Lead Interdisciplinary Scientist
Company: Department Of Health And Human Services
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
DutiesLeads a team of requirements personnel to carry out the
planning and development of requirements that support capability
development and acquisition.Lead development of capabilities-based
or material requirements based on analysis of scenarios and
modeling for public health consequences of chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear (CBRN) threat agents or emerging infectious
diseases (EIDs), or conventional disaster scenarios.Lead or support
development of legal and regulatory policy solutions such as Public
Health Emergency declarations, Emergency Use Declarations or PREP
Act declarations for medical countermeasure use during response to
CBRN incidents or EIDs.Leads development of analyses of
alternatives (AoAs) through analytical comparison of identified
alternatives, operational effectiveness of clinical approaches, MCM
alternatives, or other DOTMLPF solutions (measures of effectiveness
against CBRN and EID scenarios).Requirements Conditions of
EmploymentU.S. Citizenship requiredRegistered or exempt from
Selective Service (www.sss.gov)If not previously completed, a
background security investigation will be required for all
appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's
successful completion of a background security investigation and
favorable adjudication.One year probationary period may be
requiredIf you are selected for this position, the documentation
that you present for purposes of completing the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS
"E-Verify" System.All Federal employees are required to have
Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial
institution of their choice.Financial disclosure statement may be
required.Bargaining Unit Position: NoDrug Screening Required:
YesResearch position: No QualificationsApplicants must demonstrate
that they meet the Basic AND Specialized Experience requirements as
noted below. Note: You must submit documentation to support your
claim or you will be found ineligible.Basic Requirement for the
GS-0401, Biologist: You must meet one of the items listed below (A
or B):A.You must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an
accredited college or university in biological sciences,
agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related
disciplines appropriate to the position. (Must provide
transcripts)OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses
equivalent to a major, as shown in response A above, plus
appropriate experience or additional education. (Must submit
transcript.)Basic Requirement for the GS-1301, Physical Scientist:
You must meet one of the items listed below (A or B):A. You must
possess bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or
university in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that
included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related
engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of
materials, and electronics. (Must provide transcripts)ORB.
Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to
one of the majors shown in response A above that included at least
24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering
science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Must
provide transcripts)BasicRequirement for the GS-1320, Chemist: You
must meet one of the items listed below (A or B):A. You must
possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or
university in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that
included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course
work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and
at least 6 semester hours of physics. (Must provide
transcripts)ORB. Combination of education and experience: Courses
equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, including at least 30
semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through
differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours
of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
(Must provide transcripts)Basic Requirement for the GS-0601, Health
Scientist: A. You must possess a bachelor's degree or
graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic
field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied
sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (Must provide
transcripts)Specialized Experience:GS-14: Do you possess at least
one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and
responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service (obtained
in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4)
following duties: Independently leading work in accordance with
established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned
team tasks; Providing advice as a senior scientific/health expert
consultant on medical countermeasures and policy issues; Making
recommendations to change or develop Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) polices and/or programs; And
Conducting medical CBRN research and development to identify
material solutions for program integration.Documenting Experience:
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications
are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing
duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each
period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours
worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations
cannot be made when resumes do not include the required
information, failure to provide this information may result in
disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS
Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and
paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational
assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as
that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications
for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel
Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained
experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate
for their official series and grade level as described in their
position description. Experience that would not normally be part of
the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by
satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the
employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official
detail or other official assignment. The documentation must
indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part
time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It
is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's
official personnel record. In order to receive credit for
experience in your resume that is not within the official series
and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy
of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated
above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer
work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and
can provide valuable training and experience that translates
directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all
qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such
experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average
number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending
dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM
Qualification General Policies WebsiteAll qualification
requirements must be met by the closing date of the
announcement.Education If you are claiming education as any part of
your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official
transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses,
grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours
earned. This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree
to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an
official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including
courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester
hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the
course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the
transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a
copy of the course description and/or other documentation
demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.Special Instructions
for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in
foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification
requirements, you must show that 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. Failure to provide such
documentation with your application will result in lost
consideration. For further information, visit: .Additional
informationAll applicants tentatively selected for this position
will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug
use prior to appointment. In accordance with Executive Order 12564
of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs,
on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with
the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with
the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the
public.Veterans' Preference - Reasonable Accommodation: This agency
provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please see Agency Contact
Information for whom to contact for more info. The decision on
granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case
basis. You must contact the HR contact on the vacancy announcement
at least three business days before the closing date of this
announcement to receive assistance. For more information on
disability employment, please visit Selective Service: Males born
after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective
Service - Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see . To be
well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy,
displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the
rating criteria for this position.Political appointment: Beginning
January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before
they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a
competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level
under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are
currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political
Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive
branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. If
you are unable to apply online, please contact the Mid-Atlantic
Services Branch at NORFOLKMAIL@OPM.GOV for more information. Help A
career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
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more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for
benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your
position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the
hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits
offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job
based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Reasonable
Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to
applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,
please see Agency Contact Information for whom to contact for more
info. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis. You must contact the HR contact on
the vacancy announcement at least three business days before the
closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. For more
information on disability employment, please visit Additional
selections may be made for similar positions across the Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting
area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By
applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested
selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be
applied for similar positions across HHS. Once the application
process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting
documentation will be made and compared against your responses to
the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for
this job. If, after reviewing your resume 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. Errors or
omissions may affect your eligibility. Category rating procedures
will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment
is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the
competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will
be ranked into one of three categories: Best Qualified - Applicants
who have experience that is almost identical to those required by
the position.Well Qualified - Applicants who have experience that
is very similar to those required by the position.Qualified -
Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements, but do not
identify any additional qualifying experience or skill. Candidates
in the highest category will be referred to the hiring agency. The
Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points
but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of
non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles
who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a
compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent
must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case
of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or
higher). Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following
competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other
characteristics):Analysis and EvaluationCommunicationPlanning and
EvaluatingTechnical Competence To preview the assessment
questionnaire, click the following link:
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