- Position Title
- Physical Scientist (Imaging and Audio)
- Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Announcement Number
- OPM-OHC-10172985-DE-MLa Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 1, 2018 to Monday, May 14, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 CTAP 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.
• 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 CTAP 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.
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.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered.
1.
This section will be used to determine if you meet the basic education requirements for this position. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-1301, Professional Physical Science Series. Note: You must submit copies of your transcripts.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the statement that best represents your specialized experience as it relates to the Physical Scientist (Imaging and Audio), GS-1301-14.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provide audio, video, and image forensics advice to the agency, other federal, state, local, and international law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
4.
Use advanced computer systems, databases, testing procedures, video, graphics, acoustics, sound physics, and phonetics tools to enhance audio and video recordings and still images.
5.
Serve as a forensic audio and video analysis consultant on cases that have a national or international scope.
6.
Manage and examine digital multimedia casework for an organization.
7.
Plan, coordinate, and implement digital multimedia program activities to deal with an expanding organizational mission.
8.
Assist in the training on proper evidence collection and advanced forensic techniques used to analyze digital multimedia.
9.
Provide court testimony and consultation in the field of audio, video, and image forensics.
10.
Prepare reports of examination results, conclusions, and illustrative exhibits for court use.
11.
Serve as an expert witness in federal and other court systems to present evidence and testimony pertaining to results of examinations.
12.
Testify under direct and cross examination to explain technical procedures, interpret results and findings, and demonstrate reason for conclusions reached.
13.
Install special amplification and video presentation equipment in courtrooms for playback of recordings.
14.
Provide training on casework assistance, evaluation on oral panel examinations, and moot courts
15.
Design and present innovative and advanced scientific research to discover new forensic techniques and validation methods.
16.
Maintain membership in a professional scientific organization.
17.
Participate in professional conferences and scientific symposiums related to digital multimedia forensics.
18.
Produce technical papers for publishing in scientific and forensic related journals and publications.
19.
Consult on forensic cases that deal with international terrorism.
20.
Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on projects.
21.
Investigate and test new audio, video, and image analysis equipment for possible procurement.
22.
Prepare concept papers, specifications, justifications, and evaluation criteria for procurement.
23.
Advice Contracting Office on technical issues and evaluates proposals/bids to recommend award of contract.
24.
Monitor contractor performance and provide technical guidance on issues and problems.