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U.S. Army Forces Command ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CHEMICAL) in Aberdeen, Maryland
Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Perform a variety of duties in connection with toxic agent monitoring, assessment, and operation of equipment to handle and detoxify chemical and biological agents and agent related components in austere conditions. Responsibilities Conducts vulnerability assessments of selected routes by identifying potential hazards to cargo. Serve as the Technical Escort Officer for armed escorts of surety material and unarmed escorts of non-surety materials. Assists in the operation of fixed and mobile facilities in the handling, assessment and destruction of chemical and biological munitions for long and short term remedial chemical and biological missions. Assists with the setup of temporary weapons of mass destruction (WMD) characterization and assessment sites in the public domain, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), and DoD Installations. Assists with leak-seal, packaging, transportation, and certification in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) for movement of both military unique and industrial toxic agents across public roadways and international borders. Observes setups and procedures and reports data on performance for inclusion in operating log to assure adherence to the operational schedule. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience at the GS-07 Level is defined as: (1) assisting with packaging chemical materials in accordance with established guidelines; AND (2) recording collected data gathered by handheld chemical agent detectors; AND (3) checking the functionality of systems to include air supplying systems, pumps or water dispersal systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service GS-06. Specialized Experience at the GS-08 Level is defined as: (1) communicating with senior officials on the laboratory setup to safely conduct chemical and biological operations; AND (2) identifying potential hazards of chemical agents to report to senior officials; AND (3) resolving problems in work assignment in accordance with relevant guidelines and protocols related to a laboratory setting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service GS-07. Specialized Experience at the GS-09 Level is defined as: (1) Assisting with the maintenance of chemical equipment to ensure equipment is operational; AND (2) Assisting in packaging of chemicals and munitions in accordance with Federal regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service GS-08. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 16 - Engineering and Scientific position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Management discretion for selection at any of the announced grades, GS-07, GS-08, GS-09, GS-10, or GS-11. The full performance level is GS-11. If selected at less than the full performance level, promotion to higher grade(s) is subject to meeting regulatory requirements such as time-in-grade, training, and performance and is granted to management's discretion. This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position.