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Learn more about this agency08/08/2019 to 09/23/2019
$168,165 - $176,900 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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DA-19-HR-10555990
541979800
As the Senior Research Scientist for Chemistry, the incumbent of this position will serve as an internationally recognized authority, consultant, and advisor to the executive management and the scientific and technical personnel for Army Futures Command, other Army, other government agencies, and academic and industry partners, on general research problems related to chemistry, especially the interfacial and surface sciences. The Senior Research Scientist for Chemistry is assigned to the Research and Technology (R&T) Directorate, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (CCDC CBC). The Senior Research Scientist for Chemistry will plan, lead, and conduct cutting edge research associated with the detection and identification of chemical and biological threats. Additionally, the incumbent will lead research efforts in hardware and software developments to improve existing systems and to better acquire, collate and analyze data generated by these systems. The incumbent may have a specialty in optical spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, molecular modeling or other areas of advanced chemistry, but not limited to those areas, and may have interests in these technologies and chemistry at the emerging interface between chemistry and biology. Maintains continuing contact with other government agencies, the academic community and private industry to stay abreast of the latest scientific and engineering developments and foster technology transfer. The incumbent's stature in the field of chemistry will provide the CCDC Chemical Biological Center access to leading researchers in government, academic and industrial organizations and will facilitate the establishment of internationally recognized advisory panels and the organization of peer-reviewed scientific symposia. Briefings by the incumbent to military, legislative and other government executives would inform them of the CCDC CBC's progress and enlist their support. The incumbent's efforts will be designed to develop and sustain a chemical biological (CB) defense capability of the highest caliber. Reports to the Director Research and Technology, SES Tier 1, who outlines policy concepts and overall program objectives.
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 access.
This position requires a minimum of Graduate Degree, preferably Ph.D.
Other Requirements:
Possession of a Graduate Degree (preferably Ph.D. or equivalent experience) in one of the following disciplines:
1320: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/
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:
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 09/23/2019 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/541979800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of the Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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The selectee will become a Department of the Army Senior Scientific and Professional (ST) employee engaged in Research & Development.