- Position Title
- Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- Announcement Number
- DTRA-17-10051041-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 27, 2017 to Monday, October 30, 2017
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
4.
Are you applying for an appointment under one of the OPM Interchange agreements (i.e., NAF, TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, VA, etc.)
You must be on a permanent position that is equivalent to the grade level of this position or higher in the Federal Service.
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status and indicating the highest grade you have held.
For more information, review Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems.
You must be on a permanent position that is equivalent to the grade level of this position or higher in the Federal Service.
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status and indicating the highest grade you have held.
For more information, review Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems.
5.
Are you Military Spouse registered in the Priority Placement Program as a Priority S and meet the registration eligibility requirements within Chapter 14 of the Priority Placement Program Handbook? I am applying to utilize my Priority S preference or I have been contacted by the hiring agency to complete my application to receive Priority S preference.
6.
Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held?
7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
8.
Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Promotion?
If you are not an employee of this agency advertising this position, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
If you are not an employee of this agency advertising this position, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
9.
Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held?
10.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at or above the advertised Target Grade for this position but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
11.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment below the advertised Target Grade for this position but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
12.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and are applying a for a promotion?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
NOTE: If you are serviced by DLA you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
NOTE: If you are serviced by DLA you are not required to submit an SF-50.
13.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and have held a position at or above the target grade for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
NOTE: If you are serviced by DLA you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
NOTE: If you are serviced by DLA you are not required to submit an SF-50.
14.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that best describes your level of specialized experience.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that best describes your level of education.
3.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in applying nuclear science (physics and chemistry) and nuclear engineering principles to address radiological and nuclear (R/N) threats and the detection, mitigation and disposition of R/N sources.
4.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your comprehensive understanding of the theory and principles of radiation detectors and detection gained through training and experience.
5.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your experience calculating radiological doses based on knowledge of sources and shielding effects and proposing R/N personnel protection measures based on this analysis.
6.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in analyzing and interpreting complex and often data-sparse radiological spectra produced by a variety of detector types and providing decision-based and actionable recommendations based on this interpretation for the purpose of determining if the information points to a threat or hazard.
7.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in analyzing nuclear weapon and improvised (IND) designs and associated technology in order to maximize probability of detection through both R/N and non-R/N means.
8.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in utilizing field R/N detectors and their capabilities and detection scenarios for WMD response training, exercises and real-world events.
9.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in developing scientific resolutions and recommendations, with sparse information, to far-reaching challenges of R/N field detection and identification.
10.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in the whole of government R/N response: organizations and their missions that prevent R/N WMD acquisition, contain and reduce WMD threats and respond to WMD crises.
11.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in the analysis of R/N threats and conducting problem solving by recommending and integrating requirements for the support of R/N event responses to the threat into the organization.
12.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in conducting technical guidance development, program planning, management, oversight, and review of R/N programs to include threat analysis, training and exercises.
13.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in applying national and defense doctrine and policy objectives with respect to countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD)-related threats to national security with emphasis in nuclear weapons and weapons effects, and weapons defense measures, in order to leverage the expertise and capabilities of national partners in support of the CWMD mission.
14.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in managing research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) of science and technology programs associated with R/N detection, effects, and measures and developing R/N detection equipment for the field.
15.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in serving as a Science and Technology (S&T) expert and authority for emergency response capabilities, programs, S&T, operations, and U.S. policies addressing the R/N threat.
16.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in defining and writing requirements for the development of R/N field detection equipment.
17.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in providing authoritative advice and recommendations to senior management, in R/N operational and Science and Technology (S&T) programs and in applying knowledge and discoveries in the organization's program to make recommendations to both operational and scientific bodies.
18.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your experience in participating in inter-organizational task forces and high level conferences and meetings.
19.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your experience in establishing and maintaining effective and productive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and superiors across the Community of Interest (COI) in order to maximize the use of assets and effort within the R/N detection COI.
20.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in maintaining liaison with appropriate offices and individuals to keep them abreast of significant accomplishments, changes, and other substantive events for the purpose of forming the most effective collaboration for R/N detection in the COI.
21.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in providing instruction of radiological topics to non-technical audiences.
22.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in persuading others to adopt unprecedented scientific, technical, and policy approaches and concepts he or she has developed or recommended.
23.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in explaining scientific concepts and policy to non-scientific personnel in the process of equipping, training, advising and assisting groups who may or may not have extensive experience with R/N threats and their detection.
24.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in researching, analyzing, and developing a variety of program and management reports for use by both the organization and collaborators, which may include both technical and non-technical audiences.
25.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your experience in preparing briefing materials of up-to-date scientific, technical, and policy complex subject matter for presentations to the technical community and to senior, decision-making members of the organization.
26.
From the following responses, choose the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience in interpreting policy and guidance, Congressional reports, organizational, and institutional technical publications, and office operating procedures.