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General Physical Scientist
Location:
District of Columbia
Description:
Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Product Development. As a General Physical Scientist, you will assist the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Acquisitions with carrying out contract management duties for various instrumentation and sensors used in testing and evaluating printed security documents. Duties The following are the duties of this position at the GS-11 . If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.As a General Physical Scientist, you will: Conduct analyses and test to confirm performance of developmental materials and security printing products to specifications. Use the full range of laboratory equipment available such as microscopes, spectrometers, and paper testing equipment, etc. Record data, prepare samples, perform routine analysis and measurements, and maintain the laboratory in good order. Maintain and calibrate all instrumentation used for testing in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry practices. Ensure the laboratory follows office safety, health practices, and security accountability. Requirements Conditions of Employment This opportunity is also open to under Announcement 24-BEP-258. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résume. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable). Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-09 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience accounting for an inventory of samples from receipt to final disposition in accordance with organizational policies and procedures; AND Writing reports that include analytical procedures, conditions, basic statistical analysis and results; AND Experience following standard procedures to receive samples, test samples of printed products, analyze data and report results; AND Experience maintaining laboratory areas, supplies, and equipment. OR You may qualify with 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized experience for the GS-07 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience documenting basic level technical analysis information; AND Experience contributing to oral discussions/presentations and written fact sheets/reports; AND Experience applying principles and concepts of general engineering and science in order to research, interpret and carry out assignments. OR You may qualify with 1-year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination. Rating : Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Analytical, Communication and Technical Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories; Gold (highest quality category), Silver (middle quality category), or Bronze (minimally qualified category), depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. GS-7 Only- Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category. GS-9 Only- Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Referral : If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the ) you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority. Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:All applicants must submit a résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. All applicants are required to submit arésumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view . All applicants must submit vacancy assessment question responses: All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement. VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veteran's preference, please see . In order to be considered for veteran's preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION : If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible. EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION :For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. PDN-9bfdb8fb-f237-47e6-a030-004914ce379b
Company:
U.S. Department Of The Treasury
Industry:
Other
Posted:
May 8 on Professional Diversity Network
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