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Position Title
Interdisciplinary
Agency
United States Army Futures Command
Announcement Number
DAFN243270271883HLS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 21, 2024 to Friday, June 20, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?

(limit characters)
3. 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?
(limit characters)
4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?

(limit characters)
5. Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. 

NOTE:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation:  If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
COEs
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. (limit characters)
1. Position requires certification in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and/or the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP), IAW AR 50-1 and/or AR 50-6. Enrollment in the BPRP and/or CPRP is a condition of employment, which requires random drug testing and medical evaluation IAW AR 50-1 and/or AR 50-6.  Are you willing to obtain and maintain the required certification? (limit characters)
2. 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? (limit characters)
3. 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? (limit characters)
4. 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? (limit characters)
5. This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment? (limit characters)
6. 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? (limit characters)
7. 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? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Biologist at the GS-7/9/11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of General/Chemical/Mechanical/Computer/Electrical/Biomedical Engineer at the GS-7/9/11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Physical Scientist at the GS-7/9/11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
4. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Chemist at the GS-7/9/11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
5. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Computer Scientist at the GS-7/9/11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
6. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
7. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
8. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
9. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
10. 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. (limit characters)