- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary
- Agency
- United States Army Futures Command
- Announcement Number
- DAFN243280892046 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 23, 2024 to Monday, October 7, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
• Are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training; OR
• Are a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
• Are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which may include:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form.
To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you eligible to apply as a Military Spouse under Executive Order 13473?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
• Are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training; OR
• Are a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
• Are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which may include:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form.
To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you eligible to apply as a Military Spouse under Executive Order 13473?
4.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
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: 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.
Supporting Documentation: 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, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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: 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.
Supporting Documentation: 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, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
5.
Reinstatement
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application.
Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
- Are a former Federal employee who previously attained career status (identified as Tenure I (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- Are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained career-conditional status (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- Are a former Federal career-conditional employee (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application.
Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
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.
Some positions require certification in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and/or the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP), IAW AR 190-17 and/or AR 50-6. If required, enrollment in the BPRP and/or CPRP is a condition of employment, which requires random drug testing and medical evaluation IAW AR 190-17 and/or AR 50-6. Are you willing to abide by these requirements if required?
2.
This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position, Conditions of Employment data fields in the header of the PD/PRD. Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years. Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years. Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years. The employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. This is an Acquisition Position and requires Level II certification in Acquisition Career Field Engineers and Scientists (Non-construction). Do you possess or are you willing to meet these requirements?
3.
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?
4.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
5.
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?
6.
This is a Term position scheduled to last 5 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment?
7.
Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period?
8.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Interdisciplinary Biologist, General Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Computer Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Physical Scientist, Physicist, Chemist, or Computer Scientist GS-13 position with Department of Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire 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 this questionnaire.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Biologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a General Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Computer Engineer, Environmental Engineer, at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
4.
Please select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physicist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
5.
Please select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Chemist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
6.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Computer Scientist GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
7.
Select the one statement below that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory General Engineer, Supervisory Mechanical Engineer, Supervisory Electronics Engineer, Supervisory Chemical Engineer, Supervisory Physical Scientist, Supervisory Chemist, Supervisory Operations Research Analyst, or Supervisory Computer Scientist position at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Provide technical assistance or advice to ensure Chemical Biological Defense project goal are met.
9.
Communicate with a wide range of customers both internal and external on mission needs and requirements.
10.
Prepare a project status report and present it to an integrated process team or management.
11.
Exchange technical information, planning and interpreting results of joint programs with managerial and scientific personnel of other agencies and military services.
12.
Plan overall experimental development efforts and appropriate product improvement programs
13.
Ensure program tasks are completed in a timely manner to support organizational goals.
14.
Evaluate development and production of new items, materials, and procedures to determine if requirements are met.
15.
Monitor all project executions, schedules and production invoices.
16.
Serve as leader on major Chemical Biological Defense effort.
17.
Lead Multidisciplinary team in the development of chemical biological or radiological and nuclear defense systems.
18.
Assign tasks based on the capabilities of the staff in relation to the difficulty/requirements of the assignment.
19.
Assist in making effective decisions even when information is limited or solutions produce objectable opinions.
20.
Develop timelines to avoid delays in achieving project milestones.
21.
Develop realistic short/long range goals based on available resources.
22.
Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, 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. Failing to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.