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**This is an interdisciplinary job. Series assigned to individual positions under this job will be determined based on the selectee's paramount qualifications at the time of selection.**
This is a Department of the Army Executive and Senior Professional Position. Salary for Scientific and Professional (ST) positions in Army is normally between $126,148 and $189,600. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors.
09/13/2018 to 11/15/2018
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Full-Time
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DA-18-HR-10278621
510828500
As the Senior Research Scientist for Signal and Image Processing, serves as the Army's leading expert in this research focus. The position is located in the Communications Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center, Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) which conducts applied research and manufacturing technology in the development and engineering for the Army for sensor technology for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, autonomous operations, night driving and pilotage, counter Improvised Explosive Devices, countermines, humanitarian demining, force protection, sensor fusion, and camouflage, concealment and deception. NVESD develops electro-optical detectors, laser sources, integrates sensors of various modalities operating in the electro-optical, acoustic, chemical and Radio Frequency spectrum both imaging and non-imaging to accomplish the mission. Critical to these efforts is the development of new signal and image processing techniques for advanced sensors that optimize and identify the signal(s) associated with the targets/threats while separating them from the signals associated with background clutter. The incumbent must have a broad background in these technologies enabling him/her to conduct research for the application of these technologies to meet the needs of the Army. The Senior Research Scientist will report to the Director NVESD, a Tier 1 SES.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Please read the vacancy announcement in its entirety before applying.
You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI.
This position requires a minimum of Graduate Degree, preferably Ph.D.
Other Requirements:
This position requires a Graduate degree preferably a Ph.D., or equivalent experience in physical science germane to signal and image processing such as electronics, physics, algorithms, electro-optical systems and component theory and design or related fields, with significant experience in the conduct of independent research as indicated by a strong record of publishing. Because of his/her competence in several disciplines, he/she is sought as an adviser and consultant to other government agencies and industry which may extend beyond his/her specialty.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Mandatory Submission: Submit a resume. Applications must contain ALL the following information:
Vacancy Announcement Number - DA-18-HR-10278621
Full name; email and mailing address; day and evening telephone numbers; Country of Citizenship; Highest Federal civilian grade held (give job series and dates held); and *Annuitant Status (Former federal civilian employees).
Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended.
Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments; for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards. (Provide dates but do not send documents.).
Job-related training courses (title and year); skills; for example, other languages, computer software/hardware; certificates and licenses (current only).
2. Mandatory Submission: Mandatory Technical Qualification (TQ) Statement addressing the TQ (Limit 2 pages)
TQ: Proven pertinent experience in conducting and leading innovative science and technology efforts in the technical area of signal and image processing to include algorithms and techniques associated with sensor detection and identification of targets.
3. Mandatory Submission: Senior Professional Qualifications briefly addressing both factors (Limit 1 page per each factor)
(1). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key management, professional and scientific personnel; advise and consult on scientific and technological programs and problems; and, serve as an effective spokesperson for the organization both nationally and internationally.
AND
(2). Stature in the profession as indicated by memberships and activity in professional and scientific societies, honors, awards, and other recognition and leadership in national and international scientific communities. Contributions and professional reputation as evidenced by citations, patents, and/or publications which advance knowledge in the field.
4. Mandatory Submission: Submit ONE of the following, A letter of recommendation within last 3 years that assesses your performance; *or* your most recent signed performance appraisal. (Please do not submit any prior appraisals.)
5. Mandatory Submission: An unofficial copy of your transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) which includes semester hours and degree received. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
6. Mandatory Submission: SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) - Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their latest personnel action. Former Federal employees should submit a copy of a personnel action documenting their career status.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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 questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/15/2018 to receive consideration.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/510828500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The selectee will become a Department of the Army Senior Scientific and Professional (ST) employee engaged in Research & Development.