This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/526719100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Do you have a passion for public service? The United States Secret Service (USSS) is looking for you! The USSS is a premier law enforcement organization with two (2) critical national security missions: protect our nation’s leaders and to conduct criminal investigations.
Learn more about this agency03/07/2019 to 05/10/2019
$114,590 - $148,967 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
No
Yes
TEC-MJ097-19-DH
526719100
All United States citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States; and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible (only applicable if you have worked in the Federal government).
The Secret Service is looking for talented individuals to:
· Serve as a senior scientist on specialized projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in developing, formulating, planning, managing, directing and executing operational programs, thus promoting best practices and enhancing the agency’s investigative and protective missions; · Develop, test, and evaluate tools, systems and protocols for the detection, containment and disposition of CBRNE materials; · Participate in interagency ad-hoc working groups for CBRNE detection and protection protocols; · Serve as an expert and advisor on acquisition management and implementation (e.g. pre-solicitation documentation, source selection); serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in managing awarded contracts; · Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assure that mission requirements and performance metrics are met, utilizing best practices and applicable scientific methods to ensure “real time” data/information throughout the contract/program life cycle; · Prepare and provide briefings for USSS leadership and other stakeholders; and · Prepare operational and maintenance specifications and guides for end-users; provide training and technical briefings to end-users regarding the use, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. |
You must demonstrate at least one (1) year of the defined specialized experience and meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).
Specialized experience is defined as:
GS-14: performing duties such as: leading initiatives, proposals, projects, research and other activities to support protective and investigative countermeasures for biological threat agents; applying comprehensive scientific theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods; advising management and administration on program development; developing, testing, evaluating, and deploying protocols and CBRNE detection systems; implementing solutions to capability gaps or vulnerabilities; serving as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); and providing consultative advice on the feasibility and application of scientific studies and advances in scientific technologies and processes.
AND
OPMs Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) is defined as:
See Qualifications section
Our team members continue a tradition of excellence – whether investigating financial crimes or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the USSS we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity, and courage.
The Office of Technical Development and Mission Support (TEC), Technical Security Division (TSD), is responsible for providing a technically secure environment for the President at the White House, Vice Presidential Residence, and such places that the President and Vice President may be temporarily located and providing technical security for other protectees during travel and at their residences, as directed or requested.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
See Qualifications section
See How To Apply section
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.
Instructions for Submitting Resumes and Applicable Documents
All resumes, un-official college transcripts, and certifications should be submitted to Biology@usss.dhs.gov and include work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week.
Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility.
You will be contacted if your resume is deemed to meet the qualifications and if you are selected for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified at the conclusion of the open period.
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/526719100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Do you have a passion for public service? The United States Secret Service (USSS) is looking for you! The USSS is a premier law enforcement organization with two (2) critical national security missions: protect our nation’s leaders and to conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence – whether investigating financial crimes or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the USSS we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity, and courage.