Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist/Chemist/Biologist in Stuttgart bei US Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled using the direct hire authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD, 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023 authority (3) (f).

As a Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist/Chemist/Biologist at the GS-0401/1301/1320-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Participate as a member of the Technical Support Group (TSG) to deploy in support of Combatant Commander and other federal D/As in C/B emergency response events and training.
• Provide authoritative advice and recommendations, as a recognized expert in C/B weapons and detection, on chemical/biological operational and S&T programs.
• Provide on-site training, operational, scientific, and technical support to command sponsored technical training and exercises and other Joint Chief of Staff/theater sponsored exercises.
• Serve as the DTRA focal point for providing program planning, review, and oversight of specific short duration R&D programs related to chemical/biological (C/B) matters.
• Integrates requirements for the support of chemical/biological event response into the DTRA Operations Center, Department of Defense (DoD) point of contacts for implementation of crisis action/emergency response within the C/B area.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents ( See: How to Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Tour of Duty: 36 Months. Subject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25-V1230 72612
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization. Must be willing to work overtime during exercise play and real-world crisis.
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized, https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-12-Non-Exempt; GS-13 Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must possess a valid US drivers license and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD drivers license to operate a US Government vehicle (GOV) in the host country. Failure to maintain driving privileges could result in termination from federal service.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening and pass subsequent periodic random drug testing. Multiple failures to pass periodic drug testing will result in termination from federal service.
• Must be willing to spend up to (but not limited to) 90 days annually in temporary duty travel, sometimes on short notice, in the United States and foreign countries.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a valid U.S. passport. Failure to comply with travel requirements may result in termination from federal service.
• This position is Emergency-Essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. Please see additional information section.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical prior to entry onto duty and annual deployment physical exams. Must meet the physical and medical requirements for deployment before and throughout employment.
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying for short distances, loads up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods (8 hours), and be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including body armor and a protective mask.
• May be exposed to CBRN and hostile enemy threats. May be required to participate in the DoD Immunization Program. The work may require long hours in a field environment and under austere conditions.