Interdisciplinary Scientist | Boise, ID

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  • Location: Boise, ID

  • Company: HHS Careers

payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under. Duties Incumbent is primarily responsible for advancing assigned research and development projects and/or programs, which includes continuously evaluating project/program progress, identifying and obtaining consultations and, when needed, resolving scientific and/or technical challenges in consultation with the Branch Chief.

Provides scientific, technical and management direction over advanced medical countermeasure development programs. Analyzes the expected impact of scientific and technical developments and contemplated budget revisions, program adjustments, economic trends, or directives from

senior leadership upon the assigned project and provides the results to Branch, Divisional, and BARDA senior leadership. Develops and reviews all acquisition related documents including but not limited to statements of work(SOWs), sole source justifications, cost estimates and other documentation in support of acquisition requests for MCM research and development projects and/or goods and services utilized by BARDA.

Provides scientific and technical input to medical countermeasure research initiatives, critically evaluates existing initiatives, and leads the development of new program initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship required Registered or exempt from

Selective Service (www. sss. gov) If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.

Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. One year probationary period may be required If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS " E-Verify" System. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.

Financial disclosure statement may be required. Bargaining Unit Position: No Drug Screening Required: No Research Position: No Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet one of the Basic Requirements, as noted below. Basic Requirement for the GS-0401, Biologist: You must meet one of the items listed below (A or B): A. You must possessa bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Must provide transcripts) OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in response A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

(Must submit transcript. ) Basic Requirement for the GS-1301, Physical Scientist: You must meet one of the items listed below (A or B): A. You must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. (Must provide transcripts) OR B.

Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in response A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Must provide transcripts) Basic Requirement for the GS-1320, Chemist: You must meet one of the items listed below (A or B): A. You must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.

(Must provide transcripts) OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, 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. (Must provide transcripts) In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements above, you must also meet the Specialized Experience requirement.

Specialized Experience: GS-14 : You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Analyzing scientific and technical developments to resolve challenges and advance medical countermeasures research; Developing acquisition related documents such as statements of work, cost estimates, and/or other acquisition related documents for advanced research and development projects; Performing contract administration activities such as organizing conferences and meetings, backssing contractor performance, and negotiating acquisition-related agreements; Leading special projects and/or managing crosscutting initiatives to accomplish goals on critical medical countermeasure research?

How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS.

Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The " Rule of Three" Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.

e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you are qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the backssment questionnaire, click the following link: Required Documents Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application.

You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the backssment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended as well as hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume.

Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your backssment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the or view their. A complete backssment Questionnaire () Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you. ) College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education) Veterans' Preference documentation: Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.

Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.

ICTAP/CTAP Documentation: A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 " Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. 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-9ae3e4e7-045d-4266-98eb-5eb8b1563cb0

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