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Serves as an Engineering Technician (Chemical) performing a variety of duties in connection with toxic agent monitoring, testing and operation of equipment to produce, handle, and detoxify chemical and biological agents and agent related components.
08/14/2018 to 08/28/2018
$56,233 - $73,105 per year
GS 9
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 6 years
Full-Time
Competitive
11
No
Yes
NEAG189480689989D
507420400
For this position, you may qualify with education or combination of education and specialized experience:
Education: Master's or equivalent degree or have completed two full years of graduate level education leading to a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction, Physics, Drafting, Surveying, Physical Science, or Mathematics. Master's or equivalent degree or have completed two full years of graduate level education leading to a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction, Physics, Drafting, Surveying, Physical Science, or Mathematics. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts).
OR:
Combination of Education and Experience: To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Master's or equivalent degree or have completed two full years of graduate level education leading to a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction, Physics, Drafting, Surveying, Physical Science, or Mathematics. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts).
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.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described 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. Your resume:
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 above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/28/2018 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.
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/507420400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position: The Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) is the nation's principal research and development resource for non-medical chemical and biological defense. As a critical national asset, ECBC supports all phases of the acquisition life-cycle from basic/applied research thru technology development, engineering design, equipment evaluation, product support sustainment, field operations, and demilitarization. Visit us at http://www.ecbc.army.mil The Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Edgewood Area (EA) is situated adjacent to the towns of Edgewood and Joppatowne located in Harford County, Maryland. APG - EA sits on 13,000 acres with the Bush River to the east and the Chesapeake Bay to the south, offering many amenities to include recreation and child/day care facilities.
This position is a TERM position not to exceed 6 years. It is time-limited and may be extended in increments of up to six years. (see Additional information below).