- Position Title
- Supervisory Interdisciplinary
- Agency
- United States Army Futures Command
- Announcement Number
- NEAD228779901046 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 9, 2022 to Friday, September 30, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee". Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 5-C must be "J8M" AND block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2."), and, if applicable, (2) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.
• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Army civilian employee?
Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee". Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 5-C must be "J8M" AND block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2."), and, if applicable, (2) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.
• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Army civilian employee?
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I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
2.
Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
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This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25 % of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25 % of the time?
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Appointment to this position may be subject to an extended three year probationary period for the Engineers and Scientists Occupational Family unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve an extended three year probationary period?
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This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirement for Practitioner certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.
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This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. Are you willing to serve a one year supervisory probation period?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Engineer Scientist position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provided to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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Basic Engineering Education Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Supervisory Interdisciplinary Engineer at the DB-04 pay band or equivalent grade levels in the Federal Service.
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Basic Physical Scientist Education Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory General Physical Scientist at the DB-04 pay band or equivalent grade levels in the Federal Service.
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Basic Chemist Education Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Chemist at the DB-04 pay band or equivalent grade levels in the Federal Service.
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Basic Biological Scientist Education Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Biological Scientist at the DB-04 pay band or equivalent grade levels in the Federal Service.
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Basic Physicist Education Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Physicist at the DB-04 pay band or equivalent grade levels in the Federal Service.
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Basic Computer Scientist Education Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Computer Scientist at the at the DB-04 pay band or equivalent grade levels in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Interdisciplinary position at DB-04 (GS-14 grade level equivalent) in the Federal Service.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Manages the technical aspects of chemical and biological systems/programs.
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Influence the research and development investment strategies in chemical biological defense programs.
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Acquires total knowledge of chemical biological defense programs.
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Assesses and demonstrates the effectiveness of new concepts and ideas for mission requirements.
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Directs the work of professional, technician or administrative staff.
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Identifies ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.
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Conduct reviews to ensure programmatic requirements are being met.
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Transfer of information on techniques to subordinates.
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Manage the technical aspects of chemical biological research and development.
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Oversees projects and programs, developing plans that meet the goals of the organization.
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Assigns work to team leaders, subordinate supervisors or employees.
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Establishes project goals and priorities to meet mission needs.
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Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and ensures that all employees are afforded a fair and competitive employment process under merit system principles.
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Identify or shape the chemical biological defense program mission requirements of the organization.
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Establish performance objectives to evaluate employee output.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.