USA Staffing

Position Title: INTERDISCIPLINARY
Agency: Defense Health Agency
Announcement Number: NEKF258101807997 Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, May 22, 2025 to Thursday, May 29, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.

A. 0401 - General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

B. 0405 - Pharmacology

C. 0413 - Physiology

D. 0415 - Toxicology

E. 1320 - Chemistry

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?

A. Yes

B. No

2. 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?

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period 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 a one year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

6. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Are you willing to use employer-provided PPE as required?

A. Yes

B. No

7. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Defense Health Agency 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?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Position requires certification in the Controlled Substance Personnel Reliability Program (CS-PRP), IAW AR 190-13. Enrollment in the CS-PRP is a condition of employment, which requires personnel, security, medical, and law enforcement records checks and is subject to initial and random drug testing. Are you willing to be certified in the Controlled Substance Personnel Reliability Program and submit to random drug testing?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Position requires certification in the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP), IAW AR 50-6. Enrollment in the CPRP is a condition of employment, which requires random drug testing and medical evaluation IAW AR 50-6. Are you willing to be certified in the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program and submit to random drug testing?

A. Yes

B. No

10. 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 of Conditions of Employment data fields in the header of the PD/PRO. This position requires Foundational certification in Acquisition Career Field "Engineering and Technical Management". Foundational Career Level Certification must be met within 3 years. Are you willing to obtain and then maintain the Career Level Certification within 3 years of entrance on duty?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Interdisciplinary position with Defense Health Agency. 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.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Research Biologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education described above.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Research Pharmacologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in biological, medical, veterinary, or physical science, or in pharmacy that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry and physiology and 12 semester hours in pharmacology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. My education is not reflected in the above statement.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Research Physiologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in one of the basic animal sciences or physiology; or a related discipline or field of science that included at least 24 semester hours in the basic animal sciences, of which 10 semester hours were in animal physiology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not possess the education described above.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Research Toxicologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in toxicology; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not possess the education described above.

5. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Research Chemist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering which includes 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes course work equivalent to a major in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education described above.

6. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Interdisciplinary at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes(1) Conducting basic or applied research projects using in vivo models to achieve milestones and produce deliverables; (2) Preparing or assisting in the preparation of research proposals for submission to funding opportunities; AND (3) Developing or assisting in the development of research plans and protocols to execute research projects.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

7. 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.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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