Biological/physical Scientist

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States US DHS Headquarters Full time

**Duties**:
As a Biological/Physical Scientist, GS-0401/1301-13, your typical work assignments may include:

- Identifying, defining, and selecting specific problems for study; formulating hypotheses and
developing a plan.
- Serving as lead coordinator for agency efforts to counter WMD threats and incidents.
- Generating support and cooperation from biological and scientific professionals for doctrine
designed to prevent WMD terrorism.
- Providing significant and innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/research and scientific methods.

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
- You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Complete the initial online assessment and writing sample.

**Qualifications**:
**Basic Requirements 1301 Series**:
1. Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in General Physical Science from an
- accredited college or university; or a degree in a related field such as engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials and electronics. OR
- 2. Combination of education and experience - education equivalent to one of the majors shown in 1.
- above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
- **OR**
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**Basic Requirements 0401 Series**:
3. Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, natural resource
- management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
- 4. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in 3 above,
- plus appropriate experience or additional education.
- **TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.**
***
**In addition to meeting one of the base basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you**
**must also meet the qualification requirements listed below**:
**Specialized Experience**:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:

- Managing and guiding the development of strategies and plans, with emphasis on the biological and scientific aspects.
- Providing technical assistance and expert advice to interdisciplinary or non-expert stakeholders such as Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and/or Territorial stakeholders to inform strategies and plans.

**A writing sample is required. Please answer the following questions and attach with your other**
**documents.**
- Destruction problem set and policy discipline?
- **2.** Tell us about your experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team. In particular, what
- strategies do you use to explain highly technical information to an audience without deep background in the issue?
- **3. **What should be the role of science in national security? How should policymakers and strategists
- balance the scientific conclusions of experts with social, political, and security considerations?
- What should be done if scientific, social, or political considerations run counter to requirements in law or presidential policy?
- Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
- All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- **Current or Former Political Appointees**: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.**Education**:
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit

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