to determine the applicability for use in answering complex scientific questions. Maintains professional expertise through continuing education and review of the scientific literature. Maintains professional contacts with other research scientists in the field of forensic toxicology to identify new and developing technology for use in the Forensic Sciences Section. Prepares and publishes research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals.
Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish small work-activities within established schedules. Work is reviewed at major milestones and at completion, to ensure timeliness and technical compliance with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Work activities typically support the activities of the organizational unit and may vital to the success of project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the LOB/SO. In some areas, the work may significantly affect the safety and security of customers.
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Reference: Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements for Toxicology Series, 0415.
Website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/toxicology-series-0415/
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in toxicology; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology.
EVALUATION OF EDUCATION: The positions in this series are multidisciplinary positions because the work may involve the application of a scientific knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, toxicology, and related sciences such as microbiology, biophysics, entomology, genetics, mathematics, and statistics.
Applicants may have acquired a knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in performing toxicological work through various fields of scientific inquiry. Traditionally, academic training in toxicology has been given at the graduate level in connection with the work of a school of veterinary medicine or a school of medicine. Students who enter these schools directly after completing their undergraduate programs are usually trained in anatomy, toxicology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or physiology. Many toxicologists enter the field after taking graduate work in anatomy, biochemistry, chemistry, or physiology, and complete their doctoral program in these fields, or get their M.D. or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Typically, they then acquire experience or work toward a Ph.D. in toxicology.
Courses in anatomy, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biology, histology, and animal, human, microbial, or cellular physiology may be used to meet the 30-semester-hour requirement in chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology. Courses in statistics, bioassay, and test design may also apply to this requirement. Courses in cytology, embryology, cellular or microbial genetics, and biophysics may also be used to meet this requirement in those instances where the course work provided additional insight into the biophysical, biochemical, and physiological relationships involved. Only toxicology courses may be used to meet the requirement for 12 semester hours in toxicology. This may include courses dealing intensively with toxicological search, methods in toxicology, essentials of toxicology, the study and review of toxicological literature, special reading courses, or other toxicologically-oriented subjects.
COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO VERIFY EDUCATON, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to 405-954-3003 (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
IN ADDITION to meeting the Basic Requirements outlined above you must also meet the Specialized Experience.
The to qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level FV-H, (FG/GS 10-12) grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: May include but not limited to: conducting toxicological analysis, conducting toxicology research; administering laboratory quality assurance/quality control programs; reviewing, interpreting and certifying analytical toxicological data/reports; preparing research manuscripts for publication; testifying in a court of law as a forensic toxicology expert, etc.
Provide examples of your specialized experience in your resume/work history.
EDUCATION:
See Qualifications Required.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a HR Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Travel may be required.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, & Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities. To be considered for a special hiring authorities, you must identify your eligibility in your questionnaire in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment section. In addition, you must submit documentation that provides evidence of eligibility as indicated in the Required Documents section of the announcement. If you are requesting consideration for any of the special hiring authorities, you must submit the following documentation:
30% or More Disabled Veteran Program: You must submit a DD 214, Certificate of Discharge (Member 4 copy is preferred), and supporting documentation as required by form SF-15 such as an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from branch of the Armed Forces certifying to the present existence of the veteran's service-connected disability.
Persons w/Disabilities & Persons w/Targeted Disabilities Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that:
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1) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
2) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
3) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
4) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACORECompensation.htm
5) TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF FAXED DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CALL 405-954-7958.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: View Application Questionnaire
Documentation, e.g. transcripts, Foreign Education Evaluation Documents, and Veterans documents will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (405) 954-3003 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
This position has a positive education requirement. College transcripts are required for ALL candidates.
PLEASE NOTE: If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
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.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480387000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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