- Position Title
- Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- Announcement Number
- DTRA-17-10053871-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 27, 2017 to Monday, October 30, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
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.