- Position Title
- Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Announcement Number
- ST-11060894-21-CW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 16, 2021 to Friday, April 30, 2021
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 current Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) employee external to WHS? You are eligible for this eligibility if you are a:
NOTE: If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
- current Department of Defense (e.g., WHS, Air Force, Navy, Marines, DLA, DFAS, DIA, or DoDEA) DCIPS employee; OR,
- former permanent federal employee who has reappointment eligibility.
NOTE: If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
3.
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
4.
Are you a current, permanent DoD Civilian employee? You are eligible for this hiring category and the hiring category of Current Permanent Federal Civilian if you currently work on a permanent competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DoD) agencies:
Notes:
*Current Permanent Federal Civilians: You can check your competitive service status by viewing your latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50,
Block 34, Position Occupied. If eligible, you will see 1-Competitive Service in this block.
*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.
*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category
NOTE: If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
- U.S. Navy
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Department of the Air Force
- Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODDS, Defense Commissary, etc.)
Notes:
*Current Permanent Federal Civilians: You can check your competitive service status by viewing your latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50,
Block 34, Position Occupied. If eligible, you will see 1-Competitive Service in this block.
*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.
*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category
NOTE: If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
5.
Are you a current WHS Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) employee? You are eligible for this eligibility if you are a:
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2."
NOTE: If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
- current Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services DCIPS employee; OR,
- former permanent federal employee who has reappointment eligibility.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2."
NOTE: If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the General Physical Scientist, NH-1301-IV position with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering. This is a Non-Reimbursable DETAIL opportunity Not-to-Exceed 12 months.
1.
BASICS REQUIREMENTS:
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-1301, General Physical Science Series.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-1301, General Physical Science Series.
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist at the NH-IV pay band or equivalent level (GS-14/15) in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist at the NH-IV pay band or equivalent level (GS-14/15) in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
4.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
5.
This position requires 25% travel. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptiors (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your qualifications for this position.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Maintains broad situational awareness of cutting edge research in the climate and broader environmental science program areas.
7.
Leads and supports the Department's participation in interagency and international climate and environmental sciences collaboration and coordination activities.
8.
Leads development of new assessment capabilities to model policy options involving Science &Technology promotion and protection, and fosters novel data analysis and methodology implementation.
9.
Represents the Agency on significant science, technology, and programmatic issues at meetings with other government agencies, and private industry.
10.
Reviews climate change research within the Earth system and its subsystems to evaluate severity of environmental hazards.
11.
Communicates Science and Technology promotion concepts and strategies for emerging and critical technology.
12.
Prepares and presents technical evaluations, memorandums, and briefing materials covering climate and environmental science and technology areas of interest to senior leadership.
13.
Engages with academia, industry, and the broader Research and Development community to ensure alignment with Science and Technology promote/protect priorities:
14.
Guides preparation and dissemination of a monthly climate/environmental sciences newsletter.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Conducts technically proficient techniques and procedures to ensure technical requests are completely sound.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Plans and executes technical meetings and workshops on climate and environmental science topics.
17.
Establishes connections with climate science stakeholders within the Department.
18.
Makes recommendations involving novel, highly complex, and significant issues resulting in major decisions impacting assigned programs, policies, and operations.
19.
Determines short and long term goals and strategies to achieve the organization mission.
20.
Applies knowledge of management principles, standardized administrative practices and procedures, and analytical techniques to studies of work processes to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to organizational structure problems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Conducts liaison between a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure a project's success.
22.
Provides guidance and analysis to leadership or senior staff on topics and issues in rapidly changing technical fields.
23.
Improves collaborative work efforts ensuring stakeholders' concerns and objectives are taken into account.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?